The exuberant Alice Zaslavsky graces the ATA studio this week to chat about her new TV show ‘A bite to eat with Alice’, new book ‘Salad for days’ , her (hot) ancestor’s controversial cookbook and food shaming. Plus an angry letter and an apology. Special thanks to: www.fieldtofork.net.auArticles relevant to today’s episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/conversations-with-alice-in-the-universal-language-of-foodhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/i-was-called-both-a-shiksa-and-...

Where should Ashkenazi-Israelis go when the anti-zionists tell them to ‘go back to Europe’? What is (or who are?) The Elders of Zion? What happens when (hot) Rabbis do naughty things and bad TV is made about them? All of these questions are raised and most of them are answered in this week’s episode with your besties Tami and Dash. Articles relevant to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/dear-anti-zionisthttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/when-they-know-us-they-dont-h...

As the US Presidential election nears, Tami and Dash speak with TJI columnist and Democrat Dan Coleman about the paradox of American Jewish support for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Plus, a preview of TJI’s documentary, PITA with VEGEMITE, which is premiering at this year’s Jewish International Film Festival.https://www.jiff.com.au/films/pita-with-vegemite-an-israeli-australia-story#Article relevant to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/why-we-had-to-make-pi...

John Safran graces the ATA studio this week to talk about the time he squatted in Kanye (Ye) West’s mansion in Hollywood, Jewish paranoia and petty family dynamics. John’s new book is called “SQUAT - A week squatting at Kanye’s mansion” Squat by John Safran - Penguin Books AustraliaArticles adjacent to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/a-cigarette-or-heatstick-how-phillip-morris-deceives-us-with-euphemismshttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/what-i-tell-my-black-...

Ahead of YENTL’s run at the Sydney Opera House 17 October - 10 November 2024, Tami and Dash speak to author, playwright & content creator Elise Esther Hearst (who co-wrote the play with director Gary Abrahams and Galit Klas) about the urgency to tell and experience Jewish stories and Yiddish theatre in Australia. They also share some "super gay" talmudic facts. Special thanks to this episode’s Pronunciation Patrol Rosa Alpert and to Ivany Investment Group for their sponsorship. ...

In this High Holy Day special episode, one of Australia's leading rabbis, Ralph Genende, joins Dash and Tami to reflect on Yom Kippur and the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Special thanks to Ivany Investment Group for sponsoring this episode: www.ivanyinvest.com.auArticles relevant to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/beyond-a-year-of-shattered-hopehttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/october-7-set-off-an-existential-ache-a-kind-of-bewildering-fear...

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the brink of an all-out war? We confront the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah with Arab affairs expert and content creator Elhanan Miller. Elhanan sheds light on Israel's recent intelligence and military actions, the influence of Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah (who was killed in the days after the episode was recorded), and the intricate ties between Hezbollah and Iran. Lastly, we explore the complex cultural and political landscape of Lebanon ...

Do Jewish men have smaller schmeckles than the average population? Co-hosts Tami and (reluctant) Dash are joined by journalist, author and masterful researcher Marina Kamenev to crunch the numbers and unpack the centuries-old racist stereotype. Plus a not-to-be-missed original song which answers the evergreen question: Does size matter? Special thanks to online men’s health platform MOSH for their support: getmosh.com.au And Sigit Anw for giving us permission to use ‘Frank Sina...

Should every Jewish person with a social media account be posting in support of Israel and the rise of anti-Jewish racism right now? Should every Jewish person with a social media account be acknowledging Palestinian civilian suffering in equal measure? In this episode, Tami and Dash bring these questions (and more) to "anti-anti-semitsm" advocate and accidental influencer Marnie Perlstein. Special thanks to Optique Barangaroo for their support: https://optiquebarangaroo.com.au/Arti...

Upon hearing the news of the murder of six Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza on Sept 1st, Jewish communities were thrust into mourning. Since then, it has been very difficult for many to speak about these deaths and it’s a rare gift to be able to communicate articulately while in the depths of grief. With his striking capacity for empathy and hope, TJI’s Jerusalem correspondent Ittay Flescher joined Tami and Dash to describe the despair many in Israel in the Jewish world feel. ‘The ...

The pageantry and ecstatic 'vibe' of last month's Democratic National Convention (DNC), in which Kamala Harris was certified the party's presidential nominee, belied a dark reality: American Jewish voters, once home among Democrats, are now politically homeless. That's the view of Peter Savodnik, a Washington-based journalist and senior editor for The Free Press. Peter reported on the DNC and the Republican National Convention (hello, Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock) and is increasingly troubled by w...

There is no episode of ATA this week, so Dash spoke with Sydney-based radio and podcast producer Rob Kaldor about The Jewish Independent's four-part series Tensions Transplanted (released on 6 September).

