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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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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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