Call Me Back - with Dan Senor The Vilification of World Jewry - with Yossi Klein Halevi & Donniel Hartman
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Dec 18, 2025 
Donniel Hartman, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, and Yossi Klein Halevi, author and identity scholar, delve into the complex identity crisis faced by diaspora Jews today. They discuss the impact of recent violence on community awareness and the historical roots of Australian Jewry. The hosts express their anger at the vilification of Israel, examining how rhetoric can lead to real-world consequences. They confront whether Jews should stay or consider emigration, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining vibrant Jewish life globally.
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Trauma Shouldn't Define A Community
- The Bondi massacre risks defining the Australian Jewish community by trauma rather than its rich, creative life.
- Donniel Hartman warns that catastrophes can shrink complex identities into a single tragic event.
1986 Lecture Tour Changed Perspectives
- Yossi Klein Halevi recounts his first 1986 lecture tour in Australia and the strong ties he felt with local Jewish students.
- He links that early warmth to today's community leaders who once were those students.
Survivor Legacy Shapes Australian Jewry
- Australia hosts disproportionately many Holocaust survivor families, shaping its Jewish vitality and identity.
- Yossi argues that this heritage fuels community strength and creativity in Jewish life there.