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Ilan El, a multidisciplinary designer, transitioned from architecture to industrial design after migrating from Israel to Australia. He specializes in bespoke luminaires and large-scale light installations exploring light's experiential qualities and psychological effects. His installations have been showcased at prestigious events and venues, including Melbourne Design Week, National Gallery of V...

Sydney resident Zack Shachar’s spoke to SBS Hebrew about his cousin Naama Levy one of scores of people still being held as hostages in Gaza more than 400 days after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Regarding Mr Shachar’s comments on Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s trip to Israel, Minister Wong reiterated that she in fact met with the families of hostages.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and the top news of the week from Israel.

Formed in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, an Australian-based group, United With Israel, say they're working to support the families of hostages, including through advocacy. Nirit Eylon, Director of United With Israel, spoke to SBS Hebrew about their work.

Conversation with Eddie Tamir, the Artistic Director of the Jewish International Film Festival. Also known as JIFF, the Festival runs across major Australian cities until 22 December.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the International Criminal Court's recent decision to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister, his former defence chief, and a Hamas leader.

An interview with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Sloavin, found of 'Our Big Kitchen' in Sydney. In a single day, more than 1,000 hot meals are made up by this charity kitchen in Sydney’s Bondi. The food is for families and others in need – from the inner city to the Blue Mountains out west.

Henry Weinreich, a writer and tv host of the popular reality series "Project Runway Australia" shares his insights with SBS Shalom Australia about his recent two-weeks volunteer trip to Israel. He details his experience, organisational strategies, and the straightforward steps Australians can follow to embark on a similar journey. Henry is also the author of the forthcoming memoir 'The Stories I t...

Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News, providing the latest weekly updates and insights to SBS Hebrew

Oriana Marie Kruger, born in Germany, spent some time living and studying in Israel, and now works for the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). CAM actively combats antisemitism and assists other individuals and organizations in their efforts to do the same.

Peta Jones Pellach with some updated from the War in Israel

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, has applied for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders, and also for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He says he has reasonable grounds to believe they bear responsibility for war cri...

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked mixed reactions from around the world. Many locals are concerned this may put the country at the mercy of its enemies, while others remain optimistic.

Professor Rafi Mann reporting to SBS Hebrew, with updates and stories from Israel.

The 2024/2025 Federal Budget has left many in the social and support sectors feeling left out. They say this is a budget that falls short of providing what the most vulnerable people in the community need.

Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia. This week it's all about 'Yom Hazikaron' (Israel's Remembrance Day) and 'Yon Ha'azmaut' (Israel's Independence Day)

Naale Elite Academy is an international program jointly funded by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Jewish Agency. It enables Jewish teenagers from the diaspora to study and complete their high school education in Israel for free

(English interview) On May 21 1949 the "Luciana Manara" sailed into Circular Quay Bay 5, bringing in thousands of Holocaust survivors to a new life in Australia. 21 May 2024 anniversary marks the 75th anniversary with all the descendants of those original families. Velvel Lederman speaks to 'SBS Hebrew shalom Australia' about this special event.

A massive solar storm has created rare and spectacular auroras around the world. Communities as far north as Queensland saw southern lights often only seen in Tasmania and people across Florida and Alabama also got a rare glimpse of northern lights.

That was Gal Gadot’s message to Eden Golan just before the Eurovision Grand Final, one proud and powerful Israeli woman to another. Shane Desiatnik with the latest Australian Jewish News, reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia

On May 21 1949 the "Luciana Manara" (pictured) sailed into Circular Quay Bay 5, bringing in thousands of Holocaust survivors to a new life in Australia. 21 May 2024 anniversary marks the 75th anniversary with all the descendants of those original families. Velvel Lederman speaks to SBS Hebrew about this special event.

Peta Jones Pellach from Jerusalem, reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia

Haya Szarfman was born in 1934 in Wygoda, a town in north-eastern Poland. We talked to Haya on 'Yom HaShoah'. At age five, Haya’s idyllic life turned into hell on earth. She tells us about her miraculous survival story. During the interview Haya met some very charming, young Israeli soldiers, and told them that the key lesson from her life story is to always stay upbeat, overcome challenges and lo...

Weekly news wrap for the week ending 10/05/24

the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s clarification that the phrase “from the river to the sea” is incompatible with a two-state solution. Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish New reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.