Best Jewish Broadcasting Service Podcasts (2025)

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Hostage Affairs: A Brother's Lament (Ilay David with Benjamin Anthony) 1:04:52

2h ago1:04:52

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Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother’s harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Adam Chalom - Contemporary Humanistic Judaism 27:54

5h ago27:54

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In this enlightening episode of In The Spotlight, Abigail Pogrebin sits down with Rabbi Adam Chalom, a leading voice in Humanistic Judaism and the Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Together, they explore the roots, relevance, and real-world application of Contemporary Humanistic Judaism — a moveme…

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The Hidden Powers of Women in Judaism with Rochie Pinson (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 4) 58:15

11h ago58:15

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Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the international bestseller Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to woman, including baking challah, lighting Shabbat candles and the mikvah, and how they each can serve as catalysts for an an elevated and meaningful life. To …

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Who are the Stolen Generations? - Australia Explained: מי הם הדורות הגנובים? 11:24

3h ago11:24

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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 a…

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"Recollections": התערוכה של דור זליכה לוי מביאה את זיכרונות יהדות עיראק לסידני 8:00

2d ago8:00

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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

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עופר בן דוד ארז: איך השירות הצבאי שלי עיצב את השיח על טרנסים בצבא 11:48

3d ago11:48

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

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'Importing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Australia is insanity', say peace advocates - 'זה טירוף לייבא את הסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני לאוסטרליה' 15:14

4d ago15:14

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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 דוו…

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מהי הקואליציה ולמה התפצלה האופוזיציה? 6:47

6h ago6:47

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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?

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"Aftermath of the Iran Attack: Has Tehran Changed the Rules of the Game?"- Dr. Eyal Pinko (Jerusalem Press Club) 28:17

2h ago28:17

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Dr. Eyal Pinko (Bar-Ilan University) breaks down Iran's recent attack on Israel, examining Iran’s warfare tactics, Israel’s strategic response options, the future of Lebanon amidst tensions with Hezbollah and more with JPC’s Talia Dekel-Fleissig.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Stable Genius?" 27:56

1d ago27:56

27:56

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern unpacks President Trump’s new Middle East policy—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Abe Foxman 58:47

2h ago58:47

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Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Eurovision Triumph 30:13

2h ago30:13

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris describes Nova massacre survivor Yuval Rafael's recent triumph on behalf of the State of Israel at the Eurovision song contest, as well as the newest betrayals of Israel by western European nations.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Miriam Schweitzer and her Cholent and Chadors 32:15

32m ago32:15

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Miriam Schweitzer, a Chassidic woman who lives in Antwerp, Belgium is the featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” podcast, produced and hosted by Heather Dean.Miriam lives with Multiple Sclerosis, and she nonetheless lives an active, busy life and she recently published a memoir that she calls: “Cholent and Chadors: A Chassidic woman's experi…

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The Hidden Holiness of Jerusalem and Zion with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 3) 58:21

1h ago58:21

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Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, founding rabbi of the Zion community in Jerusalem and co-founder and head of the Israeli Rabbinic Seminary at the Hartman Institute, joins Justin to continue our exploration of Pnimiyut HaTorah—the hidden wisdom of Torah, the inner dimension of Jewish spirituality that speaks to the soul and calls us to transformation, w…

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'Importing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Australia is insanity', say peace advocates 5:52

4d ago5:52

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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.

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In the Spotlight: Yardena Schwartz - Ghosts Of A Holy War 27:52

1d ago27:52

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In this compelling episode of In The Spotlight, journalist and author Yardena Schwartz joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her powerful new book, "Ghosts of a Holy War". With deep reporting and personal insight, Schwartz explores the generational trauma, religious fervor, and political fault lines that define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. A…

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Latest News Update from Israel 9:02

3d ago9:02

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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.…

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary 1:59:41

3d ago1:59:41

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Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world, and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Dani Dayan (Yad Vashem) 28:23

3d ago28:23

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The chairman of Yad Vashem discusses the new complex being built there, the mission to preserve the memory of the Shoah, his participation at the Tree of Life groundbreaking, October 7th and more with Teisha Bader.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "For Me and Not for Thee?" 29:42

3d ago29:42

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern voices his support for the summary deportation of pro-Palestinian protesters, and why he believes that their immediate removal is not a violation of due process or the First Amendment (or any other parts of the Constitution), even if they are American citizens—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Post-10/7 Israel Education & Campus Environments" (Rachel Fish, Cary Nelson, and David Patterson) 59:45

3d ago59:45

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Dr. Rachel Fish discusses Israel education post-October 7th, while Dr. David Patterson and Dr. Cary Nelson examine the surge of anti-Israel sentiment on American campuses, with ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada Returns Again 29:44

3d ago29:44

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Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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הייטקיסטים ישראלים באוסטרליה: לא רק עבודה – גם בית 9:19

11d ago9:19

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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?…

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מי היא סוזאן לי: "ידידת פלסטין" לשעבר שנבחרה למנהיגת הליברלים 4:12

4d ago4:12

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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.

