Best Jewish Broadcasting Service Podcasts (2025)

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The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Menachem Rosensaft 29:20

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Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Menachem Rosensaft to discuss "Burning Psalms," a collection of 150 psalms that lament, rage and seek comfort as they reimagine ancient texts in the shadow of the Holocaust.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Barbara Bensoussan and her book Seven Blessings and a Murder - Encore 19:57

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Author and Mishpacha magazine writer Barbara Bensoussan is featured on this encore episode of “613 Books” podcast, discussing her mystery, “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…

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Rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein | Mindfulness, Judaism, & The Art of Being Present 1:02:56

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We spend most of our lives living in the past or worrying about the future. But what if the deepest spiritual connection—and the greatest psychological relief—can only be found right here, right now? In this episode of Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, Justin sits down with Rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein, a clinical psychologist and author of Living in t…

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In the Spotlight: Jonathan Freedland 25:46

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by bestselling author, podcast host ("Unholy") and British journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his real-life thriller- "The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany- and the Spy Who Betrayed Them."By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Hillel During the Firestorm: Shelter, Teacher, Negotiator" (Streicker Center) 1:06:29

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In a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center, executive directors of Hillel at Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Stony Brook discuss how they’ve navigated rising antisemitism on campus, working to educate, protect, and inspire “October 8th” communities of young Jews newly awakened to their identity.…

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In the Spotlight: Jonathan Freedland 25:46

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by bestselling author, podcast host ("Unholy") and British journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his real-life thriller- "The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany- and the Spy Who Betrayed Them."By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Mamdani Mania" 29:01

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Jewish reaction at home and abroad to the Mamdani election—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- Dalia Ziada Returns 59:53

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Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada joins ISGAP leaders Dr.Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss ISGAP’s future operations in Washington, DC, where she’s joined the team to translate scholarship on combating antisemitism into actionable policy.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Sandra Beerends on her film Neshoma 15:26

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SBS Hebrew spoke with filmmaker Sandra Beerends about “Neshoma,” her moving film / documentary tracing the spirit of Amsterdam’s Jewish community after the Holocaust. Through personal stories and archival voices, the film reflects on memory, loss, and the quiet resilience that still shapes the city today.…

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Jewish leaders back tougher laws as NSW looks to criminalise Nazi chants 5:43

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NSW will introduce new laws criminalising Nazi chants and behaviours that signal support for extremist ideology, following a recent neo-Nazi protest outside Parliament. Offenders face up to a year in prison, with harsher penalties near Jewish sites. Jewish community leaders welcome the move as an ethical stand against rising hate, though experts wa…

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Yossi Eshed on IsraAID’s global missions and 'Aid Tech' diplomacy 13:35

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In conversation with SBS Hebrew, IsraAID Australia Executive Director Yossi Eshed says the Israeli-based non-governmental organisation specialises in rapid emergency response and long-term community capacity-building worldwide.

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"I pinch myself sometimes and thinking, wow, there are so many of us!" 11:33

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LGBTQI+ Jews navigate two identities that can sometimes conflict. Each identity, even by itself, can at times feel isolating. Jarod Rhine Davis, a gay Jewish man, recognized this need and founded a community for LGBTQI+ Jews called Jewmos.

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"Hateful demonstration" outside New South Wales parliament: Jewish organisations react strongly 14:28

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Jewish organizations respond strongly to "hatred, racism and anti-Semitism"

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"זה לא לקלסטרופובים" אומרת בחיוך צלמת הבית הישראלית של נשיונל ג'יאוגרפיק 26:16

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מצילום של לווייתני בלוגה מתחת לקרח בקוטב הצפוני דרך חיפוש הפריים המושלם של השד הטזמני ועד צילום של חיות בר ביילוסטון המושלג, הצלמת דפנה בן נון מגיעה לכל מקום (כמעט) על פני כדור הארץ לצלם בעלי חיים בסכנת הכחדה.

