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Generation Change

A column profiling extraordinary young Australian Jews who are making a positive impact in their local communities, awarded Best Report in Multicultural Media 2025 at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals

Portraits of young Jewish changemakers featured in The Jewish Independent’s Generation Change series
Generation Change: Rachel Moshel
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Rachel Moshel: Creating a space for Jewish art and joy

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After hosting private salons for Jewish creatives, musician Rachel Moshel is taking the idea public with a new monthly event showcasing both emerging and established artists

  • Generation Change: Gabe Freund
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Gabe Freund: Leaving behind a better world

    Gideon Cohen
  • Generation Change words next to Elliot Szafran's photo
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Elliot Szafran: food that feels like a hug from Zaide

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Jessica Palti Generation Change hero
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Jessica Palti: helping young Cambodians achieve a bright future

    Peter Kohn
  • David Zwier
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    David Zwier: delivering comfort with a conscience

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Josh Kirsh Generation Change banner
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Josh Kirsh: planning a NSW political first

    Tami Sussman 1
  • Leah Freudenberger
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Leah Freudenberger: from insular roots to inclusive care

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Rob Miller is COO and acting CEO of FoodFilled (Image: Launchpad/TJI).
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Rob Miller: filling the food insecurity gap

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Jaimee Krawitz
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Jaimee Krawitz: changing the eating disorder conversation

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Mandi Kuran
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Mandi Kuran: creating a community of Jewish mothers

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Talia Datt
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Talia Datt: a study in start-up success

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Barrett in Israel as a participant in the Beutel Seminar for Progressive Jewish Leadership (Image: supplied/TJI).
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Cassie Barrett: a Jew by choice

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Adam Gottschalk
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Adam Gottschalk: a campaigner for climate action

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Jesse Lenn
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Jesse Lenn: a champion for community education

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Speedy Shatari
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Speedy Shatari: a leader for LGBTQ+ visibility

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Joseph Friedman
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Joseph Friedman: a pioneer for prisoners

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Bianca Stern
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Bianca Stern: an ally for disability inclusion

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Aharon Friedland
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Aharon Friedland: a fighter for First Nations health

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
  • Madeleine Buchner founded Little Dreamers, a non-profit supporting young carers
    Generation ChangeInterviewAustralia

    Madeleine Buchner: a voice for young carers

    Ruby Kraner-Tucci
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