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Hosted by Rabbi Mendel Kastel, this series from Jewish House features honest, grounded conversations with experts and community leaders on how antisemitism is experienced today — and what we can do about it.
With warmth and clarity, Rabbi Kastel guides each episode, connecting practical insights back to Jewish House’s mission of care, inclusion and resilience.
Each episode features insights from leaders across health, education, law, faith and other sectors; people working on the frontlines of community wellbeing and inclusion. Their lived experience and professional expertise help unpack the realities of antisemitism and how we can all respond with care and courage.
Appointed in March 2022, Susan Pearce AM leads NSW Health, overseeing 142,000 staff and a $30 billion budget. With a background in nursing and law, she brings a broad perspective to healthcare leadership. Her focus on patient-centred care has been pivotal, including guiding NSW’s COVID-19 response.
Giridharan Sivaraman has been Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner since March 2024. Formerly Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, he led landmark race cases and championed workers’ rights. He chairs Multicultural Australia and serves on the Queensland Multicultural Advisory Council.
Rabbi Gad Krebs has been College Rabbi at Moriah College since 2021, after 16 years as Senior Rabbi at Kehillat Masada. Holding a Master’s in Psychotherapy and Counselling, he is also a conflict mediator, executive coach, and active contributor to Jewish education and community life.
Rabbi Zalman Abraham serves on the leadership team of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and directs The Wellness Institute, focusing on youth mental health. He has authored educational courses, was Editor-in-Chief at AskMoses.com, and, ordained in Israel, blends Jewish teachings with modern wellness practices.
Dr Kate Gould is a Clinical Neuropsychologist in community rehabilitation private practice and Senior Research Fellow at Monash University’s Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre. Her work focuses on behavioural, psychological and cognitive changes after brain injury and their treatment.
Each episode tackles a different part of the antisemitism conversation—from health to schools, emotional safety to everyday bias. Hear from people on the front line and walk away with something real you can use.
Susan Pearce joins Rabbi Mendel Kastel to talk about what real safety looks like in healthcare. They cover everyday bias, gaps in cultural understanding, and how community groups like Jewish House are helping make care more respectful and emotionally safe for everyone.
Rabbi Zalman Abraham shares what led him to create Unbreakable, a program focused on inner strength and identity. He and Rabbi Kastel explore what it means to be emotionally prepared for antisemitism and how people can teach resilience to kids without making fear the focus.
Rabbi Gad Krebs works with students every day, and he’s seeing firsthand how antisemitism is showing up in schools and homes. This episode looks at how young people are reacting, how families can support them, and what real allyship looks like in a school setting.
Psychologist Amanda Gordon unpacks the emotional toll of antisemitism, especially when it’s subtle or ignored. This episode offers support for anyone feeling isolated, along with practical ways to stay grounded, seek help, and support others without overstepping.
Rabbi Zalman Abraham shares what led him to create Unbreakable, a program focused on inner strength and identity. He and Rabbi Kastel explore what it means to be emotionally prepared for antisemitism and how people can teach resilience to kids without making fear the focus.
Antisemitism can show up in different parts of life; from the workplace to the classroom, from online spaces to our own families. These articles offer practical advice and emotional support to help you respond, speak up and take care of yourself and others.
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