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Adiel Cohney made Aliyah from Melbourne to Israel 8 years ago, together with his 'Gar'in' from Habonim Dror. Adiel tells us about the life-changing move from the comforts of Australia to the exciting challenges of life in Israel, and about living life in Hebrew including his current acting studies at Bet Zvi.

Global temperatures may have already risen by 1.5 degrees since the pre-industrial period, according to an Australian-led team of researchers. They warn that warming could reach 2 degrees by the end of the decade - much sooner than predicted. Their findings come from an unusual source - rare, sea sponges that have a lifespan of hundreds of years.

Dr. Danny Lamm AM is a well known Jewish community leader. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency for Israel. He served as the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia. He is President of the Mizrachi Organisation in Australia and a Past President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.

Peta Jones Pellach reporting to SBS Hebrew, with the news and current affairs from Israel.

News highlights from the past week (5th to 9th of February)

Netzer Shohet is a senior employee in one of Israel's largest cyber security firms and also the author of "The Cyber Safe Child". Netzer explains that the key principles of cyber safety are actually much older than the cyber revolution. How do you learn to trust or otherwise people whom you meet in different situations? Which information is it wise to reveal about yourself in initial meetings? If...

Prof. Rafi Mann reporting to SBS Hebrew, with the latest news and current affairs from Israel

The latest Australian Jewish News with Shane Desiatnik.

Major (reservist) Eran is a company commander in the IDF Armoured Corps. On the 7th of October Eran and his reservist officers and soldiers rushed south and into Gaza.

Netzer Shohet is a devoted family man as well as a senior employee in one of Israel’s largest cyber security firms. When Netzer’s children started using the internet and social media he realised that it is essential for parents and children to be aware of the basics of cyber safety, and started developing education tools for that purpose. Soon after Netzer volunteered to teach young students these...

News highlights from last week in Hebrew

Peta Jones Pellach reports from Jerusalem for SBS Shalom Australia

Sydney witnessed neo-Nazi incidents across three consecutive days over the Australia Day weekend, prompting fears the ideology is gaining popularity in Australia. So who are the people behind these incidents and should we be worried about a potential rise in neo-Nazism?

Two men have been arrested over a burger shop fire in Melbourne that sparked a violent clash between supporters of Palestine and Israel. Shane Desiatnik with the latest Australian Jewish news, reporting to SBS Shalom Australia.

World’s Oldest Active Journalist, Celebrates 100th Birthday. "On a good day I feel in my 40's"

Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Shalom Australia.

The latest news and current affairs from Israel, with Prof. Rafi Mann reporting to SBS Hebrew.

Raz Sapir is a retired Israeli executive who recently visited Australia. The Sapir family are all bike mad and Raz told us a little bit about the attraction of riding bikes in remote areas. Ras tells the listeners that even though this is a very difficult and tragic period, the people of Israel are resourceful and resilient, are determined to win that choice less war and to rebuild their lives.

Dr Dana Barnett tells us about her fascinating personal and intellectual trajectory. From being a 'pro Oslo' Accord adherent, to becoming an academic researcher focusing on the "shocking anti Israeli propaganda at academic institutions".

The latest news in Hebrew, as heard on the SBS Hebrew program

An interview with Yossi Goldfarb, the president of Zionism Victoria. Zionism Victoria "fosters a deep connection between the Victorian Jewish community and Israel, as well as facilitating a bridge between the Jewish community and the extended general community."

On this week's AJN, Shane Desiatnik reports to SBS Shalom Australia about Scott Morison's retirement from politics

Around 80 local councils across Australia have decided to change the date of their annual citizenship ceremonies from January 26th. While many are lauding the decision as a step in the right direction, some Australians aren't so sure.

Lior Hayat is the spokesperson of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lior tells us about the incredible efforts to boost 'Hasbara' since the 7th of October Hamas atrocities in the south of Israel. Lior argues that "most western leaders understand and support the Israeli campaign to eradicate Hamas". He also believes that "most western nations take concrete steps to combat the anti-Semitism a...

Lior Hayat is the spokesperson of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lior tells us about the incredible efforts to boost 'Hasbara' since the 7th of October mass slaughter in the south of Israel. Lior argues that "most western leaders understand and support the Israeli campaign to eradicate Hamas". He also believes that "most western nations take concrete steps to combat the anti-Semitism and...