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Barbara Bensoussan and her book Seven Blessings and a Murder 19:58

6d ago19:58

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Author and Mishpacha magazine writer Barbara Bensoussan is back on “613 Books” podcast, this time to discuss her new book, “Seven Blessings and a Murder.”This is a thrilling novel featuring a colorful assortment of family members from England, France, and the U.S. who converge in Jerusalem for the wedding. Some of the relatives are devoutly religio…

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Bringing the Hidden Jewish Wisdom to Campuses - Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and Meor (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 2) 58:11

6d ago58:11

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Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, Founder and President of Meor and a co-founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Machon Yaakov and Machon Shlomo in Har Nof in Israel, joins Justin to discuss his unique approach to educating young adults on college campuses, the transformative power of the hidden wisdom of Torah, and how that wisdom can inspire and elevate us all. You c…

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This Week in History with Izi Mann: Episode 25 15:33

10d ago15:33

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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.

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Takeaways from the 2025 federal election in Australia 4:54

10d ago4:54

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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.

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Latest News Update from Israel 13:27

10d ago13:27

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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 captivit…

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Iris Haim in Conversation with Benjamin Anthony 1:30:03

11d ago1:30:03

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MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim z”l, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th and tragically killed in a heartbreaking IDF operational miscalculation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Nathan Silver- "Between the Temples" 30:49

11d ago30:49

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss his ninth feature, “Between the Temples,” starring Jason Schwartzman as a cantor facing a crisis of faith when his former music teacher returns as an adult bat mitzvah student.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Streicker Center) 1:19:50

11d ago1:19:50

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Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Thanks for the Memories" 28:09

11d ago28:09

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern opines on the greatness of the Jewish calendar, as well as the meaning of Jewish memory—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Izabella Tabarovsky 31:05

11d ago31:05

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David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Shannon Nuszen and her book I Once Was Lost 47:50

12d ago47:50

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Producer and host of “Six-Thirteen Boks” Podcast Heather Dean’s featured guest on this episode of “Six-Thirteen Books” Podcast is author Shannon Nuszen, who founded the nonprofit organization Beyneynu, and is also a sought-after public speaker.Shannon is a former Evangelical Christian missionary who grew up studying and analyzing Christian scriptur…

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Zev Reichman on Rebbe Nachman (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 1) 58:24

13d ago58:24

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Why Rebbe Nachman Still Speaks to Us, with Rabbi Zev Reichman (Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 1) As we count the Omer and prepare for Shavuot, we begin a new series on Pnimiyut HaTorah—the inner, hidden wisdom of Torah. In this first episode, Rabbi Zev Reichman returns to Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to help us understand why the Omer is such a p…

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From Tel Aviv to Melbourne: a gynaecologist’s journey 12:06

14d ago12:06

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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 f…

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In the Spotlight: Montana Tucker - Social Media Activism 28:31

21d ago28:31

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On this powerful episode of In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin, singer, dancer, and social media activist Montana Tucker shares the deeply personal story of her Holocaust survivor grandparents and how their legacy has shaped her identity and purpose. She discusses her rise as a digital voice for Jewish advocacy, the challenges of speaking out o…

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Joel Lazar on mobilising the Jewish community for environmental action 23:01

14d ago23:01

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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.

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Unveiling the forgotten Sidney Nolan Series: a new perspective on the Holocaust 9:48

14d ago9:48

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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…

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This Week in History with Izi Mann: Episode 24 15:28

20d ago15:28

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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, …

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Latest News Updates from Israel 13:19

17d ago13:19

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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?

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Labor MP Josh Burns defends his record and vision for Macnamara 8:11

18d ago8:11

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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.

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: "One Life" 34:06

18d ago34:06

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Eric Goldman is joined in discussion about "One Life," the film by James Hawes in which Anthony Hopkins stars as Nicholas Winton, a man who rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. He is joined by the director, James Hawes, as well as Nicholas Winton's son, Nick Winton, and one of "Nicky's Children," Eva Paddock, a woman who was…

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Future Fadeout?" 26:18

18d ago26:18

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Hirsch: When the Storms Rage 14:13

20d ago14:13

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In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch discusses the art and life of Van Gogh, reminding his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Hen Mazzig - Diverse Jewish Voices 28:12

28d ago28:12

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In this powerful conversation, Hen Mazzig — Israeli writer, activist, and advocate — sits down with Abigail Pogrebin to share his journey and his crucial role in shaping today's Jewish conversation. As a proud Mizrahi Jew, Hen speaks about amplifying diverse Jewish voices, fighting antisemitism, and building bridges across cultures. Hear how his pe…

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The Soul of Israel with Dr. Daniel Gordis 57:18

21d ago57:18

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In preparation for Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, Justin is joined by Dr. Daniel Gordis—renowned author, thinker, and Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College, whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of Israel’s history, identity, and challenges - to reflect on the meaning of t…

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Ro Knox, Liberal party candidate on why she chose to run and her priorities for Wentworth 15:51

27d ago15:51

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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.

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Sue Hampel marks the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz 14:40

27d ago14:40

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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 a…

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