Alex Ryvchin, writer and co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, discusses the intense emotions following the fire attack on a Melbourne synagogue, highlighting the Jewish community's feelings of fear and anger. He dives into the challenges openly Jewish individuals face in Australia, including rising antisemitism and the complexities of Jewish identity amidst geopolitical tensions. Ryvchin also critiques the government's response, advocating for educational reforms and deeper community dialogue on these pressing issues.
