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Ep 29: Post Bondi - The Promised Land Was the Sound of Children's Laughter with Jessica Chapnik Kahn
My guest on this episode of The Actual is Jessica Chapnik Kahn, an Argentinian–Australian writer, artist, and fellow Bondi survivor. Jessica and I met in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre on 14 December 2025....
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Ep 28: Proudly Jewish in a Time of Rising Hate with Marnie Perlstein
In this episode of The Actual, my incredibly knowledgeable and courageous guest is Marnie Perlstein, a passionate Jewish advocate and one of Australia’s most visible voices in the fight against antisemitism and...
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Ep 27: Jewish Identity and the Connective Power of Citizen Cafe Tel Aviv with Tamar Pross
Tamar Pross, the founder of Citizen Cafe Tel Aviv, is my latest guest on The Actual. In this fascinating episode, she shares her deep reflections on Jewish identity and how her global platform Citizen Cafe became a...
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Ep 26: Your Voice Matters in the Royal Commission with Judith Levitan
On this episode of The Actual, Judith Levitan from Royal Commission Legal Aid Service explains what the Royal Commission is, how the process works, why it matters, and how Australians can make a submission if they...
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Ep 25: The Spokeskid of Israel - A Childhood of War with Ben Carasso
In this episode of The Actual, my incredible guest is Ben Carasso - the “Spokeskid of Israel”. Ben has been representing Israeli children on the global stage since the age of 8. Now 11, Ben has led advocacy tours...
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Ep 24: Mosaic Living: Aging Within the Community with Robert Goldshaft
In this episode of The Actual we are joined by Robert Goldshaft, the CEO of Mosaic Living, to better understand community living for Jewish seniors in Australia.
Mosaic Living is a not-for-profit organisation and one...
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Ep 23: Rewriting the Inheritance of Silence with Michelle Scheibner
In this episode, Michelle Scheibner tells the story of how she uncovered her Jewish identity later in life and how a major family secret led her to a journey of discovering crucial parts of herself. Michelle reveals...
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Ep 22: Faith & Cultural Bravery in Modern Society with Stephen McAlpine
In this episode of The Actual we are joined by Stephen McAlpine, a Christian cultural commentator, public theologian, and former pastor of nearly three decades. Stephen describes the impact on Australia of the ongoing...
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Ep 21: Humane Leadership with Doron Libshtein
In this episode, Doron Amitai Libshtein, an international speaker, author, leadership mentor, and the chairman of The Life Academy, shares his passion for humane leadership following the loss of both his brother Ofir...
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Ep 20: The Fight for a Free Iran: What Happens Next? with Australian-Iranian Patriot Ali
In this episode, I’m joined by Australian-Iranian patriot and activist Ali for his third appearance on the The Actual to dissect the rapidly evolving situation in Iran and the global implications of the ongoing...
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Ep 19: Refinding Hope During Turbulent Times with Dr. Julian Pascal Saadi
In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty, polarisation, and collective distress, what does it truly mean to hold onto hope? In this deeply reflective episode, psychotherapist and psychologist Dr. Julian Pascal...
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Ep 18: My Return to Words with Lee Kofman
In this episode of The Actual, author and editor Lee Kofman reflects on writing, identity, and Jewish life in the aftermath of October 7 2023. She examines the surge of disinformation, antisemitism, and the pressure...
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