Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is one of world Jewry's great leader. As Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth since 2013, Rabbi Mirvis has been at the forefront of issues effecting not only the Jews of the UK, but Jews throughout the world. In the recent elections in the UK, Rabbi Mirvis' principled and unprecedented stand against MP Jeremy Cobryn helped turn the tide away from his brand of extremism and anti-semitism. Join Rabbi Matanky in this fascinating 30 minute conversation with Rabbi Mirvis. 

Dr. Naomi Grumet has founded a unique center for the training of Mikva Attendents, and Chatan and Kallah teachers. The Eden Center has found ways to work within the system to bring a greater awareness for women's safety and health to the Mikva experience. Join Rabbi Matanky as he learns about Dr. Grumet's groundbreaking work.

Yossi Klein Halevi is one of the most astute observers of Israeli politics and the America Jewish community. He is an award winning author and journalist and joins Rabbi Matanky for a conversation about what the US withdrawal means for Israel, the continuing threat of Iran, American and Israeli politics and much more!

Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks with noted educator and author Dr. Erica Brown. 

Dr. Zisook is a Fulbright Scholar who lived in Poland while doing his research on the Jewish community. He joins Rabbi Matanky as they discuss the recent Polish legislation that is reframing the history of the Shoah away from Polish responsibility and also the nature of the Jewish community of today.

Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Leah Goldin, the mother of Hadar Goldin, hy"d who was murdered by Hamas terrorists during a US brokered cease fire seven years ago. To this day Hamas has not returned his body for burial. Listen as Leah describes her efforts to bring Hadar home.

Join Rabbi Matanky as he interviews Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, former president of the Rabbinical Council of America, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Ahavath Torah (Englewood NJ) and author of the popular series on parshat hashavua - "Unlocking the Torah Text"

Daniel Godwin is the Executive Director of the Public Affairs at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and the Jewish Community Relations Council. Join Rabbi Matanky as the talk about the items on the Jewish agenda, how we work together and even the challenges of those things that keep us apart.

Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating conversation with Ambassador Michael Oren about the Ben and Jerry's boycott, American Jewry and the challenges facing the State of Israel

Jewish Camping is growing at an unprecedented rate and at the center of much of this growth is the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with CEO Jeremy Fingerman to learn about the what's happening with camps, and what the future will be for this most important educational program.