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Sara Miriam Gross and Her Book Invisible Tribe - Encore 30:53

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Author, Editor and Copywriter Sara Miriam Gross is the featured guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, and we are talking about her terrific book, “Invisible Tribe.”It’s a collection of fictional stories that explore the tough, messy, and even funny situations that children who have lost a parent sometimes find themselves in. These di…

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Leading Through Fire: Eric Goldstein on 12 Years of Crisis, Antisemitism, and the Surge in Jewish Pride 59:35

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How does the largest local Jewish philanthropy in the world navigate a decade defined by crisis? In this episode of Jewish Insights, Justin sits down with Eric Goldstein, the outgoing CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, for a candid and profound reflection on his 12-year tenure. From leaving a prestigious legal career to leading the Jewish community…

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Oren Rudavsky- "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" 38:46

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Eric welcomes back acclaimed filmmaker Oren Rudavsky to discuss "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," his powerful documentary that offers an unprecedented in-depth look at the life, legacy, and inner world of one of the most profound voices of our time.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Zibby Owens 26:11

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Zibby Owens - bestselling author, publisher, bookstore owner, and host of the hit podcast Totally Booked with Zibby - which is brought to life before a studio audience in a new series premiering on JBS this Thursday.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "No Atheists in a Foxhole" 29:11

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reflects on how many Israelis, including kidnapped victims, have found strength in Jewish tradition since October 7—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- Yifat Bitton and Ansel Brown 30:48

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At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small speaks with Professors Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton on issues of race, antisemitism and discrimination, exploring how legal and social struggles shape the fight against hatred today.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Olga Deutsch (NGO Monitor) 28:32

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Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel - and what's being done to expose and derail their campaigns.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Zibby Owens 26:11

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Zibby Owens - bestselling author, publisher, bookstore owner, and host of the hit podcast "Totally Booked with Zibby" - which is brought to life before a studio audience in a new series premiering on JBS this Thursday.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The self-lodgement tax return deadline has passed - so what now? 10:36

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The 31st of October marks the final date to lodge your tax return on your own, and many Australians are now turning to accountants for help.

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This form of discrimination is growing in Australia - from assault to segregated birthday parties - האפליה בין קאסטות הולכת ומתרחבת באוסטרליה - מאלימות פיזית ועד למסיבות יום הולדת מופרדות 5:32

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Experts say caste discrimination and the practice of ‘untouchability’ are on the rise in Australia. But some South Asians are fighting back. - מומחים מזהירים כי אפליה בין קאסטות ונוהג ה-Untouchability (הפרדה והימנעות ממגע עם ילדים ואנשים מקאסטה נמוכה) מתפשטים באוסטרליה, אבל יש מי שבוחרים להיאבק בכך.

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David Stav: Uniting Israelis Through Faith 54:38

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What’s holding Israel together after so much pain and division? Rabbi David Stav, founder of Tzohar, joins Justin to share how faith is helping Israelis reconnect — and how a new spirit of unity is reshaping the nation’s soul. In a time of war, loss, and rebuilding, few voices speak more powerfully about Jewish unity than Rabbi David Stav — founder…

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"ואז היא אמרה: שני את פה? לא האמנתי שייתנו פרס לאמנית ישראלית" 18:55

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שני וייס הגיעה להתארח באולפני SBS מלבורן, סיפרה לנו על החוויה שלה כמוזיקאית ישראלית-אוסטרלית שגדלה בכלל בבית בריטי, על הפרס המפתיע שקיבלה חודשיים אחרי השביעי באוקטובר וגם - מה זה אומר להיות "לוחמת שירותים".

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Portraits of survival at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum 15:43

20d ago15:43

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This month sees the opening of an important exhibition at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum - a collection of large portraits of survivors painted by artist Anita Lester.

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In the Spotlight: Gayle Kirschenbaum 26:06

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Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss "Bullied to Besties," her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"How to Lose Your Mother"— Molly Jong-Fast in Conversation with Zibby Owens (Streicker Center) 52:23

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Author Molly Jong-Fast discusses "How to Lose Your Mother," her sharp, funny and deeply personal memoir about fame, family and her complicated relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong, with Zibby Owens at the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Yoav Potash- "Among Neighbors" 34:39

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Eric is joined by filmmaker Yoav Potash to discuss Among Neighbors, his haunting documentary that blends animation and magical realism to uncover the long-buried truths of a Polish town where echoes of Jewish life still reverberate.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Gayle Kirschenbaum 26:06

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Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss "Bullied to Besties," her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The End is the Beginning" 29:24

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers a line-by-line analysis of the ceasefire and the Trump Peace Deal, sharing insights on the realities and expectations that may be surprising—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- Jonah Platt 28:54

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David Harris welcomes Jonah Platt, host of the hit podcast "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt," for a conversation about Jewish identity in America today and the insights he’s gained from his acclaimed series.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"זו קומדיה רומנטית כזאת, או יותר קומדית שואה רומנטית" 17:32

