RISING is an intimate window into a society grappling with trauma and the people rising to protect its moral compass and democratic foundations.

For years people around the world have been exposed to images of war and destruction from Israel. RISING reveals the largely unseen story of more than one million Israelis protesting against the current far-right government fighting to defend democracy, stop the endless war, and preserve humanity under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

I interviewed the film's writer/director/producer Esther Takac.

[Full interview]

RISING is an intimate window&nbsp;into a society grappling with trauma and the people rising&nbsp;to protect its moral compass and democratic foundations.
For years people around the world have been exposed to images of war and destruction from Israel. RISING reveals the largely unseen story&nbsp;of more than one million Israelis protesting against the current far-right government&nbsp;fighting to defend democracy, stop the endless war, and preserve humanity&nbsp;under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
I interviewed the film's writer/director/producer Esther Takac. [Full interview]

Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. 
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to The Israel Connexion, hosted by David Schulberg.

In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to&nbsp;The Israel Connexion, hosted by&nbsp;David Schulberg.
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Rising: Voices of Protest and Hope (Esther Takac)

Rising: Voices of Protest and Hope

Propaganda Narratives 

It’s Still the Occupation, Stupid!

A media professional with over 20 years of experience in international news, Leslie Kajomovitz brings a global perspective shaped by being born in the U.S., raised in Latin America, currently living in both Israel and Europe. Her background has provided her with a deep understanding of how media shapes narratives across diverse cultural and geopolitical landscapes.

Leslie examines propaganda narratives and via her substack Global Disconnect she tells the story of a world where the media world leaders, and international institutions seem increasingly out of touch with the realities we face. In my interview with her we look at some examples of exposés she has written on propaganda narratives. (0:31-30:26)

Dr Tony Klug has written extensively about Israeli-Palestinian issues since the early 1970s. His doctoral thesis was on the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.

He is a former senior advisor on the Middle East to the Oxford Research Group and has been a consultant to the Palestine Strategy Group and the Israeli Strategic Forum. He was one of the first advocates of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel in the wake of the 1967 war.

I will be discussing his latest article published in the Palestine-Journal titled It’s Still the Occupation, Stupid!  (30:31-56:25)

A media professional with over 20 years of experience in international news, Leslie Kajomovitz brings a global perspective shaped by being born in the U.S., raised in Latin America, currently living in both Israel and Europe. Her background has provided her with a deep understanding of how media shapes narratives across diverse cultural and geopolitical landscapes.
Leslie&nbsp;examines&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTk5OTE2OTYwMzI3OTQxNDUsXCJyXCI6MTk5OTkxNzA3MDQxNzkzOTM0fSIsInMiOiI0OGYyNzFhNzU5Nzk1MTA3In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="199991696032794145" data-linkindex="2">propaganda narratives</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;via her&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTk5OTE2OTYwNDExODI3NjksXCJyXCI6MTk5OTkxNzA3MDQxNzkzOTM0fSIsInMiOiJiOGVkNDY4MzdiMWQ2YTk4In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="199991696041182769" data-linkindex="3">substack Global Disconnect</a> she tells the story of a world where the media world leaders, and international institutions seem increasingly out of touch with the realities we face. In my interview with her we look at some examples of expos&eacute;s she has written on propaganda narratives. (0:31-30:26)
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Dr Tony Klug has written extensively about Israeli-Palestinian issues since the early 1970s. His doctoral thesis was on the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
He is a former senior advisor on the Middle East to the Oxford Research Group and has been a consultant to the Palestine Strategy Group and the Israeli Strategic Forum. He was one of the first advocates of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel in the wake of the 1967 war.
I will be discussing his latest article published in the Palestine-Journal titled It&rsquo;s Still the Occupation, Stupid!&nbsp; (30:31-56:25)

Propaganda Narratives (Leslie Kajomovitz), It’s Still the Occupation, Stupid! (Dr Tony Klug)

Propaganda Narratives, The Occupation

Australasian Zionist Youth Coalition

RISING is an intimate window into a society grappling with trauma and the people rising to protect its moral compass and democratic foundations.

For years people around the world have been exposed to images
of war and destruction from Israel. RISING reveals the largely unseen story of more than one million Israelis protesting against the current far-right government fighting to defend democracy, stop the endless war, and preserve humanity under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

I interviewed the film's writer/director/producer Esther Takac.

The AZYC is the roof-body organisation of nine Zionist Youth Movements which operate in Australia and New Zealand. The AZYC seeks to represent, support, and connect Zionist youth irrespective of political and religious ideology.

I will be joined by Dana Bagel (Habonim), Natan Fell (Bnei Akiva), Joe Cine (Netzer), Ori Rosenscveig (Tzofim), Eve Rosengarten (Hineni) and Anat Dror (AZYC Executive Officer) in an in-depth discussion exploring our younger generation's thoughts on the present and future directions.

RISING is an intimate window&nbsp;into a society grappling with trauma and the people rising&nbsp;to protect its moral compass and democratic foundations.
For years people around the world have been exposed to images of war and destruction from Israel. RISING reveals the largely unseen story&nbsp;of more than one million Israelis protesting against the current far-right government&nbsp;fighting to defend democracy, stop the endless war, and preserve humanity&nbsp;under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
I interviewed the film's writer/director/producer Esther Takac.
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The AZYC is the roof-body organisation of nine Zionist Youth Movements which operate in Australia and New Zealand. The AZYC seeks to represent, support, and connect Zionist youth irrespective of political and religious ideology.
I will be joined by Dana Bagel (Habonim), Natan Fell (Bnei Akiva), Joe Cine (Netzer), Ori Rosenscveig (Tzofim), Eve Rosengarten (Hineni) and Anat Dror (AZYC Executive Officer) in an in-depth discussion exploring our younger generation's thoughts on the present and future directions.

Rising: Voices of Protest and Hope (Esther Takac), Australasian Zionist Youth Coalition

Rising, AZYC

Acclaimed director Danny Ben-Moshe turns his lens to Australia’s arts sector in Cancelled, examining the experience of Jewish creatives following October 7.

With urgency and compassion, the film follows musician Deborah Conway, visual artist Nina Sanadze, writer Joshua Dabelstein and circus artist Talia Sofizade as they navigate a rapidly shifting environment, culminating in the Bondi terror attack. Documenting their artistic practices and resilience in real time, the film forges an intimate portrait of a community and a wider reflection on the proliferation of antisemitism in the arts sector, exposing its implications on cultural life, freedom of expression and social cohesion.

Cancelled is the only feature film to document this subject in Australia and proudly makes its world premiere at JIFF.

[Full interview]

Acclaimed director Danny Ben-Moshe turns his lens to Australia&rsquo;s arts sector in Cancelled, examining the experience of Jewish creatives following October 7.
With urgency and compassion, the film follows musician Deborah Conway, visual artist Nina Sanadze, writer Joshua Dabelstein and circus artist Talia Sofizade as they navigate a rapidly shifting environment, culminating in the Bondi terror attack. Documenting their artistic practices and resilience in real time, the film forges an intimate portrait of a community and a wider reflection on the proliferation of antisemitism in the arts sector, exposing its implications on cultural life, freedom of expression and social cohesion.
Cancelled is the only feature film to document this subject in Australia and proudly makes its <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTg3MjI5MDc4MDY4OTM5NDksXCJyXCI6MTk4NzIyOTIzMjQ0MDI4OTY3fSIsInMiOiIwZTBhNjIzNDhjMTE2ODU0In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="198722907806893949" data-linkindex="1">world premiere at JIFF</a>.
[Full interview]

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