Haviv Rettig Gur is the political correspondent and analyst for Times of Israel. His articles are widely read for their deep insights into Israeli politics and the Israel American relationships. Join us for a conversation about the political scene in Israel today, the concerns that motivate Israeli voters and the role Israel's Supreme Court. 

Join us for a fascinating discussion of conversion in Israel and the role of rabbis in Israel with Rabbi Reuven Tradburks, the Israel  Director of the Rabbinical Council of America

Rabbi Elhanan Miller is a news correspondent, a Jewish educator and the creator of an exciting new platform for educating the Muslim world about Judaism - "People of the Book." Join Rabbi Matanky as he explores the efforts of Rabbi Miller to create better understanding of Jews and Judaism among Muslims in the Arab world, and also his exciting project to preserve the memories of Jews froim Arab lands.

Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with the executive director of the Orthodox Union, Rabbi Moshe Hauer. This week's conversation ranges from the OU's position on Roe v Wade, OU programs for teens at risk, the challenges facing our community and the role of the Orthodox Union. 

Zvika Klein is the Jerusalem Post's Jewish world analyst. Formerly a correspondent for Makor Rishon and Maariv he brings a unique perspective on the challenges of the Jewish world and the impact they have upon Israel society. Join us for a conversation about the recent aliyah from Ukraine and Russia, the ADL report on Anti-semitism and the just-released AJC report on attitudes of millennials in Israel.

Rabbi Sholem Fishbane is one of the leading authorities in kashrut in the world. As the Executive Director of cRc Kashrut he oversees thousands of accounts on four continents. In addition, he the leader of AKO - the Association of Kashrus Organizations, and helps to bring together all of the major agencies world-wide. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Rabbi Fishbane about Pesach, the complexities of kashrut supervision, technology and kashrut and even the challenges of vegan restaurants and the supervision of medical marijuana!

Professor Chaim Sukenik is the sixth president of the Jerusalem College of Technology (Machon Lev). In this episode Rabbi Matanky speaks with Professor Sukenik about the fascinating new advances at JCT, including their groundbreaking work with the halachic ramifications of cultured meat (meat grown from a few cells), the growth of charedim in the Israeli college system and the development of Machon Tal - the women's divisoin of JCT.

Rabbi Sharon Sharon is an Ethiopian Jew, the son of a Kes, who was among the first to be ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is a senior lecturer at Bar Ilan and Ono College, and the rabbi of an Ashkenazic synagogue in Mercaz Shapira. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating conversation with Rabbi Shalom about his new book, his practice of Judaism and the accusations of racism in Israel.

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman is a distinguish Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University/RIETS, the Executive Editor of the REIT edition of YU Press, the author of seven books and the rabbi of Congregation Ohr Saadya in Teaneck New Jersey. Join Rabbi Matanky as he talks with Rabbi Feldman about the challenges of interpersonal relationship (mitzvot bein adam l'chavero) in synagogue life and in the age of social media. 

Dr. Dan Polisar is one of the founders of Shalem College in Israel, a leading scholar political scientist, an expert on Zionism, and an observer of the Israeli scene. Join Rabbi Matanky as he speaks with Dr. Polisar about the nature of a liberal arts education (i.e. what makes Shalem College different), about Charedi Zionism and even the legacy of Theodore Herzl.