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SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.

SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.


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?

In this episode, we meet Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.







Vic has held a range of leadership positions in media and community organisations, including Chair of Multicultural NSW, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Editor of the Australian Jewish News, and Chief Sub-Editor of the anti-apartheid Cape Times in South Africa.







We met with him following his testimonial at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Having been at the forefront of investigative journalism and community leadership for decades, Vic shares his insights as to how we can better understand the tumultuous times we live in, and what we can strive towards as both an ancient and an immigrant collage of a society.

In a conversation with SBS Hebrew, Dr Dov Degen, a Melbourne physician discusses his advocacy for mental health.

In a conversation with SBS Hebrew, Dr Dov Degen, a Melbourne physician discusses his advocacy for mental health.

A dual trained Nephrologist and General Medicine Physician, Dr Degen highlights systemic failures in Australia’s mental healthcare system - including resource shortages, stigma, and inadequate training - while stressing the power of open disclosure.

He envisions national action to transform how mental health is understood and supported. Dr Degen received an Order of Australia (OAM) at the 2026 King’s birthday honours for service to medicine and mental health support.

Content Warning: This interview features open discussions about mental health, Bipolar Disorder, and the impact of public stigma. If you or someone you know needs help please cal Lifeline on 13 11 14

Social media giant, Meta, has appeared at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, defending its record on stopping online abuse. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has slammed social media platforms for failing to monitor so-called "gore" content.

SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.

SBS Hebrew speaks to Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.

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?

In this episode, we meet Vic Alhadeff, OAM, who has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society.



Vic has held a range of leadership positions in media and community organisations, including Chair of Multicultural NSW, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Editor of the Australian Jewish News, and Chief Sub-Editor of the anti-apartheid Cape Times in South Africa.



We met with him following his testimonial at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Having been at the forefront of investigative journalism and community leadership for decades, Vic shares his insights as to how we can better understand the tumultuous times we live in, and what we can strive towards as both an ancient and an immigrant collage of a society.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: 80 שנה לבגד הים המפורסם - הביקיני, אשר נקרא באופן מפתיע על שם הניסוי הגרעיני באוקיינוס השקט באותה שנה, הסיפור הטרגי של מועדון המוות 27, 50 שנה למבצע אנטבה ועוד...

This is the second of a two-part episode.

יובל אשכר התארח אצלנו באולפני SBS במלבורן וסיפר לנו על החיבור לשורשים העירקיים כילד ששמע בבית בכלל מוזיקה קלאסית. הוא שיתף אותנו בדרך המוזיקלית שעשה מילדותו בנס ציונה ועד התבססותו באוסטרליה, במוזיקאים שפגש בדרך - מהגרים בעצמם - מלבנון, יוון, ומקומות שונים בעולם איתם יצר חיבור שהתחזק גם כשהמתח בין המדינות מהם באו רק גדל.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית. והפעם: אירוע השבת השחורה בו נעצרו ראשי היישוב היהודי בישראל בשנת 1946, השקת הטלוויזיה הצבעונית ב-1951 ועוד...

This is the first of a two-part episode. Whilst the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, there are still people working tirelessly to build peace in creative and unconventional ways. One of them is Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth, Director of Mosaica's 'Religious Peace Initiative'.

In Australia, a country known for its healthy lifestyle, doctors are seeing a concerning shift — more young people are being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers.