Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

Gil Hoffman is an award-winning journalist who now serves as the executive director and executive editor of Honest Reporting, a non-profit watchdog agency that combats inaccuracy and bias in Israel-related reporting. Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation about the challenges and opportunities that Honest Reporting is facing and what we can do to help.

Jay Tcath is the Executive Vice President of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago and serves as a key figure in the fight against anti-semitism and for the safety and security of the Jewish people. He is a frequent contributor to the media and serves as a key strategist in the Jewish community's response to anti-semitism in the Midwest. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation with...

Rabbi Menachem Penner is the newly appointed Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America. Join Rabbi Matanky in his discussion about the changing role of the rabbinate, the rabbi in politics and the meaning of the Modern Orthodox comunity

Dr. Daniel Polisar is the Executive Vice President and co-founder of Shalem College. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and was a Truman and Fulbright Scholar. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating conversation about anti-Israel protests and lack of moral clarity on American college campuses, the war in Israel, the unity and strength of purpose in Israel and future possibilities.

Rabbi Yosef Blau has been the mashgiach ruchani of Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary for nearly 50 years. During that time, he has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students and served in leadership roles in World Jewry. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation with HaRav Blau, about his teachers, the changes he has seen in education and the challenges we cont...

Alderman Debra Silverstein has represented Chicago's 50th Ward for thriteen years, but since October 7th she has been in the middle of a maelstrom of anti-Israel/anti-Semitic sentiments. Join Rabbi Matanky in this cnversation about the resolutions presented to Chicago City Council that have been the source of great controversy.

Batya Ungar-Sargon is the opinion editor of Newsweek, an author, and a frequent guest on news programs. Join Rabbi Matanky in wide-ranging conversation from anitsenitism in America to the upcoming elections.

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, the Jewish Law comunist for the Jerusalem Post and the newly released book, Judaism Confront War: Jewish Military Ethics for the 21st Century. Join Rabbi Matanky for his conversation with Rabbi Brody about his book and the lessons learned regarding the current Gaza War.

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein is one of the most creative and innovative religious leaders in the world. His leadership of the South African community is legendary and his outspoken criticism of the the President of South Africa and the United Nations has been hailed for its moral clarity and power. Join Rabbi Matanky in conversation with this great Jewish leader.

Yair Ettinger is a journalist and author and a keen analyst of issues of religion and State in Israel. His most recent book is "Frayed: The Disputes Unraveling Religious Zionists." Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation about the current and future state of Religious Zionists.

Dr. Simcha Chesner has been a practicing psychologist for more than three decades specializing in helping studnets with learning differences. He is the co-author of the new book Kosher ADHD which offers practical advice for parents and teachers in how to empower them to support childrens become successful in shcool, life and Judaism. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating discussion on the challenge...

Since the war in Israel began, Lema'an Achai chesed has been at the forefront helping soldiers, their families, and evacuees receive much needed supplies. From flashlights and protein bars for soldiers, the financial assistance to evacuees, Lemaan Achai was looked towards to pivot from their classic chesed work. At the helm of Lemaan Achai is Rabbi Avrohom Leventhal. Join Rabbi Matanky for a c...

Rabbi Dr. Alexander Seinfeld is an educator and author, whose most recent book "Body and Soul: The Torah path to health, fitness and a Holy Life," uses the words of the Rabbis to guide people towards living a helathier lifestyle. Known for his "The Art of Amazement: Judaism's Forgotten Spirituality," Rabbi Seinfeld is a sought after teacher and lecturer. Join us for a fasci...

Stuart Schnee is a book shepherd, specializing in helping authors get their books publshed. Based out of Israel, he has worked with all of the major Jerwish publishers ands authors as diverse at Rabbi Chaim Sabato, and cookbook author, Paula Shoyer. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation about the process of book publishing and the challenges authors face to bring their books to print.

Dr. Daniel Polisar is the co-founder of Shalem College in Jerusalem. A former Fulbright and Truman Fellow, he is an articulate and insightful observer of Israeli society. Join Rabbi Matanky for this conversation about the Israel's national mood dirung the war, the chalnges that may be coming, and the challenges in academia.

Dr. Norman Blumenthal is a world renowned expert in the treatment of trauma. He is the Director of Trauma Services at Ohel Zachter Family National Traua Center and Adjunct Professor at Yeshiva University RIETS and Ferkauf Graduate School. Join Rabbi Matanky for this conversation that includes a discussion of the trauma resulting form the massacre of October 7th, and the challenges to mental health...

Join us for a Virtual Solidarity Mission to Israel with Rav Doron Perez, Rav Ben Menora, Michal Santhouse, and Dr. Yechiel Leiter. Listen to their refelctions on this war, the stories of family who have fallen, or been taken captive, and the hope that persists. This is a special episode that should not be missed.

Rav Binyamin Zimmerman is a currently serving in Israeli Army as a captain (res.) in the IDF Rabbinate, and a member of the halachic team of the IDF Rabbinate. In his civilian life he is the director of World Mizrachi's Musmachim program, the educational director of Zomet Institute of Halakha and Technology, and the founder and director of HESBER (hesber.org). Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversa...

Zvika Kein is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Jewish World analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the current situation in Israel, the response of the press and even the recent March for Israel in Washington DC

Haviv Gur is the senior political analyst for Times of Israel. Formerly the spokesman for the Jewish Agency and the World Jewry analyst for the Jerusalem Post, his insights on the current situation in Israel, the political scene and the impact of world Jewry is riveting. Join Rabbi Matanky for this important episode of Daytime Dialogues.

Rabbi Doron Podlashuk is the director of Manhigut Toranit, a five-year post smicha program, training rabbis to serve in leadership posts around the world. His graduates are prepared not only in Torah scholarship but also leadership training and community building. Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation that also addresses the current crisis in Israel

HaRav Mosheh Lichtenstein is the Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion and a leading voice in the Religious Zionist Community. Join Rabbi Matanky for a powerful conversation about the war in Israel, the response in the yeshiva, and rhe conversations he has had with his students, soldiers in the IDF.

Rabbi Dov Kidron is a great-great nephew of HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, ztz"l, the first Chief Rabbi of Modern Israel and he is the host of the popular podcast "Orot MiMizrach," which focuses on the teachings of Rav Kook. Join Rabbi Mtanky in this conversation about Rav Kook's vision for the State of Israel, the interactions he had with the secular Israelis, and even im...

Rabbi Reuven Spolter is an Israel-based Jewish educator who is working with communities around the world via his role at Herzog Global, Kitah and the Moishna Project. In addition, he is one of the key individuals helping couples from around the world access the documentation to prove their Jewish status and be able to be married in Israel. join Rabbi Matanky in learning about his proijects and the...

A former journalist and activist for Ethiopian Jewry, Rabbi Micha Odenheimer co-founded Tevel b'Tzedek in 2007 to address the extreme poverty in Third-World countries. Working in Zambia, Haiti and Nepal, Tevel b'Tzedek has not only helped create self-sustaining communities, but has created a kiddush Hashem in the process. Join Rabbi Matanky for this latest edition of Daytime Dialogues and...