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"בזמן הצילומים כל הזמן שאלתי אותו - עם מי יותר כיף - איתי או עם קישלובסקי?" מספרת בחיוך הבימאית דנה מודן על העבודה עם אחד מהכוכבים הגדולים בפולין על הסט של סרט הביכורים שלה - "הנכס"

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Jennifer Apple on the Lion Heart of Hannah Senesh 58:18

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Jennifer Apple, the star of the show "Hannah Senesh," presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, joins Justin to discuss taking on this role, and the impact and legacy of Hannah Senesh. Jennifer originated the role of Anna in the Tony Award-winning "The Band’s Visit" First National Tour and received an Elliott Norton Award for Outstandin…

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Lesley Kaplan and Power Talks with Women Entrepreneurs 36:42

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean welcomes back Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach. Lesley has recently published a dynamic and instructive book called, “Power Talks with Women Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Inspiring Success Stories and Secrets from Women in Business." The wide-ra…

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האם ניתן לייצר קהילה מתוך מרחב וירטואלי? 14:10

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האם הקהילות בפייסבוק מפיגות את הבדידות או משמרות אותה? שיחה עם נורית חדד האדמינית של קבוצת נשים ואמהות ישראליות בפייסבוק.

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Our chat with podcaster Dave Rubin 27:39

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On this episode, we are joined by American podcaster Dave Rubin from the Dave Rubin Report. He was recently in Australia as part of his international tour. Rubin boasts one of the most watched political talk shows online and is a leading voice in the conversation about free speech, Western values and the future of liberal democracy. He has been out…

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Escape. Hide. Tell. Staying safe in a terrorist attack 5:19

28d ago5:19

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Counter-terrorism police forces across Australia have launched a new campaign that aims to educate people about how to protect themselves in the event of an armed attack.

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Voices from the Never Again is Now rally 10:42

28d ago10:42

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SBS Hebrew attended the Never Again is Now rally. Never Again is Now, is a Christian founded, grassroots movement with dedicated people from all backgrounds and faiths, committed to confronting and ending antisemitism in Australia.

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JIFF's Creative Director Eddie Tamir on Jewish Cinema 15:14

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Eddie Tamir, the Creative Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) in Australia, plays a pivotal role in shaping the festival’s dynamic program each year. In our conversation Eddie discusses the art behind curating the program which involves Q&A’s with directors, feature film debuts, documentaries and even live entertainment. Beyon…

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The Structure and Soul of Judaism with Mark Wildes 57:39

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Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder of the Manhattan Jewish Experience, a Jewish outreach organization in New York and Tel Aviv with over 20,000 young adult attendees each year, joins Justin to discuss how he brings people into Jewish community, and his new book, The Jewish Experience: Discovering the Soul of Jewish Thought and Practice. Together they explo…

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Benny Friedman in Concert (Hampton Synagogue) 59:45

30d ago59:45

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Jewish music superstar Benny Friedman shares his celebrated Orthodox pop in a special performance at The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Yael Melamede- "ADA - My Mother the Architect" 31:54

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Yael Melamede to discuss her documentary portrait of Ada Karmi Melamede, one of Israel’s most accomplished architects, whose landmark works include Israel’s Supreme Court, Ben Gurion Airport and more.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Ronald Leopold (Anne Frank Exhibit) 22:35

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The Return" 28:51

30d ago28:51

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses the release of the living hostages and what it means to Jews around the world—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- Ofir Akunis 30:05

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David Harris is joined by Ambassador Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, for his insights and perspectives.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Ronald Leopold (Anne Frank Exhibit) 22:35

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Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Mark Leach on why "never again is now" is every Australian's imperative 15:39

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Mark Leach is a former Anglican pastor and CEO of Never Again Is Now, a grassroots movement dedicated to confronting and ending antisemitism in Australia. Leach believes that antisemitism is not only a problem of prejudice but a symptom of deeper social and moral disconnection. His work emphasises education outreach and interfaith programs as the l…

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מיזם "סבתא מספרת" - סיפורים בעברית שהופכים לגשר בין יבשות ומשפחות 7:35

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כשמשפחות מהגרות לאוסטרליה, הסבים והסבתות נשארים מאחור וגם רגעי הקרבה הקטנים סביב סיפור לפני השינה או ארוחת שישי או שבת. מתוך געגוע ורצון לשמר את השפה ומסורת קריאת הספרים המשותפת, חני רון הקימה את המיזם "סבתא מספרת" – שעת סיפור בעברית המתקיימת ביום ראשון האחרון בכל חודש בבית הספר קינג דיוויד. מפגשים המיועדים לילדים והוריהם, שמחברים בין דורות ובין יב…