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Four young men from Austria — Tim, Julian, Ellis, and Gregor — share their powerful journey of Holocaust remembrance through their voluntary service at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Part of the Austrian Service Abroad program, each of them chose to travel across the world to work with survivors, guide Australian students, and immerse themselves in Holocaust education. In conversation with SBS, they speak candidly about their motivations, the survivor stories that have left a lasting impact, and the emotional complexity of answering students' questions about humanity's darkest chapter.

ב-7 באוקטובר פרצו חמישה אנשי חמאס חמושים לביתם של רחל ודוד אדרי באופקים והחזיקו אותם כבני ערובה במשך 20 שעות. השבוע היא ובנה אביתר מבקרים באוסטרליה כאורחי ויצו ומספרים את סיפורם לקהל המקומי. בריאיון עם מוטי גדיש, רחל ואביתר חוזרים לרגעי האימה, החילוץ והתקווה שאחרי. שיחה בלתי נשכחת עם אישה שלא מפסיקה לדבר — כדי לרפא את עצמה ואת הסובבים אותה.

In the aftermath of the Iran strike: Dana Karni with an update. (Published at 5:20pm AEST)

האם עצרות הזדהות עם החטופים עלולות להפוך ליעד לתקיפה גם כאן באוסטרליה? בעקבות המתקפה על הצעדה בקולורדו בארה״ב, קהילות רבות בעולם הישעו את הפעילות השבועית. מארגנות האירועים בסידני ובמלבורן מגיבות על המתקפה בקולורדו, מדברות על החשש ממתקפות "copycat", ודורשות מהמשטרה לתת לקהילה ביטחון לשוב לרחובות למען החטופים.

משפחתה של שני מבקשת להפיץ את האור של שני לוק בערב הנצחה שהתקיים במלבורן, בשילוב תמונות מפרויקט שיצרה דודתן - רינת לוק

Rebecca gives SBS Hebrew an insight into the advances and challenges of the famous Israeli high-tech scene in a post October 7 world.

In our conversation with SBS Hebrew, Paul tells us how a tantalising advertisement in a newspaper led him to a life in Israel working at the intersection of international trade and government relations between Israel, Australia and New Zealand.

Rabbi Ralph Genende has an enlightening conversation with us about the lesser-known festival of Shavuot, a festival of harvest which is rooted in cultural resonance and biblical meaning.

Australia has a dark chapter of history that many are still learning about. Following European settlement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were removed from their families and forced into non-Indigenous society. The trauma and abuse they experienced left deep scars, and the pain still echoes through the generations. But communities are creating positive change. Today these people are recognised as survivors of the Stolen Generations. - לאוסטרליה יש פרק אפל בהיסטוריה שלה, שעדיין לא זכה להכרה מספקת. במשך עשרות שנים, אלפי ילדים אבוריג'ינים הופרדו באופן שיטתי ממשפחותיהם ונאלצו לגדול בסביבה שאינה ילידית. הטראומה וההתעללות שחוו הותירו בהם צלקות עמוקות, והכאב עדיין מהדהד מדור לדור. אבל הקהילות יוצרות שינוי חיובי. כיום אנשים אלה מוכרים כניצולי הדורות הגנובים.

הקלטות נדירות מתוך עזבונם של מוזיקאים יוצאי עיראק בשילוב מייצבי וידאו שמבקשים להמחיש מחוזות שכבר לא ניתן לבקר בהם מתורגמים ל-3 יצירות וידאו-סאונד בתערוכה שמוצגת בימים אלו בסידני

בעקבות ההחלטה הדרמטית של הנשיא דונלד טראמפ להוציא טרנסים מהצבא פנינו לעופר בן דוד ארז להבין קצת יותר מה המשמעות של הצעד הזה.

