In this compelling conversation, Greg Lowe interviews Simone Szalmuk-Singer, CEO & Director of the ERDI Foundation. Simone shares insights from leading the boards of the ERDI Foundation and ERDI Group to Israel, many of whom were visiting Israel for the first time. Through Simone’s work at ERDI, she engages with a broad cross section of voices across Israeli society. Simone’s reflections on Israel, antisemitism and Israel-Diaspora relations following her fourth trip to Israel after October 7 are fascinating. Simone is a passionate community leader who has spent the past two decades applying her skills to community leadership and philanthropy across many communal organisations. With honesty and heart, Simone discusses what it means to lead with purpose, the importance of Jewish peoplehood, and the need to support each other in these turbulent times. Her closing words are a rallying cry: “As tired as we may feel as a community as a result of the long drawn out war, now is the time to dig deep into our Jewish resilience and stand by each other—here in Australia, in Israel, and around the world.” A powerful interview not to be missed.
Also available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77hykcfSHQs8bpvqLxu1gn?si=TRt9N8sTQzyUjfzOHzmLjw
Published Date: 7th June 2025
