In one of the most powerful and revealing conversations yet on the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, ECAJ Co-CEO Peter Wertheim joins Adam Slonim and Gareth Narunsky to discuss what the Commission is uncovering about modern Australia. From searing testimony of fear, exclusion and trauma, to the role of universities, media, social media radicalisation, Islamist extremism and the anti-Israel far left, Wertheim argues that the country is confronting not isolated incidents, but a deeper cultural and institutional crisis. The discussion explores the emotional intelligence of the Commission itself, the struggle to explain Jewish peoplehood and Zionism to non-Jewish Australia, the contested boundaries between criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and whether Australia can push hatred back to the fringes before it becomes normalised in mainstream society.

In one of the most powerful and revealing conversations yet on the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, ECAJ Co-CEO Peter Wertheim joins Adam Slonim and Gareth Narunsky to discuss what the Commission is uncovering about modern Australia. From searing testimony of fear, exclusion and trauma, to the role of universities, media, social media radicalisation, Islamist extremism and the anti-Israel far left, Wertheim argues that the country is confronting not isolated incidents, but a deeper cultural and institutional crisis. The discussion explores the emotional intelligence of the Commission itself, the struggle to explain Jewish peoplehood and Zionism to non-Jewish Australia, the contested boundaries between criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and whether Australia can push hatred back to the fringes before it becomes normalised in mainstream society.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

Behind The Headlines

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.

About the Host

Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.
About the Host
Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.