What might Israelis and Palestinians have to say to each other in times of conflict and despair? Dr Gershon Baskin and Samer Sinijlawi visit Australia with a message of hope. In conversation with Motti Gadish they talk about pain, dialogue, and trust-building -- and leave no room for apathy. - מה יש לשני פעילי שלום - ישראלי ולפלסטיני - לומר לנו דווקא עכשיו בימים של מלחמה וייאוש? ד"ר גרשון בסקין וסאמר סיניג'לאווי מגיעים יחד לביקור באוסטרליה עם מסר של תקווה. שיחה לא פשוטה עם מוטי גדיש על כאב, דיאלוג ובניית אמון – ראיון שלא משאיר מקום לאדישות.

הפוליטיקה באוסטרליה ממשיכה לספק כותרות, והשבוע הודיעה המפלגה הלאומית על פירוק השותפות ההיסטורית עם המפלגה הליברלית - השותפות שידועה בשם "הקואליציה". אחרי עשורים של שיתוף פעולה בשלטון ובאופוזיציה, האם הפיצול סופי או זמני?

What do the Israeli and the Palestinian have to say together in times of conflict and despair? Dr Gershon Baskin and Samer Sinijalawi visit Australia with a message of hope. In conversation with Motti Gadish they talk about pain, dialogue, and trust-building -- and leave no room for apathy.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel this week including: - Hamas releases kidnapped soldier Idan Alexander in a deal brokered by the US - Elimination of Yahya Sinwar's brother and Hamas leader, Muhammad Sinwar - The body of Armoured Corps Sergeant Major Zvika Feldman returned to the country after forty-three years.

ישראלים וישראליות לשעבר שעובדים בהייטק באוסטרליה מתכנסים פעם בחודש כדי ליצור קשרים מקצועיים וחברתיים. במפגש סואן במלבורן שמענו סיפורים על רילוקיישן, חיפושי עבודה, תרבות העבודה המקומית, וועל הצורך בקהילתיות דווקא בתקופה הזו. מי הם האנשים מאחורי קבוצת "ההייטקיסטים הישראלים באוסטרליה" שפועלת בפייסבוק ובלינקד-אין בשנה האחרונה?

סוזאן לי נבחרה למנהיגת מפלגת הליברלים בעקבות התבוסה בבחירות. היא בילתה את ילדותה במזרח התיכון, היתה "ידידת פלסטין" בפרלמנט ואימצה עמדה פרו-ישראלית בשנים האחרונות.

In this episode, Izi takes us back to events that happened this week 80 years ago: the unconditional surrender of the Nazi regime marking the end of WWII as well as the closure of the darkest chapter in history: the Holocaust.

Deep dive into the shifting political landscape in Australia's electorates with significant Jewish populations after the 2025 federal elections. From surprising upsets to decisive victories, we learn about which familiar faces held their ground and who saw their fortunes change.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: the Israeli Cabinet's approval to expand the military operation in Gaza and a subsequent mobilisation of reservists; reactions to the Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport and a US report that one of the remaining 24 hostages still alive could have been killed in captivity.

Alon Ben David, a gynaecologist from Tel Aviv, recently relocated to Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. Arriving just four months ago, Alon brings with him a wealth of experience from Sheba Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel. In Melbourne, he is pursuing a subspecialty in urogynecology, focusing on pelvic floor issues—an area he finds deeply impactful in improving women's lives.

Joel Lazar, CEO of the Jewish Climate Network (JCN) highlights JCN's unique approach, leveraging Jewish identity to engage members, contrasting it with broader climate groups. He also stresses that climate change is as much a communication challenge as much as it is a scientific challenge.

Dr Breann Fallon, Head of Programming and Exhibitions at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, unveils ‘Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust', an exhibition featuring a rarely seen series by renowned Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan. The works which were created after Nolan watched the televised Eichmann trial raise profound questions about how society remembers atrocities and what justice means beyond legal trials.

In this episode, Izi takes us back to May 6 1937, the most notable event involving a balloon which was called the Hindenburg disaster. The Hindenburg, a German airship, caught fire and was completely destroyed during its landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, resulting in 36 deaths. Tune in for this and other historical stories that happened this week, with Izi Mann.

Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer is in Cairo trying to cement a prisoner / hostage deal. Meanwhile, Mossad Director, David Barnea is in Qatar with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani. Can a negotiation be reached?

