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Independent news and stories from SBS Audio, connecting you to life in Australia and Hebrew-speaking Australians.

4d ago

Israel's political deadlock and the test of democracy with Alon Cassuto

With neither major political bloc securing the numbers to form government, Israel faces weeks of uncertain coalition negotiations. Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, joins the SBS to unpack the election result, the growing influence of Arab parties, the prospect of another election and what the political deadlock reveals about the state of Israeli democracy. With neither major political bloc securing the numbers to form government, Israel faces weeks of uncertain coalition negotiations. Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, joins the SBS to unpack the election result, the growing influence of Arab parties, the prospect of another election and what the political deadlock reveals about the state of Israeli democracy.
4d ago

Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere - a deep dive with Moshe Lang

Today we're joined by psychologist and family therapist Moshe Lang, one of Australia's most experienced voices in family therapy and mental health. A psychologist, author, educator and speaker, Lang has spent decades working with individuals, couples and families, and has written extensively on family relationships, wellbeing and personal growth. #sbsaudiopodcastToday we're joined by psychologist and family therapist Moshe Lang, one of Australia's most experienced voices in family therapy and mental health. A psychologist, author, educator and speaker, Lang has spent decades working with individuals, couples and families, and has written extensively on family relationships, wellbeing and personal growth. Lang's work is grounded in the belief that many personal challenges are best understood within the wider context of family and human relationships, an approach that has shaped both his clinical practice and his contributions to the field.In this trip down memory lanes and up psychological constructs, SBS Hebrew is chatting to him as part of our For our 'Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere' series.Our podcast series - Hopes & Fears in the Jewish SphereTo better understand the pressures, changes and experiences of ‘the tribe’ at this moment in time, we introduced a new podcast corner called "Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere".Through conversations with specialists in psychology, philosophy, and religion, as well as community elders and leaders, this new corner will examine the interplay of Jewish spirit, identity and belonging.We look to ask our guests questions such as:How do you perceive the current Jewish experience - locally and globally?How can we hold to an ancient sense of identity in a radically evolving world?Where can we find - and how do we exercise - hope?
5d ago

Israel election; Netanyahu's bloc gains ground with Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis

In conversation with Mariel Olenski, SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis discusses Israel’s election, including the surprise increase in support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and what it could mean for coalition negotiations. What explains this shift and what are the implications for Israel’s next government, its relationship with the US and the wider Arab world. In conversation with Mariel Olenski, SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis discusses Israel’s election, including the surprise increase in support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and what it could mean for coalition negotiations. What explains this shift and what are the implications for Israel’s next government, its relationship with the US and the wider Arab world.
6d ago

Beyond the ballot box; Lynda Ben-Menashe on Israel's election

SBS’s Mariel Olenski speaks with Lynda Ben-Menashe of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA), reporting from Israel about voter sentiment, the key issues driving the vote and the coalition arithmetic that will determine who can form the next government.
Oct 27

AIJAC's Joel Burnie on Israel's election; Netanyahu, security and the battle for power

As Israelis head to the polls, SBS speaks with Australia Israel & Jewish Affair's Joel Burnie about what’s at stake in this pivotal election. We discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s security record and the aftermath of October 7 to the war in Gaza, the threat from Iran and the cost of living. Additionally we examine the coalition battle, the role of smaller parties and whether the election will deliver a decisive mandate or deepen Israel’s political deadlock. As Israelis head to the polls, SBS speaks with Australia Israel & Jewish Affair's Joel Burnie about what’s at stake in this pivotal election. We discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s security record and the aftermath of October 7 to the war in Gaza, the threat from Iran and the cost of living. Additionally we examine the coalition battle, the role of smaller parties and whether the election will deliver a decisive mandate or deepen Israel’s political deadlock.
Oct 27

Live updates from election day with Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis

As Israelis head to the polls, what are voters looking for in their next government after three years of war and the October 7 security failures? SBS’s Mariel Olenski speaks with SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis about the smaller parties that could shape the election outcome, the potential influence of Arab parties and what their leaders are demanding and also the coalition negotiations that could ultimately determine who governs Israel.
Oct 26

Israel heads to the polls; with SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis

SBS’s Mariel Olenski speaks to SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis in Tel Aviv ahead of Israel’s election. Ben Lewis shares the mood on the ground, the issues shaping voters’ decisions and the battle to form the next government. We also hear about Gadi Eisenkot’s rise as a challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu, the potential coalition scenarios and growing calls for an independent inquiry into the security failures of October 7.
Oct 19

Life after breast cancer; Rachel Ben-Atar's story

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer. In this interview, SBS speaks with breast cancer survivor Rachel Ben-Atar who shares her personal journey from diagnosis and treatment to recovery. This conversation highlights the importance of listening to your intuition, having regular screening and encourages women to seek medical advice when they notice changes.

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05/30/2019

Cobe_mon

A lot of English and Yiddish, but unfortunately not a lot of Hebrew content. SBS in Italian is actually in Italian...same with French etc - SBS in Hebrew should be the same: all or mostly in Hebrew. That being said, I understand the inclusion of Yiddish, an otherwise dying/defunct language, and it's nice to see this effort to preserve it, but that shouldn't overshadow or replace the Hebrew.
Great podcast

03/18/2012

sunshinestarr

Interesting interviews and very informative. Helping me with my Hebrew, too. Thanks!
tov me'od!

01/14/2010

NYU Syzygy

I am so happy they brought back these podcasts! They are perfect for helping to learn Hebrew or just to remember the language.
Thank you...

08/19/2009

Sof haderech

This is one of the few podcasts where you can hear a full conversation in Hebrew. Thanks for posting. Please keep them coming!!! (I see it's been a while...)