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Ashamed to AdmitEpisode #2 Penny Wong, Angry letters and palette pleasing picklesIn this week's episode of ATA, Tami reveals the tangy tagline of her great-great-grandparents' pickle factory, Palata Pickles. Is "Penny Wong good or bad for Israel"? We examine the Foreign Affairs Minister's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict. And, in the spirit of preparing ourselves for (nasty) audience feedback, we reprise one of Tami's all-time favourite pieces of hate mail. TJI articles discussed in this episode:https://plus61j.net.au/featured/penny-wong-raises-alarming-trends-in-israel-as-alp-prepares-to-vote-on-palestine/https://plus61j.net.au/editors-picks/gareth-evans-the-case-for-recognising-palestine/https://thejewishindependent.com.au/jewish-community-turns-inward-imprisoned-between-two-wars
2024-04-0933 min
Bobs Your Uncle PodcastDisclosure Bobs Your Uncle 1.21 To whom do we share THAT story? Peer pressure and moreIn this 18-minute monologue podcast, Bob shares his story about disclosure and how it worked in his life to be honest about who he is and what he stood for. Each story is unique; yours would be worth hearing as well. Feel free to video a response from your own life and send it to us. The historical marker involves the Soviet Union and war and the Olympics.Our former sponsor, Amanda, is no longer working as a travel agent. Should the Jewish couple in Tennessee have disclosed that they were not Christians? ht...
2022-07-1918 min
Jewish Ideas to Change the WorldIs Peace Possible in Jerusalem?ABOUT THE EVENT:In this session, Ittay Flescher will share his reflections about the different identities of Jewish, Muslim and Christian youth through his experience co-leading a youth movement for Palestinians and Israelis in Jerusalem. There will also be opportunities to ask questions about the benefits and challenges of interfaith dialogue between diverse populations.ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Ittay Flescher is the Education Director at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, an interfaith movement for Israelis and Palestinians and Israel Correspondent for Plus61J Media. He also frequently teaches on gap year programs about the identity, narratives...
2022-06-3054 min
A Lap of Caulfield ParkPaul Fink, stroke survivor and podcasterWhat is it like to be 34, having just had your first job, just starting your dream job and then having it all ripped out of your grasp by a shocking, life-altering event?In the latest Lap of Caulfield Park podcast, stroke survivor Paul Fink tells Ashley Browne of his journey over the last eight years, from bending over to pick up his son from his cot, to not setting foot inside his house for the next six months. Following his stroke, Fink underwent four brain surgeries and was in a coma for two weeks. He s...
2021-11-2533 min
Socially DemocraticEp.84: Elections in Israel with Ittay FlescherDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by the Jerusalem Correspondent for Plus61J Media, Ittay Flescher. Last week, Israeli’s returned to the polls for the fourth time in two years. Ittay discusses the fall out from the elections, unpacks the pro and anti Netanyahu blocks, could an Arab-Israeli party become the king maker, and how new Labor leader Merav Michaeli brought the party back from the brink to win 7 new seats in the Knesset.Ittay also reflects on the rise and fall of Labor and what is required to return the party and the...
2021-04-021h 02
WORDSMITH the poetry podcastWORDSMITH - the poetry podcast - MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2020WORDSMITH - the poetry podcast, is presented by hosts Miriam Hechtman and Kelly Van Nelson, in conversation with Australian and international poets. This special edition episode, which first aired at the 2020 MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL, showcases several poets including international superstar Lang Leav, poetry legend Joshua Bennett, Scottish sensation Ali Whitelock, poetry editor and writer Raina León, and Melbourne slam champion, Thabani Tshuma.
Miriam Hechtman is a writer, creative producer and poet. She is the founder and creative director of POETICA, a creative initiative and monthly live poetry and music event. She has been commissioned to write a...
2020-11-271h 00
NIF Australia PodcastWhat's Going on in Israeli Politics? (with Israeli journalist Elhanan Miller)For this episode we’re bringing you the recording of a small event we held in Sydney last week with Israeli journalist Elhanan Miller. Elhanan started his talk with a summary of the election results before pivoting to a wider analysis about Israeli political leadership and whether the conflict with the Palestinians will feature in Israel’s political landscape in years to come. Elhanan is a rabbi and commentator. He was formerly the Arab affairs correspondent for the Times of Israel and is fluent in English, Hebrew, Arabic and French. He’s a regular contributor to both...
2019-10-0151 min
#auspol live podcast#auspol live - The Left Right Brain Divide, Netanyahu's Visit & Politics of the Day#auspol member @deniseshrivell was joined by Robin Margo, ex-president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, one of the foundation directors of The Sydney Alliance, and now editor-in-chief of independent Jewish website Plus61J - and Alexandra Tselios founder of opinion site - The Big Smoke - and regular media commentator on Trump and US politics. They spoke about Isreali Prime Minister Netanyahu's Australian visit this week, the widening global divide between the political left and right, examining the fascinating physiological causes (nature vs nurture etc) and try to find some common ground and a path forward. A...
2017-02-231h 03