Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

Rabbi Yaakov Glasser is one of the most creative and innovative rabbis and Jewish educators in America. The former Dean of Yeshiva University's Center for the Jewish Future, he now serves as the Managing Director of the Orthodox Union's Department of Communal Engagement. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Glasser about the changes and challenges that face our community, and the opportuniti...

Dr. Aaron Segal is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Hebrew University, a students of HaRav Aharon Lichtenstein and a talented young Jewish philosopher. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Dr. Segal about the need for philosophy in our times, some of the challenges and the opportunities it presents to our community.

Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern is not only the Senior Advisor to the Provost of Yeshiva University, the Deputy Director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought, but also has contributed to and edited more the 17 books, many of them focusing on the impact the Torah and Jewish experience had on America culture. join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation of the role Jewish thought and text has had...

Rabbi Ya'akov Trump leads once of the most vibrant and exciting synagogues on the East Coast - the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cederhurst. A native of Johannesburg, Rabbi Trump is a prolific teacher, with podcasts on Nach Yomi, Aliyah Yomi and Pesukei HaDaf. Join Rabbi Matanky as he explores with Rabbi Trump what it means to be a successful rabbi, the changing nature of synagogues and their leadershi...

Professor Lawrence Schiffman is one of the world's experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, Judaism in Late Antiquity, the history of Jewish law, and Talmudic literature. He is the Judge Abraham Lieberman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, the former Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Education at Yeshiva University, and the former Chair of the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Juda...

Herbert Block is the Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, the umbrella organization which brings together more than 40 Zionists organizations from across the spectrum. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation about what Zionism means today, how AZM is able to serve such a wide ranging constituency, and what impact American Zionist have upon Israel.

Algemeiner just named Imam Abdullah Antpeli was name to the Top 100 People Influencing Jewish Life in 2022. Currently, a professor at Duke University, he is also the co-director of the Hartman Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative which brings Muslim leaders to Israel to learn about Israel and Judaism. Join Rabbi Matanky as he welcomes the Imam for a conversation about Muslim Anti-Semitism, Jew...

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin is the director of education at NCSY, and instructor at Yeshiva University and one of the most thoughtful observers of Jewish community. His understanding of the challenges facing the Orthodox community belie a deep appreciation and concern for our future. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Bashevkin about the challenges facing our community, the changes that have bee...

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the newly appointed executive director of the Halachic Organ Donor Society (HODS) and the Jew Law columnist for the Jerusalem Post. Join Rabbi Matanky as he and Rabbi Brody talk about the challenges and opportunities facing HODS, the new direction of the organization as it focuses on end-of-life planning,, and then discuss Rabbi Brody's upcoming book "Judaism Confronts Wa...

Rabbi Jeffrey Sacks is  the co-founder of WebYeshiva.org, the leading online source for free Torah content with over 60 hours of new classes per week, the editor of RCA's Tradition Journal and one of the leading authorities on S.Y. Agnon. Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks with Rabbi Saks about all three of these major ventures and the impact they have had on his life and on world Jewry.

Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner, BCC, serves as the senior rabbi and director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, where he is responsible for the chaplaincy team of twelve professionals and oversees all aspects of spiritual care throughout the health system. He is also an author of three books on medical care and halacha, and one of the leading practitioners in the field. Join...

Yael Eckstein is the president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians of Jews, a humanitarian organization that this year has collected and distributed more than $250,000,000 to support aliyah, the needy and security in the State of Israel. Join Rabbi Matanky as he learns about the work of the Fellowship, the challenges and opportunities of working with a Christian community, and th...

Join Rabbi Matanky and Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement for a special edition of Daytime Dialogues focusing on the upcoming Israeli elections. What is the role of the Mizrachi movement in these elections How have the emergence of extreme positions on both right and left changed the perspective of the Religious Zionist voter? Should Mizrachi continue to be the br...

Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky is one of the leading Jewish educators in America. The son and grandson of great Jewish educators, he is the founding principal of DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys. Join Rabbi Matanky in a conversation with Rabbi Kaminetsky as they focus on key challenges and opportunities that Jewish education faces today.

Yael Valier is the creator and director of "Theater and Theology" a Jerusalem-based theater that combines quality theater with religiously thought provoking themes. Each production is followed an on-stage conversation with a scholar who helps develop the ideas and thoughts presented in the play. Join Rabbi Matanky and learn more about this fascinating theater, and about the current theater scene i...

Rabbi Steve Burg is the CEO of Aish Global, one of the largest and most significant kiruv agencies in the world. Rabbi Burg's impact is felt throughout across three continents and his vision has driven forward the growth of AISH.com and a new initiative to have 3,000,000 people learning Torah. Join Rabbi Matanky is this fascinating conversation about the future of the Jewish people.

For more than 20 years, Gil Hoffman has been one of the leading English language journalists working as the chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post. In July 2022 he stepped into a new role as the executive director of Honest Reporting, one of the leading media watch NGOs. In his new role, he has successfully expanded Honest Reporting to include social media posts. Join Rabbi Matanky a...

Talli Y. Rosenbaum is a well-known individual and couple therapist and a certified sex therapist. Her recent book "I am for My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples," combines a sensitivity to halacha and an understanding of the challenges to intimacy that couples may face. In addition, her podcast "Intimate Judaism," is well-received and tackles complicated issues with sensiti...

Stephen Flatow is an American attorney, who, following the tragic murder of his daughter Alisa, hy"d, changed the course of history through his legislative efforts that held terrorist organizations financially accountable for the deaths of American citizens. Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks to Mr. Flatow about those efforts and his continuing commitment to helping the State of Israel and American Je...

Rabbi Rael Blumenthal is one of the most talented young rabbis in the America, serving as the rabbi of BRS West, a rapidly growing community in Florida. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Blumenthal about the changing nature of Orthodox synagogues, programming and memberships. 

Rabbi Shay Schachter is a not only a rising star in the rabbinic world, a leading Torah scholar and teacher, but also the son of HaRav Herschel Schachater and Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter. As such he grew up in a home filled with leadership in Torah, and continued to study with his father, and also create a very close relationship with HaRav Asher Weiss. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi...

Joel Braunold is the managing director of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace and has been a lobbyist in Capitol Hill and an activist on behalf of Israel and efforts for peace. Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks to Joel about the recent conflict in Gaza, the Abraham Accords, the Saudis , his efforts to write and help pass the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act, and his understanding...

Jeremy Saltan is a political analyst and currently serves as the Knesset Faction Director for the Yamina party. A native Chicagoan, he has served on the staff of Bayit HaYehudi, Yamina and now the Zionist Spirit faction. Join Rabbi Matanky as he discusses with Jeremy the current state of Israeli politics, the issues that concern the Israeli voters and even how an immigrant from America can become...

Rabbi Alan Rosenbaum is a feature writer for the Jerusalem Post and the former vice-president of Davka Corporation, the pioneering Jewish software company. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Alan about a wide-range of topics from his work at the Jerusalem Post, his favorite interviews, religion in Israel and even the emergence of computers in Jewish life

Rabbi Shalom Rosner is one of the most sought after teachers of daf yomi, Torah and halacha in the world. His podcasts reach thousands of people and his impact in his synagogue, at Yeshivat Kerem b'Yavne, Camp Kaylie and countless other institutions is extraordinary. Join Rabbi MAtanky for a conversation with Rabbi Rosner as they cover a wide-ranging group of topics from daf yomi to learning in Is...