L'Chaim - To Life S13 E10 (23-07-2025) with James Macpherson, Dr Simon Holloway, Joshua Goodman, Helen Gelber, Gareth Narunsky and Sharon Kuper

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

 

 

Title: James Macpherson – Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism should quit in disgust (*from 0:23 mins)

Description: Sky News host James Macpherson discusses the Albanese government’s disregard for Jillian Segal’s role as antisemitism envoy.

 

 

Title: Dr Simon Holloway – We have a responsibility to serve as ambassadors of history (*from 5:59 mins)

Description: Morry Frenkel speaks with Dr Simon Holloway, Manager of Community and Corporate Programs at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, about the latest nine-week course, titled the Holocaust Education Course, being offered by the museum. Simon describes the topics covered by the course, which he is presenting together with the museum’s Co-President, Sue Hampel OAM. Simon also talks about the primary role of education in combatting the presence of antisemitism, which is such a destructive force in society. Although the first week of the course took place on Monday 21st, July, all lectures will be available online for registrants to access. The Holocaust Education Course offers an in-depth course for people who are seeking a thorough introduction to the Holocaust, or a more comprehensive exploration for those who wish to build on their knowledge. For further information and registration, go to https://mhm.org.au/event/holocaust-education-course-2/

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Title: KAN English News Flash – July 23, 2025 at 2PM IDT (*from 21:24 mins)

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

 

 

Title: Joshua Goodman – We are changing how people are thinking about the Jews (*from 28:18 mins)

Description: Malka Lawrence speaks with Joshua Goodman, the Community Engagement Manager at the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV). The JCCV is the recognised roof body and voice of Victorian Jewry—representing over 59 member organisations, from synagogues and schools to cultural groups, sporting clubs, aged care providers, and social justice organisations. It plays a vital role in advocating for and supporting the Jewish community while fostering strong connections with the broader Victorian public. One of the standout initiatives led by Josh is the Jewish Immersion Program, the JCCV’s flagship cultural training program, which continues to grow rapidly. It’s designed to educate non-Jewish service providers—like local councils, health and aged care workers, emergency services, and sporting clubs—on the richness, diversity, and lived experiences of Victoria’s Jewish community. The program has been widely praised for its impact in building understanding, addressing prejudice, and promoting inclusion.

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Title: Helen Gelber – The Biscuit Bakers: The biscuits just spoke to us (*from 50:41 mins)

Description: Maurice Klein speaks with Helen Gelber, founder of The Biscuits Bakers, an organisation of about sixty volunteers coming together post October 7 to raise money for and supporting projects in Israel, by baking biscuits and chocolates for sale. Helen tells us how The Biscuit Bakers’ volunteers bake the many different types of handmade kosher biscuits and cookies, then attending many major Jewish events, functions and simchas to sell their now very popular products,  as well as getting their wonderful message of tzedakah supporting Israel, out there to the community. For more information and to place orders click on The Biscuits Bakers - Emunah Australia Instagram page @thebiscuitbakersemunahau or the Emunah website at www.emunah.org.au.

 

 

Title: Gareth Narunsky – Tomorrow’s AJN Headlines today (*from 59:03 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 L