I have a long conversation with two men who are highly motivated to be writing about Jewish issues.

Shane Shmuel is based in Melbourne, Australia, He is a proud Zionist and grandson of 4 Holocaust survivors. A finance professional, he is passionate about Israel, Zionism, the Holocaust and politics as it relates to Israel. Since October 7, he began writing, advocating for Israel and fighting for Jews in Australia.

Gideon Cohen is a journalist based in Melbourne. He writes regularly for The Jewish Independent, Broadsheet and has also been published in Right Now, The Citizen and The Junction.

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I have a long conversation with two men who are highly motivated to be writing about Jewish issues.
Shane Shmuel&nbsp;is based in Melbourne, Australia, He is a proud Zionist and grandson of 4 Holocaust survivors. A finance professional, he is passionate about Israel, Zionism, the Holocaust and politics as it relates to Israel. Since October 7, he began writing, advocating for Israel and fighting for Jews in Australia. Gideon Cohen&nbsp;is a journalist based in Melbourne. He writes regularly for The Jewish Independent, Broadsheet and has also been published in Right Now, The Citizen and The Junction.
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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.

Jews choosing to write (Shane Shmuel, Gideon Cohen)

Two passionate Jewish writers

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen)

ABC's Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture". (0:28-37:36)

Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODE1OTk1MDUzMjU0OTE1OTUsXCJyXCI6MTgxNTk5NTE3MDIxMzA4MzQ4fSIsInMiOiJiNzlkNWJmMTYyMjVmYjFmIn0" data-link-id="181599505325491595" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture</a>". (0:28-37:36)
Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen), ABC Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

Western Self-Loathing, ABC Coverage Concerns

Dr. Einat Wilf is the co-author of “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace” and a leading intellectual and original thinker on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel and Zionism. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. She is considered one of Israel’s most articulate representatives on the international stage.

Dr Wilf has founded Israel’s newest political party, Oz. She began considering establishing the Oz Party as an independent movement after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas onslaught on Israel.

Dr. Einat Wilf&nbsp;is the co-author of &ldquo;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODA3ODE2Nzg2NjIyNTY0MDIsXCJyXCI6MTgwNzgxNjg5OTg2ODc3MDg1fSIsInMiOiI0NTcyN2I3ODRjYTFiYTJkIn0" data-link-id="180781678662256402" data-outlook-id="82b9b1e4-28a9-43a0-a830-f479d74dd9cb" data-linkindex="2">The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace</a>&rdquo; and a leading intellectual and original thinker on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel and Zionism. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. She is considered one of Israel&rsquo;s most articulate representatives on the international stage. Dr Wilf has founded Israel&rsquo;s newest political party, Oz.&nbsp;She began considering establishing&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODA3ODE2Nzg2Njk1OTY0MzgsXCJyXCI6MTgwNzgxNjg5OTg2ODc3MDg1fSIsInMiOiIyMTg2ZWIzNmUzMWI4MDU1In0" data-link-id="180781678669596438" data-outlook-id="8fc84074-1d9a-4675-8fbe-cb62861bbb28" data-linkindex="3">the Oz Party</a>&nbsp;as an independent movement after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas onslaught on Israel.

Palestinianism and Arab Zionism

Joshua Dabelstein is the Australian liaison to the Movement Against Antizionism (MAAZ) and a freelance writer based in Sydney. His work features in the AFR, The Australian, SBS,  Australian Jewish News, Sydney Morning Herald, and the ABC.

Besides telling us about distinctions between antizionism and antisemitism, Joshua also expressed his views about the Jewish Council of Australia and The Jewish Independent publication. 

Joshua Dabelstein&nbsp;is&nbsp;the Australian liaison to the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODAyNjczNTUwNjA4MzE2MzgsXCJyXCI6MTgwMjY3MzY2NDA4NTIxNDQwfSIsInMiOiI3MTRiY2M0NDAzODk2OTE1In0" data-link-id="180267355060831638" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Movement Against Antizionism&nbsp;(MAAZ)</a>&nbsp;and a freelance writer based in Sydney. His work features in the AFR, The Australian, SBS,&nbsp; Australian Jewish News, Sydney Morning Herald, and the ABC.
Besides telling us about distinctions between antizionism and antisemitism, Joshua also expressed his views about the Jewish Council of Australia and The Jewish Independent publication.&nbsp;

Movement Against Antizionism (Joshua Dabelstein)

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