Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

Rabbi Aaron Leibtag is the incoming associate rabbi at Congregation K.I.N.S., and has been for more than a decade the senior rebbe at Hillkel Torah North Suburban Day School and the Rav of Congregation KJBS in Chicago. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks to Rabbi Leibtag about his passions, challenges and hopes as a community rabbi. 

Scott Shay is not only a leading business and Jewish lay leader on the national stage. He is also a successful author of books that help to bring positive change in the world. His most recent book "Conspiracy U" charts the course of anti-Israel and anti-Semitism in the halls of academia, via a case study of his alma mater, Northwestern University and two noted professors Arthur Butts, a Holocaust denier, and Stephen Thrasher, an anti-Zionism advocate. Join Rabbi Matanky as they discuss the frightening realities of American universities today, and steps we must take to make a change!  

Rabbi David Stav is not only the Chief Rabbi of Shoham and the Chairman of the Tzohar organization, but he also stands in the forefront of some of the most major religious reforms taking place in Israel today. From kashrut to conversion his positions are listened to by the current coalition government and debated vigorously in both religious and political circles. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Stav about these and other issue on the current agenda of the State of Israel.

For more than 25 years, Joanna Benarroch was a key member of the staff supporting the work of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l. Currently she is the chief executive of the Rabbi Sacks Trust and oversees all of the efforts to continue his legacy and work. Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation about Rabbi Sacks and the efforts underway to publish new books and bring is eloquence and thought to the world. 

Two years ago, Ephraim Rimel, his son Itai and his wife Tzippy and infant daughter Noam were in a tragic car accident, in which Tzippy and Noam were killed and both Ephraim and his son suffered serious injuries. today, Ephraim has become an inspiration to so many sharing his story and faith with audiences across Israel. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Ephraim and learns about about what life is like and what lays ahead for the Rimel family.

Menachem Butler is the Program Fellow for Jewish Legal Studies at The Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law at the Harvard Law School. And he is also a editor of Tablet Magazine and co-editor of the Seforim Blog. But even more, he is a connector of scholars and leaders in the Jewish community. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Menachem on a range of fascinating topics.

Join Rabbi Matanky as he engages Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, the honorable Yinam Cohen in a wide ranging conversation about the challenges facing Israel and American Jews.

Dr. Rona Novick is the Dean of Azrieli Graduate School and one the leading Jewish educators in America. Under her leadership, Azrieli Graduate has become the largest school to prepare Jewish educators in North America. Join Rabbi Matanky as he engages Dr. Novick in a wide-ranging conversation from the longterm impact of the pandemic on our children to what great and exciting about Jewish education today

Jonathan Tobin is one of the most respected commentators on America, the Jewish community and Israel. He is the editor in chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, and was called "one of the most thoughtful figures in American Jewish letters." Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Mr. Tobin about a wide range of topics from American politics, anti-semitism, and the recent elections.

Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein has been making a difference in the tefillah experience for many years. The author of three books and hundreds of online shiurim, he has helped people understand and appreciate the opportunity we have to connect with G-d, every day no matter we may be. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating conversation and some helpful tips on how to make your prayer more meaningful