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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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Ep 17: Iranians Under Siege: A Most Important Local and Global War with Ali
In this follow-up episode of The Actual with Iranian patriot and activist Ali, he discusses the critical updates on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Iran and its expanding global implications. As disinformation...
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Ep 16: Bondi Attack: A Mother’s Body, a Survivor’s Mind with Chavi Block-Israel
In this episode of The Actual, we speak with Chavi Block-Israel, an educator, writer, and founder of The Empowered Jew, about surviving the Bondi terror attack whilst shielding her infant son with her body. Chavi...
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Ep 15: Inside the Disinformation Era with Lynda Ben-Menashe
This fascinating episode features Lynda Ben-Menashe, President of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia and a long-time leader in the Jewish community. She speaks about the concerning tidal wave of...
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Ep 14: Economic Collapse and Public Outrage: Inside Iran’s Revolution with Ali and Amin
Iranian activists Ali and Amin were invited onto The Actual to explain how a series of economic and political pressures in Iran escalated into a nationwide uprising in late December 2025. They break down the factors...
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Special Episode: Hanukkah Terror Attack at Bondi Beach
Shortly after the terror attacks at Bondi Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world, the host of this podcast Lissy Abrahams, and two other courageous members of the Jewish community were interviewed by Dr....
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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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