Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

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 Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Weiner and learns about some of the challenges and the rewards of the chaplaincy and specifically the role Rabbi Weiner plays in the lives of his patients.

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 the Fellowship's accomplishments and growth.

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 bridge between parties or support specific party? These are just some of the questions they will explore.

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 in Israel.

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 as he and Gil discuss media bias, advocacy, and things that everyone can do to defend Israel.

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 sensitivity and expertise. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Talli and even explores the extraordinary student-teacher relationship that her late father, Professor Zvi Yehuda had with the great Chazon Ish.

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 Jewry.

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.