Nitza Lowenstein (Hebrew: ניצה לוונשטיין; born 1953) is a retired Israeli-Australian radio broadcaster and producer. She is best known for presenting and producing radio shows for SBS Hebrew in both Modern Hebrew and English, from 1988 to 2023.[2]
Nitza Lowenstein | |
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ניצה לוונשטיין | |
| Born | Nitza Vengosh[1] 1953 |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand Macquarie University |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, journalist |
| Years active | 1988–2023 |
| Employer | SBS (1988–2023) |
| Spouse | Arthur Lowenstein |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editLowenstein was born and raised in Tel Aviv in Israel in 1953. Most of her childhood friends at that time were children of Holocaust survivors.[3] She married her South African husband, Arthur Lowenstein, in a traditional Jewish ceremony in Johannesburg, where they lived.[4] Lowenstein graduated with an MA in History & Literature in 1977 from the city's University of the Witwatersrand. She emigrated with her husband to Australia in the same year. They have three children together.[5]
Career
editIn 1984, she began working for Emanuel School, an independent Jewish Day School in Sydney, where she coordinated the Hebrew and Jewish Studies curriculum in the Infants School.[6]
SBS
editIn March 1988, Lowenstein began producing and presenting radio programs for SBS Hebrew, a public service broadcaster in Australia with programmes in both Hebrew and English.[2] During her 33.5 tenure she interviewed prominent global Jewish figures. In 1988 she interviewed Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel.[7] She also interviewed the Israeli writer A. B. Yehoshua in 1996.[8] In 2005, she interviewed Fiddler on the Roof star, Chaim Topol.[9] In 2016, she interviewed rabbi Shmuley Boteach.[10]
She also also interviewed key political figures from Israel, including Prime Ministers, Shimon Peres in 1994 and Benjamin Netanyahu in 1998.[2] She has also interviewed cabinet figures such as Amir Ohana in 2016.[11]
In addition, she has interviewed prominent Jewish Australians such as Ronni Kahn, Alex Ryvchin and politician Josh Frydenberg.[12][13][14] She has also interviewed local entertainment figures such as singer Lior.[15]
She interviewed non-Jewish politician, Pauline Hanson in 1997.[16]
She has also produced and presented special educational programmes on Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur, Kol Nidrei, Hanukkah and Purim.[17][18][19]
She has also produced special reports from Israel, such as when she was in the country during the 2022 Gaza–Israel clashes.[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ New South Wales Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Periodic (National : 1977 - 2011). 2 September 1981]
- ^ a b c Nitza Lowenstein Farewells SBS after 35.5 years of producing and broadcasting her radio shows SBS Hebrew. 25 August 2023
- ^ A quarter-of-a-century on air The Australian Jewish News. 27 March 2012
- ^ Nitza, the Jewish marriage celebrant migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved on 2 December 2024
- ^ Sydney Celebrant Celebrating Love and Life sydneycelebrant.net.au. Retrieved on 2 December 2024
- ^ From the Development Office Emanuel School. December 2018
- ^ Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate in 1988 SBS Interview with Nitza Lowenstein (Hebrew) SBS Hebrew. 9 March 2023
- ^ AB Yehoshua, award winning writer, in SBS 1996 Interview with Nitza Lowenstein SBS Hebrew. 22 March 2023
- ^ Tradition, tradition! Chaim Topol, Fiddler on the Roof SBS 2005 interview in Hebrew SBS Hebrew. 16 March 2023
- ^ What is KOSHER SEX? Rabbi Shmulik Boteach explains to Nitza SBS Hebrew. 6 January 2016
- ^ Amir Ohana MK a lawyer, former Shin Bet Official visiting Australia SBS Hebrew. 8 June 2016
- ^ Did you know, over 33,000 Jews were murdered 80 yrs ago, within two days at Babi Yar, Ukraine? Alex Ryvchin (English) SBS Hebrew. 7 October 2021
- ^ Ronni Kahn Australia Day Ambassador Hebrew SBS. 29 January 2017
- ^ Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in conversation with Nitza Lowenstein SBS Hebrew. 12 May 2019
- ^ We speak with Lior in "Fiddler on the Roof" SBS Hebrew. 27 March 2016
- ^ Pauline Hanson in 1997 SBS interview with Nitza Lowenstein SBS. 9 March 2023
- ^ Yom Kippur & Kol Nidrei (English) Tradition, History & Rituals SBS Hebrew. 2 October 2022
- ^ Happy Chanukah! The Narrative, Songs & Customs with Nitza Lowenstein SBS Hebrew. 15 December 2019
- ^ Purim Story, told by Nitza Lowenstein (English) SBS Hebrew. 25 February 2018
- ^ Special: Nitza Lowenstein reports from Israel SBS Hebrew. 7 August 2022