Join co-hosts Amit Rehak and Henry Weinreich for a special The Hebrew Brothers Podcast episode. We spotlight nine remarkable guests and the valuable lessons they’ve shared over the past year. This special edition concludes with a solemn call to action: #BringThemHomeNow. Featuring;

Yocheved Kim Ruttenberg, founder of Sword of Iron.

Author Rachelle Unreich, A Brilliant Life.

Never Again is Now advocacy movement co-founders Mark Leach and daughter Freya Leach.

Wellness Guru Nathan Klimenko, Your Fitness.

Global Advocate Marnie Perlstein.

Jewish Pride Coffees and Style Liz Rudenko.

Author Linda Margolin Royal Star on the Grave

Founder Avner’s Jewish Bakery Ed Halmagyi.

Ben Adler Virtuoso.

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Meet cool virtuoso Ben Adler on this week’s The Hebrew Brothers with Amit Rehak and Henry Weinreich. Ben is an Australian-based violinist, composer, and arranger founder of his klezmer fusion band CHUTNEY (established in 2019) and the Nomad String Quartet (founded in 2021). Ben is the Director of SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival (formerly Shir Madness), and the Musical Curator at Emanuel Synagogue. He also performs with the ARIA Award-winning gypsy band Monsieur Camembert. For several years, Ben performed and toured across Australia as a section member and soloist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO). Internationally, he has led the Hillel String Quartet and toured with pianist Will Cesta. In Sydney, Ben has collaborated with esteemed ensembles such as the Australia Piano Quartet, the Sydney Art Quartet, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Opera Australia Orchestra, and the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. In the creative and arts fields, he combats behind the scenes of antisemitism. He stands for passion, emotion and courage.

Tracks today:

Sarit Michael sings Kama At Yafa from Chutney’s album Ajar, available on all platforms

Ilan Kidron sings Toxic Moonlight from Chutney’s album Ajar, which is available on all platforms.

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Ben Adler Instagram chutney.band Instagram chutney.band

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**Avner’s Featured Interview. Join The Hebrew Brothers—Henry Weinreich and Amit Rehak—for an exclusive conversation with the inspiring Ed Halmagyi of Avner's. A celebrated chef, advocate, and modern-day Jewish superhero, Ed opens up about his fearless approach to confronting Jewish fear, embracing humanity, and unapologetically owning Jewish identity.

In this candid interview, Ed discusses the importance of normalising conversations about mental health—particularly the challenges of bipolar disorder—and standing tall in the face of adversity. With two decades of experience on Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens, Ed shares insights into thriving in the world of television. His culinary expertise shines at Avner’s, where his iconic bagel and lox and the best babka in town have become legendary.

Ed’s proactive advocacy and global influence make him a true force for positive change. This interview is a powerful blend of inspiration, empowerment, and a celebration of a man devoted to his community and beyond

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