Morry Frenkel speaks with Peter Philippsohn OAM, President of the NSW branch of the Australian Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), about the history and work of the organisation. Peter describes the AJHS’s multi-year project to catalogue more than 13,000 photos of the Australian Jewish community and the various databases that are available free of charge to the general community and researchers. The databases include Jewish cemetery records, the names of Jews who have served in Australian military forces, Jews elected to parliament and those who have received honours. To explore what the AJHS has to offer and to make a donation, go to www.ajhs.com.au

Go tohttps://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-lifewhere you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ; for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.

Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE   L’Chaim

Morry Frenkel speaks with Peter Philippsohn OAM, President of the NSW branch of the Australian Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), about the history and work of the organisation. Peter describes the AJHS’s multi-year project to catalogue more than 13,000 photos of the Australian Jewish community and the various databases that are available free of charge to the general community and researchers. The databases include Jewish cemetery records, the names of Jews who have served in Australian military forces, Jews elected to parliament and those who have received honours. To explore what the AJHS has to offer and to make a donation, go to <a href="https://www.ajhs.com.au">www.ajhs.com.au</a>
Go to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life">https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life</a> where you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is <a href="mailto:lchaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ; for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on <a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/</a>. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.
Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE   L’Chaim

A curated selection of interviews broadcast on L'Chaim - To Life with Maurice Klein, Wednesdays 9pm to 10pm on 3ZZZ 92.3FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website www.3zzz.com.au and click the "Listen Live' button.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is  lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/

L'Chaim   Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE

A curated selection of interviews broadcast on L'Chaim - To Life with Maurice Klein, Wednesdays 9pm to 10pm on 3ZZZ 92.3FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website <a href="http://www.3zzz.com.au">www.3zzz.com.au</a> and click the "Listen Live' button.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is  <a href="mailto:l%27chaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on <a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/</a>
L'Chaim   Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE

L'Chaim - To Life Podcasts

Jewish community focused interview-based program with regular segments including: news from Israel, opinion commentary, preview of next day’s AJN headlines, out-and-about-focus on upcoming community events, and more.

Listen live on 3ZZZ 92.3 FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website www.3zzz.com.au and click the "Listen Live' button.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is  lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/

L'Chaim   Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE

Jewish community focused interview-based program with regular segments including: news from Israel, opinion commentary, preview of next day’s AJN headlines, out-and-about-focus on upcoming community events, and more.
Listen live on 3ZZZ 92.3 FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website <a href="http://www.3zzz.com.au">www.3zzz.com.au</a> and click the "Listen Live' button.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is  <a href="mailto:l%27chaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on <a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/</a>
L'Chaim   Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE

L’Chaim - To Life Listen-on-demand

Jewish community focused interview-based program with regular segments including: news from around Australia and New Zealand, news from Israel, opinion commentary, preview of next day’s Australian Jewish News headlines, out-and-about-focus on upcoming community events, and more. Click on the button labelled "5 Playlists" below for: (1) L'Chaim - To Life Listen-on-demand for full episodes (2) L'Chaim - To Life Podcasts of interviews. (3) Exploring Israel with Effi for radio tours of Israel. (4) L'Chaim Mythbusters correcting myths about Israel and Jews. (5) Justin Amler for thoughts from our renowned wordsmith. Enjoy!

Listen live on 3ZZZ 92.3 FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website www.3zzz.com.au and click the "Listen Live' button.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is  lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/

L'Chaim   Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE

Jewish community focused interview-based program with regular segments including: news from around Australia and New Zealand, news from Israel, opinion commentary, preview of next day&rsquo;s&nbsp;Australian Jewish News headlines, out-and-about-focus on upcoming community events, and more. Click on the button labelled "5 Playlists" below for: (1) L'Chaim - To Life Listen-on-demand for full episodes (2) L'Chaim - To Life Podcasts of interviews. (3) Exploring Israel with Effi for radio tours of Israel. (4) L'Chaim Mythbusters correcting myths about Israel and Jews. (5) Justin Amler for thoughts from our renowned wordsmith. Enjoy!
Listen live on 3ZZZ 92.3 FM in Melbourne, Australia or on the 3ZZZ website <a href="http://www.3zzz.com.au">www.3zzz.com.au</a> and click the "Listen Live' button.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim - To Life our email is&nbsp; <a href="mailto:l%27chaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for $16 per annum and for Seniors only $11 per annum click on <a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/membership/</a>
L'Chaim&nbsp; &nbsp;Am Yisrael Chai&nbsp; &nbsp;PEACE

L’Chaim - To Life

Peter Philippsohn OAM – We are about chronicling the history of the Jews in Australia since 1788

Senator James Paterson

Jamie Hyams

KAN English News Flash

Rabbi Daniel Rabin

Jackie Jacobson

Gareth Narunsky

Community Noticeboard

The program is replayed Fridays between 2PM and 3PM on Melbourne’s 3ZZZ 92.3FM

 

Title: Senator James Paterson – The Greens defending the Iranian terrorist regime (*from 0:33 mins)

Description: In the Senate Senator James Paterson, the Shadow Minister for Defence, eviscerates the Greens' extremist rhetoric defending the Iranian terrorist regime.

