SBS Hebrew

Matrescence—the physical, psychological, and emotional transformation a woman undergoes when becoming a mother—remains largely absent from Australia’s healthcare dialogue. Despite triggering neural and hormonal shifts as profound as adolescence, the transition is frequently overlooked by a system overwhelmingly focused on infant health.

In this episode, SBS Hebrew speaks with journalist and author Maayan Hoffman about her latest book, Trauma Tech Nation. Drawing on interviews with entrepreneurs, clinicians and innovators, Hoffman explores how Israel's experience of conflict and crisis has driven the development of cutting-edge technologies to treat trauma and build resilience. She discusses the ethical questions surrounding trauma innovation, the global implications of these advances and why mental health technologies developed in Israel are increasingly attracting international attention.

In this episode, SBS Hebrew speaks with journalist and author Maayan Hoffman about her latest book, Trauma Tech Nation. Drawing on interviews with entrepreneurs, clinicians and innovators, Hoffman explores how Israel's experience of conflict and crisis has driven the development of cutting-edge technologies to treat trauma and build resilience. She discusses the ethical questions surrounding trauma innovation, the global implications of these advances and why mental health technologies developed in Israel are increasingly attracting international attention.

SBS does not recommend or endorse any of the services discussed.


Warning: The following content includes discussions regarding trauma, PTSD and mental health, which some people may find distressing.



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Also can call crisis support service 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Together with Aaron Robuck and the with the help of Kim Cunio, Judy Campbell wrote and directed a semi-staged musical theatre in one act featuring an Egyptian Jewish family is forced to leave behind the world it built.

On 26th of August 2026, the Federal Labor Party wrapped up its annual conference in Adelaide. Amongst some of the items that made the news was a joint presentation by MPs Josh Burns, who is Jewish, and Basem Abdo, who is from a Palestinian background, in which they addressed the national conference and endorsed the party's platform. SBS Hebrew spoke with Mr. Burns to gather his thoughts about the occasion and the Middle East conflict in general.

On 26th of August 2026, the Federal Labor Party wrapped up its annual conference in Adelaide. Amongst some of the items that made the news was a joint presentation by MPs Josh Burns, who is Jewish, and Basem Abdo, who is from a Palestinian background, in which they addressed the national conference and endorsed the party's platform. SBS Hebrew spoke with Mr. Burns to gather his thoughts about the occasion and the Middle East conflict in general.
MP Josh Burns is the Federal Labor member for the federal electorate of Macnamara, Melbourne. He was first elected to parliament in 2019 and currently serves as the Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness.


Mr. Burns was raised by Jewish immigrants who fled Europe for Australia to escape persecution. Prior to his election to Parliament, he worked as a teacher’s aide, factory worker, and an adviser to the Victorian and federal governments.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: גמאל עבד אל נאצר מלאים את תעלת סואץ בשנת 1956, התוכנית של הממשל האוסטרלי לשכן חיילים חוזרים שיצרה את הפרברים העירוניים הראשונים, ועוד...

SBS Hebrew speaks to Michael Gawenda, an award-winning journalist, editor, and writer with a remarkable migration story from the perspective of a Jewish Australian.

Michael was born to Polish Jewish parents in a refugee camp in Austria shortly after the Second World War. He migrated to Australia as a very young child and grew up in Melbourne.


He celebrates over 30 years at the Age as a journalist and later its editor in chief. He is a well-respected commentator for his writing on Journalism and Politics, he won multiple awards including three Walkley Awards. He also authored four books.



We spoke to him about his thoughts on Israel and the next elections as well as modern Jewish identity and antisemitism.





Our podcast series - Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere



To better understand the pressures, changes and experiences of ‘the tribe’ at this moment in time, we introduced a new podcast corner called "Hopes & Fears in the Jewish Sphere".



Through conversations with specialists in psychology, philosophy, and religion, as well as community elders and leaders, this new corner will examine the interplay of Jewish spirit, identity and belonging.



We look to ask our guests questions such as:

• How do you perceive the current Jewish experience - locally and globally?
• How can we hold to an ancient sense of identity in a radically evolving world?
• Where can we find - and how do we exercise - hope?

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: הפיגוע במלון המלך דוד בירושלים בשנת 1946, נדיה קומנצ'י מקבלת את הציון המושלם הראשון אי פעם של 10 באולימפיאדת 1976, ועוד...

Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect next year. It coincides with hearings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish students have detailed their experiences on campus.

Universities will be required to develop definitions of racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and prejudice against Indigenous people, under changes that come into effect next year.



It coincides with hearings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish students have detailed their experiences on campus.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: המשחקים האולימפיים הראשונים באוסטרליה בשנת 1956, "שנת אפריקה" בשנת 1960, בה קיבלו 17 מדינות אפריקאיות את עצמאותן, ועוד...

The ABC and SBS have defended their reporting on conflict in the Middle East, after facing scrutiny at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal also spoke to the inquiry, calling for both broadcasters to establish an independent oversight body. ABC and SBS maintain their reporting and editorial approaches have been accurate, balanced and impartial.