Bearing Witness on October 7th with Nova Festival Survivor Natalie Sanandaji
On the second anniversary of October 7th, host Tami Sussman sits down with Nova Festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji, an Iranian-American Jewish woman who narrowly escaped the Hamas attacks. Natalie discusses her transformation from New York real estate professional to full-time advocate fighting antisemitism, her unique perspective as someone with both Israeli and Iranian heritage and why she believes this conflict extends far beyond Israel and Palestine. She opens up about survivor's guilt, the responsibility she feels to speak for those who can't, and the surprising support she's received from the Iranian diaspora.Tami and Natalie discuss the vital importance of bearing witness, the broader threats to women and minorities and why breaking out of echo chambers is essential for meaningful change.Follow Natalie and her incredible work:https://www.instagram.com/natalie.sanandaji/?hl=enFootage of Natalie being reunited with Moshe Saati who saved her life on Oct 7: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/12/21/exp-nova-festival-reunion-will-ripley-pkg-122112aseg2-cnni-world.cnnA special thank you to the National Council of Jewish Women You can follow Tami hereRead and listen to more from The Jewish IndependentX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent
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Legacy, Leadership, and the Long Game: Rabbis Jeffrey Kamins and Jacqueline Ninio
At Australia's largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue, a historic transition is underway as the High Holy Days approach. Longstanding Senior Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins has announced he is passing the metaphorical shofar to Rabbi Jacqueline Nino. Tami and Dash sat down with this wise and inspiring rabbinic duo to discuss legacy, leadership, and how Jeffrey has played 'the long game.' Oh, and Tami and Dash have an announcement of their own! You won’t regret subscribing to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_bits and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent
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Ellie's Story: From Family Kitchen to Award-Winning Cookbook
Tami and Dash sit down with chef, author, influencer and newly minted award-winner Ellie Bouhadana. From the kitchen to the page, Ellie has been cooking up more than focaccia. Catch a glimpse of Ellie's table :)Articles relevant to today's episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/the-best-jewish-australian-books-of-the-past-yearhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/writer-awards-celebrate-talent-in-face-of-discriminationYou won’t regret subscribing to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_bits and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent
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Wary Serenity: Deborah Conway & Ben Adler on Performing Music Post-October 7
In the middle of the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days, SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival is returning to stages in Sydney and Melbourne. This year's theme, Songs of Strength, will see Jewish music ranging from musical theatre to pop, liturgical to the latest releases from Israel - including the song that propelled Yuval Raphael to second place at Eurovision, New Day Will Rise.But behind this celebration lies a more complex story. What does it mean to create music when your very identity has become controversial? In this raw conversation, Australian music icon Deborah Conway and SHIR festival director Ben Adler reveal the personal and professional costs of being Jewish artists in post-October 7th Australia - from cancelled performances and security concerns to the artistic defiance that keeps them creating.Articles related to this week's episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/if-i-have-to-pick-a-hill-to-die-on-exposing-antisemitism-among-the-good-is-the-onehttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/extreme-intolerance-deborah-conway-on-the-pro-palestinian-protestors-who-wouldnt-let-her-singhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/deborah-conway-in-conversation-with-ramona-kovalhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/australian-music-video-goes-viral-in-support-of-israelhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/chutneys-debut-album-is-a-klezmer-tasting-jarMore information about SHIR:https://www.shir.com.au/And about Deborah and Ben's music and upcoming shows:https://www.deborahconway.com/https://www.chutneyband.com/You won’t regret subscribing to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_bits and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent
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Beyond Survival: Sydney Jewish Museum's Bold New Chapter
After welcoming over one million visitors since opening its doors in 1992, the Sydney Jewish Museum is embarking on an ambitious and brave transformation that speaks directly to our tumultuous present moment.Senior Curator Shannon Biederman shares a curator's perspective on navigating the delicate balance between preserving Holocaust testimony and celebrating living Jewish culture in the post-October 7 age. The week's episode is sponsored by the Sydney Jewish Museum Articles related to this week's episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/expanded-sydney-jewish-museum-aims-to-challenge-prejudice-with-pridehttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/sydney-jewish-museum-to-build-new-cultural-centre-in-major-expansionhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/video-sydney-jewish-museum-immortalises-holocaust-survivors-3d-technologyMore information about the redevelopment:https://capitalappeal.sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au/Submit your 'Chai-lights'You won’t regret subscribing to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_bits and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent
Are you ashamed to admit you're not across the big issues and events affecting Jews in Australia, Israel and around the Jewish world?In this new podcast from online publication The Jewish Independent, Your Third Cousin Tami Sussman and TJI's Dashiel Lawrence tackle the week's 'Chewiest and Jewiest' topics.
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