 

 

Title: Jamie Hyams – Ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public (*from 8:07 mins)

Description: Malka Lawrence speaks with Jamie Hyams, Director of Public Affairs at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the sharp rise in antisemitism across Australia and the growing impact of overseas influence and anti-Zionist activism on public debate, schools and universities. Jamie outlines the important role AIJAC plays in ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public, policymakers and key decision-makers, while developing strategies to protect Australian Jews and uphold tolerance in an increasingly challenging environment.

 

 

Title: KAN English News Flash – March 11, 2026 at 2PM IST (*from 24:56 mins)

The latest English language radio news bulletin from KAN, the Israeli Broadcasting Service.

 

 

Title: Rabbi Daniel Rabin – I felt it was important for us to reciprocate (*from 31:45 mins)

Description: Malka Lawrence speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule. Rabbi Rabin is widely respected within the Australian Jewish community as a spiritual and community leader, counsellor, and confidant. He leads a large congregation that hosts communal gatherings and international speakers, helping create an important space for Jewish learning and community connection. He has also served as President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and as a chaplain to Victoria Police. We are living through a challenging time marked by rising antisemitism, public protest in our city, and community anxiety following October 7.

 

 

Title: Jackie Jacobson – In One Voice 2026: a celebration of Jewish culture (*from 48:24 mins)

Description: Maurice Klein speaks with Jackie Jacobson, event manager, organiser and coordinator of In One Voice 2026, Melbourne's Jewish community's largest one day festival of Jewish culture, on Sunday 15th March 11am - 4pm in Elsternwick. There is always something for everyone at In One Voice, all ages young and old, when our Jewish communal organisations, schools, youth movements, charities, social groups, the arts, musicians, makers market, food vendors and so much more come together each year, in a celebration of Jewish life and culture, presenting a rich tapestry of our Melbourne Jewish community with continued strength and diversity. After hearing from Jackie that there were so many new requests and increased demand from organisations and people to be participants at this year's festival to get their messages and products out to the community, as such In One Voice 2026 promises to be the biggest and best yet, for the thousands of Jews and non-Jews who make it to Selwyn St Elsternwick each year.  For more In One Voice  2026 information go to www.inonevoice.org.au or www.kadimah.org.au. Also on Facebook and Instagram 

 

 

Title: Gareth Narunsky – Tomorrow’s AJN Headlines today (*from 56:12 mins)

Description: We cross to Gareth Narunsky, the Australian Jewish News National Editor, for the headlines in this week’s edition of the paper.

 

 

 

Title: Sharon Kuper – L’Chaim - To Life Community Noticeboard (*from 58:04 mins)

Description: Sharon Kuper previews this coming week’s community events. To get WhatsApp notifications of Jewish Community Events go to https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvXuBBkF6SpCNMqANac6Y9

 

Go tohttps://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-lifewhere you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ; for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.

Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE   L’Chaim

The program is replayed Fridays between 2PM and 3PM on Melbourne&rsquo;s 3ZZZ 92.3FM
&nbsp;
Title: Senator James Paterson &ndash; The Greens defending the Iranian terrorist regime (*from 0:33 mins)
Description: In the Senate Senator James Paterson, the Shadow Minister for Defence, eviscerates the Greens' extremist rhetoric defending the Iranian terrorist regime.
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Title: Jamie Hyams &ndash; Ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public (*from 8:07 mins)
Description:&nbsp;Malka Lawrence speaks with Jamie Hyams, Director of Public Affairs at the Australia/Israel &amp; Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the sharp rise in antisemitism across Australia and the growing impact of overseas influence and anti-Zionist activism on public debate, schools and universities. Jamie outlines the important role AIJAC plays in ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public, policymakers and key decision-makers, while developing strategies to protect Australian Jews and uphold tolerance in an increasingly challenging environment.
&nbsp;
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Title: KAN English News Flash &ndash; March 11, 2026 at 2PM IST (*from 24:56 mins)
The latest English language radio news bulletin from KAN, the Israeli Broadcasting Service.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Title: Rabbi Daniel Rabin &ndash; I felt it was important for us to reciprocate (*from 31:45 mins)
Description:&nbsp;Malka Lawrence speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule. Rabbi Rabin is widely respected within the Australian Jewish community as a spiritual and community leader, counsellor, and confidant. He leads a large congregation that hosts communal gatherings and international speakers, helping create an important space for Jewish learning and community connection. He has also served as President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and as a chaplain to Victoria Police. We are living through a challenging time marked by rising antisemitism, public protest in our city, and community anxiety following October 7.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Title: Jackie Jacobson &ndash; In One Voice 2026: a celebration of Jewish culture (*from 48:24 mins)
Description:&nbsp;Maurice Klein speaks with Jackie Jacobson, event manager, organiser and coordinator of In One Voice 2026, Melbourne's Jewish community's largest one day festival of Jewish culture, on Sunday 15th March 11am - 4pm in Elsternwick. There is always something for everyone at In One Voice, all ages young and old, when our Jewish communal organisations, schools, youth movements, charities, social groups, the arts, musicians, makers market, food vendors and so much more come together each year, in a celebration of Jewish life and culture, presenting a rich tapestry of our Melbourne Jewish community with continued strength and diversity. After hearing from Jackie that there were so many new requests and increased demand from organisations and people to be participants at this year's festival to get their messages and products out to the community, as such In One Voice 2026 promises to be the biggest and best yet, for the thousands of Jews and non-Jews who make it to Selwyn St Elsternwick each year.&nbsp; For more In One Voice&nbsp; 2026 information go to <a href="http://www.inonevoice.org.au">www.inonevoice.org.au</a> or <a href="http://www.kadimah.org.au">www.kadimah.org.au</a>. Also on Facebook and Instagram&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Title: Gareth Narunsky &ndash; Tomorrow&rsquo;s AJN Headlines today (*from 56:12 mins)
Description: We cross to Gareth Narunsky, the Australian Jewish News National Editor, for the headlines in this week&rsquo;s edition of the paper.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Title: Sharon Kuper &ndash; L&rsquo;Chaim - To Life Community Noticeboard (*from 58:04 mins)
Description:&nbsp;Sharon Kuper previews this coming week&rsquo;s community events. To get WhatsApp notifications of Jewish Community Events go to <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvXuBBkF6SpCNMqANac6Y9">https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvXuBBkF6SpCNMqANac6Y9</a>
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Go to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life">https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life</a> where you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lchaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ;&nbsp;for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/</a>. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.
Am Yisrael Chai&nbsp; &nbsp;PEACE&nbsp;&nbsp; L&rsquo;Chaim

L'Chaim - To Life S15 E6 (11-03-2026) with Senator James Paterson, Jamie Hyams, Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Jackie Jacobson, Gareth Narunsky and Sharon Kuper

Malka Lawrence speaks with Jamie Hyams, Director of Public Affairs at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the sharp rise in antisemitism across Australia and the growing impact of overseas influence and anti-Zionist activism on public debate, schools and universities. Jamie outlines the important role AIJAC plays in ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public, policymakers and key decision-makers, while developing strategies to protect Australian Jews and uphold tolerance in an increasingly challenging environment.

Go tohttps://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-lifewhere you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ; for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.

Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE   L’Chaim

Malka Lawrence speaks with Jamie Hyams, Director of Public Affairs at the Australia/Israel &amp; Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the sharp rise in antisemitism across Australia and the growing impact of overseas influence and anti-Zionist activism on public debate, schools and universities. Jamie outlines the important role AIJAC plays in ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public, policymakers and key decision-makers, while developing strategies to protect Australian Jews and uphold tolerance in an increasingly challenging environment.
Go to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life">https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life</a> where you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lchaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ;&nbsp;for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/</a>. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.
Am Yisrael Chai&nbsp; &nbsp;PEACE&nbsp;&nbsp; L&rsquo;Chaim

Jamie Hyams – Ensuring accurate information about Israel reaches the wider public

Malka Lawrence speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule. Rabbi Rabin is widely respected within the Australian Jewish community as a spiritual and community leader, counsellor, and confidant. He leads a large congregation that hosts communal gatherings and international speakers, helping create an important space for Jewish learning and community connection. He has also served as President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and as a chaplain to Victoria Police. We are living through a challenging time marked by rising antisemitism, public protest in our city, and community anxiety following October 7.

Go tohttps://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-lifewhere you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.

If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is lchaim3zzz@gmail.com

For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ; for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.

Am Yisrael Chai   PEACE   L’Chaim

Malka Lawrence speaks with Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule. Rabbi Rabin is widely respected within the Australian Jewish community as a spiritual and community leader, counsellor, and confidant. He leads a large congregation that hosts communal gatherings and international speakers, helping create an important space for Jewish learning and community connection. He has also served as President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria and as a chaplain to Victoria Police. We are living through a challenging time marked by rising antisemitism, public protest in our city, and community anxiety following October 7.
Go to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life">https://omny.fm/shows/lchaim-to-life</a> where you will find a full library of past programs and past podcasts.
If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lchaim3zzz@gmail.com">lchaim3zzz@gmail.com</a>
For only $16 p.a., please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ;&nbsp;for Seniors only $11p.a. To join online, click on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/">https://www.3zzz.com.au/get-involved/membership/</a>. Please ensure that you put "Jewish Group" clearly on your application form.
Am Yisrael Chai&nbsp; &nbsp;PEACE&nbsp;&nbsp; L&rsquo;Chaim

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