Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues

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 Shay Schachter, about his experiences at home, in the Young Israel of Woodmere where he serves as rabbi and rosh Bet Midrash, and at Camp Simcha where he is also the 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 of the opportunities there are to make a difference in the region.

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 a political operative in theState of Israel.

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 Israel

As Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Michael Schudrich has been at the forefront of supporting the needs of Ukrainian Jewish refugees. With thousands who have passed through Poland on their way to Israel and more than 500 families who have temporarily settled in Poland, he is responsible for their housing, food and job needs.  Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks with Rabbi Schudrich and learns about the response of the Polish Jewish community to this grave humanitarian crisis. 

Dr. Noam Weissman is Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media and is responsible for some of the most creative content for Jewish and Israel education. Harnessing the poser of media from feature films to tik-tok, he has successfully attracted over 18,000,000 views of youtube and 1,700 educational institutions. Join Rabbi Matanky in this week's episode as they discuss new ways that media can bring important information and pride to our community!

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Professor Efraim Inbar is the president of one of the leading think tanks in Israel, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, and was the founding  director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University. Join Rabbi Matanky for an in-depth look at the strategic opportunities and threats facing the State of Israel. Iran, Saudia Arabia, Turkey, Russia, and the Abraham Accords, are just some of the topics they discuss.

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman is one of the leading Jewish Medical Ethicists and historians in the world. A prolific author, he has recently published two new books, the first a major study of halacha and medical understanding, and the second on pre-modern pandemics in Jewish history. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation with Rabbi Reichman that ranges from the question of abortion in Jewish law, the definition of death, and even the history of 17th century Jewish medical students in the University of Padua!

Dr. Alex Pomson is the pricinpal and managing director of Rosov Consulting. In that role he has become one of the key researchers of the impact of Jewish education. In this week's episode, Rabbi Matanky speaks with him about some of his most recent findings, about his new book  "Inside Jewish Day Schools: Leadership, Learning, and Community" and other studies he hopes will have a significant impact on the future of our community.