Building Something That Matters: Engaging, Growing and Inspiring a Community

Rabbi Moshe Kahn is the Director of Chabad Youth, Australia’s largest Jewish youth outreach organisation, leading programs that strengthen Jewish identity, leadership, and community. He is also the Rabbi of DaMinyan in Melbourne and directs Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) Melbourne, running camps …

James Macpherson

James Macpherson is an Australian journalist, political commentator, author and television host of the "The Late Debate", associated with Sky News Australia. He is known for his conservative commentary on politics, culture, religion and media. His work is generally framed as provocative opinion a…

Michael Danby

The Hon Michael Danby is known for active involvement in foreign affairs, defence and national security, immigration policy, electoral reform, and human rights issues. He is a prominent supporter of Israel and engaged in related parliamentary friendship groups and debates. Michael has featured on…

Adam Slonim

Adam Slonim is spokesperson for Jewish Labor – an organisation created to reclaim the Australian Labor Party for Jewish and pro-Israel members. He is a Life Member of the ALP. Adam is an Adjunct Fellow at the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University. He is also Founder & Director of Blended L…

Zoe Booth

Zoe Booth is a cultural commentator, writer, and Content Director at Quillette, an Australian magazine known for long-form analysis, cultural commentary, and heterodox ideas grounded in reason and humanism. She hosts the Quillette Cetera podcast, where she has interviewed leading thinkers, academic…

Courage To Care

Guests: Mike Zervos OAM & Sabrina (Sabi) Chakman Mike Zervos has served as the inaugural CEO of Courage To Care Victoria, a B'nai B'rith organisation focused on preventing prejudice, racism and bullying programs. In 2021 Mike was honoured for leading Courage To Care to inspire cross-cultural unde…

Professor Philip Mendes

Topic: 'What are the key sources of Antisemitism in Australian Universities, and how should anti-racist advocates respond!'   Philip Mendes has been an outspoken commentator on antisemitism in Australia, analysing its historical roots, modern manifestations, and how it impacts Jewish identity and …

Deborah Glass OBE

Deborah Glass was the Victorian Ombudsman, appointed to a 10-year term in 2014, responsible for investigations into Victorian government departments, local councils and statutory bodies. These included individual complaints and systemic issues, as well as referrals from Parliament, including the ‘R…

Rabbi Zachary Gomo

Rabbi Zachary Gomo is a prominent figure in Melbourne’s Jewish community, known for his multifaceted roles in education, religious leadership, and community service. Rabbi Gomo is a sought-after speaker, known for his lectures on Jewish history and his advocacy for community resilience, especially …

Robert Gregory

Robert Gregory is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Jewish Association (AJA), a conservative Jewish advocacy organization in Australia. As CEO, Gregory has been vocal about rising antisemitism in Australia, particularly in the context of global events and domestic policy. He has c…