From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea

Two Years On - Moving from Yes But to Yes And

This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025. A reflection of words and music, it explores what has been, the opportunities and challenges of the 20-point plan, and what can be.  Feedback is welcome at: fromtheyarra@gmail.com

Will peace ever be possible?

This episode is a conversation that took place on August 10, 2025 as part of the Torah 2020 series established by Tamra Aviva Wright. Ittay was interviewed by Dr Lindsay Simmonds, a Research Fellow at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) where she has lectured, written, and convened courses for over 20 years, focusing on women in Biblical narrative, the Talmud, and Jewish Law.  In 2024, Lindsay completed a three-year project at the Religion and Global Society Unit at the London School of Economics (LSE), UK, where she led research on Women of Faith and Peacebuilding, examining the work of Israeli and Palestinian women peacebuilders. The conversation touches on a range of issues from empathy and humanisation to social media and hope.  Feedback is welcome at fromtheyarra@gmail.com For more resources on facilitating dialogue or deepening knowledge, visit https://www.ittay.au/what-can-i-do

Dr. Sari Nusseibeh and Ittay Flescher in conversation

Jerusalem Book Launch for The Holy and the Broken Dr. Sari Nusseibeh and Ittay Flescher in conversation at the Albright Institute on the evening of July 7, 2025. Introduction by Lana Ikelan from Kids4Peace, with closing remarks by Mahmoud Muna. The Educational Bookshop and the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research sponsored the event.  Feedback is welcome at: fromtheyarra@gmail.com For more info on upcoming book events in the UK, visit ittay.au

Wrestling with Revenge

This episode features a Dvar Torah for Parshat Mishpatim shared by Ittay at Kehilat Kolenu in Melbourne on February 21, 2025   It deals with issues of hostage-taking, revenge, justice and peace.

Melbourne Book Launch - The Holy and the Broken

This is a live recording of the Melbourne Book Launch of 'The Holy and the Broken,' hosted by the ACJC and TJI. It features music from Beth Riordan and Or Sagiv followed by a conversation between Sidra Kranz Moshinsky and Ittay Flescher. Thanks to John Circosta for arranging the sound setup at the Malvern Town Hall on February 9, 2025. 'The Holy and the Broken' is now on sale in bookshops across Australia and online. For more information on the book, see www.ittay.au [http://www.ittay.au/] Feedback is welcome to fromtheyarra@gmail.com [fromtheyarra@gmail.com]