From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea
This podcast seeks to be a conversation starter for those who seek to break beyond the binaries and labels of pro-Israel and pro-Palestine, exploring what it means to be pro-peace. Ultimately, it seeks to comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable.
Season 1 of From the Yarra was hosted by Hannah Baker and Ittay Flescher, a conversation between two Jews in Melbourne and Jerusalem about war and peace. It was recorded between December 2023 - October 2024.
Season 2 of 'From the Yarra' is coming soon, featuring exclusive conversations with Ittay Flescher about his new book, 'The Holy and the Broken.'
Podcasting since 2023 • 16 episodes
From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea
Latest Episodes
Dr. Sari Nusseibeh and Ittay Flescher in conversation
Jerusalem Book Launch for The Holy and the BrokenDr. 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 M...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:03
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:30
Finale: The Holy and the Broken
One year on from October 7, Hannah and Ittay reflect on the past year, expressing their fears, hopes and disappointments. And a very exciting announcement: Ittay has written a book! "The Holy and the Broken: A cry for peace from a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Conversations over cancelling with Ahmed Fouad Al-khatib
In our tenth episode, Ittay speaks with Ahmed Fouad Al-khatib, a U.S. citizen from Gaza and a Middle East political analyst. Ahmed has a master’s degree in intelligence studies from American Military University and has written and contrib...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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