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'We Must Never Forget' with Jeremy Stowe-Lindner and Amanda Castelan-Starr
Episode 1 - We Must Never Forget
Guests:
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
Principal of Bialik College in Melbourne, Australia, since 2012
Originally from the UK and was Founding Headteacher of Jewish Community Secondary School, London
History teacher, renowned school and community leader
Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders
Board member of several not-for-profits
Amanda Castelan-Starr
Assistant Principal & Director of Jewish Life at Bialik College
Over 25 years teaching Jewish Studies
Former curriculum leader at Mount Scopus Memorial College
Graduate of the Senior Educators Program at Hebrew University
Studied extensively at Yad Vashem
Deeply connected to Holocaust education, both professionally and personally
What We Talk About
We introduce the podcasts purpose to explore how the Holocaust has shaped Jewish Australian families across generations.
Together, we discuss:
Bearing Witness Through Storytelling
The importance of personal testimony and preserving individual stories to keep memory alive.
Intergenerational Trauma & Resilience
How trauma, guilt, and survival shaped the identities and family dynamics of descendants.
Education & Pedagogy
The challenges of teaching the Holocaust sensitively and meaningfully to different age groups.
History of Bialik College
The school’s founding during WWII as a secular Zionist institution, evolving into a pluralist Jewish community hub.
Complex Definitions of Survivor
Expanding who we consider survivors—not only those in camps, but also those who fled or hid.
Memory and Legacy
Balancing remembrance of tragedy with celebration of Jewish life and culture before the Holocaust.
Confronting Antisemitism
Reflecting on the rise of contemporary antisemitism and the importance of standing up to hate.
Resistance and Hope
Stories of spiritual and cultural resistance—like maintaining traditions—as powerful acts of defiance.
Why Study the Holocaust?
Questioning if “never again” is enough and exploring deeper reasons for remembrance and education.
Episode Timestamps
Introduction – 0:00 to 9:07
Part 1 – 9:08 to 32:34
Part 2 – 32:35 to 54:19
Outro – 54:20 to 55:29
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to:
Bialik College - https://www.bialik.vic.edu.au/
Bialik College Parents Association - https://www.bialik.vic.edu.au/community/parents-association
Bialik College Foundation - https://foundation.bialik.vic.edu.au/
Yad Vashem - https://www.yadvashem.org/
Gandel Foundation - https://gandelfoundation.org.au/
Adam Starr - https://www.starrmusic.com.au/
Support the Podcast
If you enjoyed Their Stories Unbroken:
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Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Adam Starr
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By Their Stories UnbrokenEpisode 1 - We Must Never Forget
Guests:
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
Principal of Bialik College in Melbourne, Australia, since 2012
Originally from the UK and was Founding Headteacher of Jewish Community Secondary School, London
History teacher, renowned school and community leader
Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders
Board member of several not-for-profits
Amanda Castelan-Starr
Assistant Principal & Director of Jewish Life at Bialik College
Over 25 years teaching Jewish Studies
Former curriculum leader at Mount Scopus Memorial College
Graduate of the Senior Educators Program at Hebrew University
Studied extensively at Yad Vashem
Deeply connected to Holocaust education, both professionally and personally
What We Talk About
We introduce the podcasts purpose to explore how the Holocaust has shaped Jewish Australian families across generations.
Together, we discuss:
Bearing Witness Through Storytelling
The importance of personal testimony and preserving individual stories to keep memory alive.
Intergenerational Trauma & Resilience
How trauma, guilt, and survival shaped the identities and family dynamics of descendants.
Education & Pedagogy
The challenges of teaching the Holocaust sensitively and meaningfully to different age groups.
History of Bialik College
The school’s founding during WWII as a secular Zionist institution, evolving into a pluralist Jewish community hub.
Complex Definitions of Survivor
Expanding who we consider survivors—not only those in camps, but also those who fled or hid.
Memory and Legacy
Balancing remembrance of tragedy with celebration of Jewish life and culture before the Holocaust.
Confronting Antisemitism
Reflecting on the rise of contemporary antisemitism and the importance of standing up to hate.
Resistance and Hope
Stories of spiritual and cultural resistance—like maintaining traditions—as powerful acts of defiance.
Why Study the Holocaust?
Questioning if “never again” is enough and exploring deeper reasons for remembrance and education.
Episode Timestamps
Introduction – 0:00 to 9:07
Part 1 – 9:08 to 32:34
Part 2 – 32:35 to 54:19
Outro – 54:20 to 55:29
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to:
Bialik College - https://www.bialik.vic.edu.au/
Bialik College Parents Association - https://www.bialik.vic.edu.au/community/parents-association
Bialik College Foundation - https://foundation.bialik.vic.edu.au/
Yad Vashem - https://www.yadvashem.org/
Gandel Foundation - https://gandelfoundation.org.au/
Adam Starr - https://www.starrmusic.com.au/
Support the Podcast
If you enjoyed Their Stories Unbroken:
Subscribe on your favourite podcast app
Leave a review to help others discover the show
Share with family, friends, and your community
Contact us anytime:
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Adam Starr