British David Baddiel is a rare breed: a comedian, author, screenwriter and songwriter with an unflinching commitment to telling the truth. In his latest books, My Family and The God Desire, Baddiel shares his strange and dysfunctional upbringing and his private yearnings for the existence of a god and 'cosmic justice'. He's in Australia for the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, and joined ATA for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, golfing memorabilia and antisemitism post-October 7. Plu...

In their second episode for Season 2, Tami asks esteemed academic, author and political scientist Kylie Moore-Gilbert to pretend to be her bat mitzvah teacher and explain Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination. “Like, who was the bad man and what’s going to happen now?” etc. Plus Dash learns how to pronounce Aussie-Jewish Olympian Noémie Fox’s name. TJI articles relevant to this week’s episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/october-7-architect-yahya-sinwar-set-to-make-hamas-even...

In their first episode of Season 2, Tami and Dash discuss their respective international trips and share audience highlights from Season 1. Plus Jewish-Australian Olympic success stories and some bidet appreciation. Articles referenced or adjacent to the topics discussed in this episode https://thejewishindependent.com.au/the-one-question-people-ask-me-when-i-get-home-from-turkeyhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/jemimas-gold-medal-powered-by-grandmothers-auschwitz-survivor-storyht...

In their Season One Finale, Dash and Tami are joined by the Co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and internationally acclaimed author Alex Ryvchin … and his better half Vicki to talk about their life post Oct 7, including Alex’s glow up. Plus a new litmus test for friendship and an angry instagram comment. Articles mentioned/ adjacent to the ideas explored in this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/a-parents-perspective-i-dont-feel-safe-anymorehttps://...

Are you a proud Jew? Has Australia’s response to October 7 stifled your cultural or religious expression? In this episode Dash and Tami chat to Georgia Ezra and Richie Morris; two high profile people with a television show in the US and a big social media following who have maintained a strong commitment to displaying their Judaism publicly. Plus, Dates vs Apples and DIY circumcisions. Articles mentioned/adjacent to the ideas explored in this episode: https://thejewishindependent.co...

Are Australia’s Jews rich and powerful; pulling the strings of the media and the government to favour their interests? In this episode, Dash and Tami continue to unpack the racist conspiracy that's been resuscitated online post-October 7. Plus, gateway schmears and a new way to identify as a contemporary Jew. Articles adjacent to the ideas explored in this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/editorial-australia-day-or-invasion-day-its-no-place-for-palestinian-partisanshipht...

Are Australia’s Jews rich and powerful; pulling the strings of government and business to favour their interests? In this episode, Dash presents an anxious Tami with some statistical evidence as they attempt to unpack the first part of this conspiracy that's been gaining traction online post-October 7. Plus, Australia’s first Jewish postie and a GIVEAWAY! TJI articles discussed in this episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/charities-create-online-toolkit-to-help-those-affected-by-cost-o...

In their sweariest episode yet, Tami and Dash have Eurovision expert Alon Amir answer all your ignorant questions about the epic and surprisingly political song contest. Plus, Yom Hashoah, the university protest encampments and a Hebrew pronunciation faux pas. SHOW NOTES TJI articles discussed in this episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/this-yom-hashoah-im-using-laughter-as-an-act-of-remembrance-and-resiliencehttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/rise-of-fringe-jewish-voices-t...

In this week’s episode, Tami and Dash ask TJI’s Jerusalem Correspondent Ittay Flescher all the questions you’re embarrassed to ask about the Ultra-Orthodox exemption from the IDF, which could end in the coming months. Plus Jewish Anzacs, a family curse and we receive unpunctuated feedback from a ‘passionate’ listener of the show. TJI articles discussed in this episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/haredims-refusal-to-fight-a-moral-stainhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/elec...

In this week's episode of ATA, Dash (the wise son) and Tami (the simple son) interview Jerusalem-based journalist, educator and peacemaker Ittay Flescher (aka. The Aussie Eliyahu Hanavi?) about Passover and his experience on April 14th when Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel. Plus Tami shares 10 reasons why the 10 plagues need trigger warnings and they manage to squeeze in everyone’s favourite segment … kvetch of the week! SHOW NOTES TJI articles discussed in this epis...

With tensions increasing between Israel, Iran and Lebanon, in this week's episode of ATA, Dash and Tami interview Dror Doron. Dror is a senior advisor at the United Against Nuclear Iran organization, he previously served for 17 years in Israel's government where he regularly briefed senior decision-makers on developments in the Middle East, particularly on Hezbollah. They also reveal some incriminating information about Tami’s ancestral pickle empire and share some admissions made by...

In this week's episode of ATA, Tami reveals the tangy tagline of her great-great-grandparents' pickle factory, Palata Pickles. Is "Penny Wong good or bad for Israel"? We examine the Foreign Affairs Minister's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict. And, in the spirit of preparing ourselves for (nasty) audience feedback, we reprise one of Tami's all-time favourite pieces of hate mail. TJI articles discussed in this...