The full interview with Yael Schlichting, who was born in 1965 in Munich and wasn't brought up Jewish. Her political conscience was kick started in September 1972 following the massacre of the Israeli Olympic team in her home town and after the Yom Kippur war it grew stronger. For a short period she was a member of the Free Democratic Party in Germany, but quit frustrated with its equivocations about freedom.

She has left Germany because she doesn't feel safe there, suggesting that freedom is something the vast majority of the Germans don't value. She doesn't vote any more in Germany, as she is profoundly unhappy with every single political party there. We discuss the rise of Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its support for Israel.

The full interview with Yael Schlichting, who was born in 1965 in Munich and wasn't brought up Jewish. Her political conscience was kick started in September 1972 following the massacre of the Israeli Olympic team in her home town and after the Yom Kippur war it grew stronger. For a short period she was a member of the Free Democratic Party in Germany, but quit frustrated with its equivocations about freedom. She has left Germany because she doesn't feel safe there, suggesting that freedom is something the vast majority of the Germans don't value. She doesn't vote any more in Germany, as she is profoundly unhappy with every single political party there. We discuss the rise of Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its support for Israel.

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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 the news behind the news. For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to ‘The Israel Connexion’ program is presented by David Schulberg every Wednesday afternoon from 4 till 5 pm at www.j-air.com.au on J-AIR radio.

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 and on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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Eylon Levy

Volunteering with Sar-El

A supreme advocate for Israel Eylon Levy tells us in no uncertain terms about how the United Nations mistreats Israel, explains how UNRWA is not fit for purpose and denounces the Australian government's failure to support Israel. At the ripe old age of 33 Eylon Levy is the head of the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office.(0:33-25:33)

I speak with three volunteers Ester Silver, Evelyn Flitman and Julian Warne, who have recently served with Sar-El, which offers prospective volunteers an opportunity to live and work on IDF bases to gain an insider view of Israel. Volunteers work alongside soldiers, base employees, and other volunteers, performing non-combat support duties such as packing medical supplies, checking and repairing machinery and equipment; as well as cleaning, painting, and maintaining bases. (25:40-55:07)

 

A supreme&nbsp;advocate for&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;Eylon Levy&nbsp;tells us in no uncertain terms about how the United Nations mistreats Israel, explains how UNRWA is not fit for purpose and denounces the Australian government's failure to support Israel. At the ripe old age of 33 Eylon Levy is the head of the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office.(0:33-25:33)
I speak with three volunteers Ester Silver,&nbsp;Evelyn Flitman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Julian Warne,&nbsp;who have recently served with&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNDA5NDg1ODU2NTgxODk1OTcsXCJyXCI6MTQwOTQ4Nzk0Mzg3NzI4MzU4fSIsInMiOiI3OWNkYjRjMGRjZmUzOGIyIn0" data-link-id="140948585658189597" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Sar-El</a>, which offers prospective volunteers an opportunity to live and work on IDF bases to gain an insider view of Israel. Volunteers work alongside soldiers, base employees, and other volunteers, performing non-combat support duties such as packing medical supplies, checking and repairing machinery and equipment; as well as cleaning, painting, and maintaining bases. (25:40-55:07)
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Israel Advocacy (Eylon Levy), Sar-El (Ester Silver, Evelyn Flitman, Julian Warne)

 Eylon Levy, Volunteering with Sar-El

Chile's Jewish Community

Cycling round Israel in the 1960s

Deplorable antisemitism in Australia

This week I take us to Chile to speak with Daniel Hasson who is a practising attorney in Chile and vice-president of the Comunidad Judia De Chile to find out what life has been like for Jews living in a country where there is a Palestinian diaspora community of over half a million. (1:03-39:23)

A member of our Jewish community in Melbourne Ervin Schwartz relates an amusing story  about some of his experiences riding his bicycle around Israel in the early 1960s.(39:23-54:28)

I also have a few words about the deplorable situation in Australia where anti-Israel sentiment has bled into rampant antisemitism. (54:28-57:26)

This week&nbsp;I take us to Chile to speak with&nbsp;Daniel Hasson&nbsp;who is a practising attorney in Chile and vice-president of the Comunidad Judia De Chile to find out what life has been like for Jews living in a country where there is a Palestinian diaspora community of over half a million. (1:03-39:23)
A member of our Jewish community in Melbourne&nbsp;Ervin Schwartz relates an amusing story&nbsp; about some of his experiences riding his bicycle around Israel in the early 1960s.(39:23-54:28)
I also have a few words about the deplorable situation in Australia where anti-Israel sentiment has bled into rampant antisemitism. (54:28-57:26)

Chile's Jewish Community (Daniel Hasson), Cycling round Israel in the 1960s (Ervin Schwartz)

Chile's Jewish Community, Cycling round Israel in the '60s

With the Technion celebrating 100 years of innovation, discovery, and changing the world Technion Australia was showcasing Israel's resilience, brilliance and soul at a special event in Melbourne. David M. Weinberg, Senior Managing Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy in Jerusalem, gave the keynote speech.

With the Technion celebrating 100 years of innovation, discovery, and changing the world Technion Australia was showcasing Israel's resilience, brilliance and soul at a special event in Melbourne. David M. Weinberg, Senior Managing Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy in Jerusalem, gave the keynote speech.

Keynote speech by David M. Weinberg (Technion Australia)

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