“Children saying heil Hitler”: What we’ve learned from the antisemitism hearings
May 11, 2026 •
The first week of hearings at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened with Jewish Australians describing what life now feels like.
Jewish community groups say reported antisemitic incidents in Australia have surged since October 7.
But the commission is not only hearing about what’s happened. It’s also being asked to answer a difficult question: what counts as antisemitism – and where is the line between political speech, criticism of Israel, and hatred directed at Jews?
Today, historian of modern Jewish life and culture David Slucki, who leads Monash University’s research into antisemitism, on how antisemitism should be understood, measured and responded to.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
“Children saying heil Hitler”: What we’ve learned from the antisemitism hearings
1910 • May 11, 2026
“Children saying heil Hitler”: What we’ve learned from the antisemitism hearings
The first week of hearings at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened with Jewish Australians describing what life now feels like.
Jewish community groups say reported antisemitic incidents in Australia have surged since October 7.
But the commission is not only hearing about what’s happened. It’s also being asked to answer a difficult question: what counts as antisemitism – and where is the line between political speech, criticism of Israel, and hatred directed at Jews?
Today, historian of modern Jewish life and culture David Slucki, who leads Monash University’s research into antisemitism, on how antisemitism should be understood, measured and responded to.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, David Slucki
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