Conversation with MP Josh Burns, Labor candidate for the Victorian seat of Macnamara, about his record and his vision for a safe, inclusive future for Jewish Australians.

Alon Ben David, a gynaecologist from Tel Aviv, recently relocated to Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. Arriving just four months ago, Alon brings with him a wealth of experience from Sheba Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel. In Melbourne, he is pursuing a subspecialty in urogynecology, focusing on pelvic floor issues—an area he finds deeply impactful in improving women's lives.

Conversation with Ro Knox, Liberal party candidate, exploring her decision to run for the seat of Wentworth, examining her personal motivations and policy priorities in the upcoming federal election.

Sue Hampel OAM, Co-president of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum led a cross party delegation of Victorian MPs to Poland to participate in the annual March of the Living Holocaust program marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of World War 2. The group also visited Warsaw to commemorate Anzac Day with the Australian and new Zealand embassies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

In this episode Izi takes us back almost 80 years ago to a dramatic week when two of the world's looming dictators died just two days apart. The first of the two to go was Benito ‘Il Duce' Mussolini, who on April 28th, 1945, attempted to escape Italy with his mistress to Switzerland. They were summarily caught and shot by partisans. The second notorious dictator to die was Adolf Hitler on April 30th, 1945. Their deaths came in the final days of World War II in Europe, as Allied Forces closed in on both Germany and northern Italy. The proximity of their deaths symbolically marked the collapse of the Fascist and Nazi regimes.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel, where discussions for a prisoner / hostage exchange are hanging in the balance. The deal includes a temporary ceasefire for 45 days, the introduction of humanitarian aid and the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages.

In this episode Izi takes us back to this week in 1955 when Albert Einstein passed away at Princeton Hospital in New Jersey. Izi looks back at some of Einstein's triumphs - a life well lived after fleeing Nazi - occupied Germany.

In conversation with Elana Benjamin, author of “From Baghdad to Bombay to Bondi: Simple Indian-Jewish recipes” and “My Mother's Spice Cupboard”.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including ongoing talks of a potential hostage deal.

Rabbi Ninio discusses the significance of Passover as well spiritual liturgy in a historical and contemporary context.

Anita Bejerano was recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list with a Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the Jewish Community and volunteer work in more than five different organisations.

Georgian born Alice Zaslavsky shares her story of migration to Australia, passion for food and family traditions in the context of Passover.

Izi Mann takes us back exactly 80 years ago this week, when Franklin D. Roosevelt made history by launching the New Deal, bringing the American economy out of the Great Economic Crisis.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including an update on Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington D.C.

Ilana Snyder is an emeritus professor at the Faculty of Education at Monash University with a background of English and literacy education. We caught up with Ilana after she was awarded, earlier this year as a Member of the Order of Australia for her contributions to the Jewish community as well as tertiary education.

Episode 20: Izi Mann

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: Qatargate; the saga continues. Two of Netanyahu's aides suspected of receiving payments from the Qatari government to promote Doha's interests in Israel.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: Qatargate; the saga continues. Two of Netanyahu's aides suspected of receiving payments from the Qatari government to promote Doha's interests in Israel.

Episode 19: Izi Mann

Conversation with Sonia Esther Soltani on her career as a magazine editor and becoming one of the leading voices and consultants in the diamond and jewellery world.

Conversation with Jodie Kras, Director Galleries at the Melbourne Art Fair, exploring more than a decade of her rich experience working in the bustling art scenes of Melbourne and Sydney from commercial galleries to prestigious biennales and auction houses.

Francine Lazarus, a survivor of the Holocaust, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her tireless service to the Jewish community at the Australia Day Honours 2025. Author of the book “A hidden Jewish child from Belgium: survival, scars and healing”, Francine Lazarus spent decades fostering remembrance and understanding.

Episode 18: Izi Mann

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel: - Israel resumes war in Gaza; Google to buy Israeli cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal.

Episode 17: Izi Mann

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: · Israel ponders quitting WHO over Gaza criticism. · Israel unveils 2025 Eurovision entry.