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Ep 13: Telling Our Own Stories: Tamar Paluch on Ruptured
In this episode, activist Tamar Paluch talks about Ruptured, the collection of essays she co-edited with author Lee Kofman that documents how Jewish women experienced and responded to events following the terror...
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Ep 12: Community Leadership in Challenging Times with Michele Goldman
In this episode of The Actual, Michele Goldman, CEO of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies opens up about the impact of disinformation, the rise of anti-Semitism, and what it means to lead a community during...
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Ep 11: Ben Adler: Inside the mind of a musical and creative genius
Violinist, composer, arranger, and founder of CHUTNEY, Ben Adler joins The Actual to discuss the way music becomes an emotional communicator and how Jewish identity and community have shaped his work. He describes why...
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Ep 10: Kindness as a De-Radicalising Act: Arno Michaelis’ Story
Arno Michaelis once lived a life consumed by hate. Today, he devotes himself to preventing others from following this path, and recognises the urgent need to confront antisemitism and misinformation. In this deeply...
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Ep 9: Lessons from the Frontlines: Be not a Bystander with Michael Scott [Part 2]
Returning as a guest on The Actual, Michael Scott CSC, founder of The 2023 Foundation and author of his recently released book A Light Still Burns: Israel and the Values Worth Defending reflects on the rise of...
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Ep 8: Lessons from the Frontlines: Be not a Bystander with Michael Scott [Part 1]
Colonel (Ret.) Michael Scott CSC, Founder and CEO of The 2023 Foundation, joins The Actual to speak about combating antisemitism, terrorism, and disinformation. Drawing on more than 30 years in the Australian Army and...
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Ep 7: Making A Mark - Having Courage in the Face of Global Tribalism with Mark Leach
Mark Leach is the co-founder of Never Again Is Now and a longtime church leader. In this incredible episode of The Actual, he reveals how his earlier years of personal trauma, faith, and later leadership have directly...
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Ep 6: @clammy_fraud vs. the Algorithm of Hate with Zara Cooper
What started as one woman’s way of coping with fear and grief, through sharp humour and biting honesty, has since become one of Australia’s fiercest watchdogs for online hate. In this episode, Zara Cooper or more...
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Ep 5: Leading With Light and Courage: Being a Rabbi In Unchartered and Uncertain Circumstances with Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio OAM
Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio OAM joins Relationships Under the Microscope to discuss her extraordinary journey from lawyer to rabbi. She shares her experiences as a female leader in the Jewish community, and her reflections...
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Ep 4: No Room for Hate: Inside Operation Golda with Shoshana Eisner
More than 600 days since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, taking hostages.
In this episode I’m joined by Shoshana Eisner, the powerhouse behind Operation Golda - a grassroots mission launched from her kitchen...
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Ep 3: Saying Their Names: Why the Hostages Matter with Tzachi and Alexis
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the Middle East conflict, including war, violence, and humanitarian issues, which may be distressing to some listeners.
In this episode, my guests, Tzachi and Alexis, speak from...
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Ep 2: Living History Again: Why Memory Must Lead to Action with Lynda Ben-Menashe
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the Middle East conflict, including war, violence, and humanitarian issues, which may be distressing to some listeners.
In this episode, my guest, Lynda Ben-Menashe, shares her...
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