Unrestricted

Welcome back to season 2 of Unrestricted. Join Steve with his first guest of the season, Yossi Klein Halevi. They discuss Israel after October 7th, American and Diaspora Jewry, and many more fascinating topics. Enjoy the show!

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Join Steve and Aryeh Lightstone, who served as a senior adviser to the US ambassador to Israel from 2017 to 2021, as they discuss the monumental and historic Abraham Accords that he had the privilege of being a part of, and the future he is working to build for Israel in the Middle East.

Join Steve and Allen Fagin, the former Executive Vice President of the OU, as they delve into his experiences at the OU, explore the distinction between genuine anti-Semitism and valid criticism of the Israeli government, and explore various other engaging topics.

Join Steve and Rabbi Pesach Lerner, the former Executive Vice President of the National Council of Young Israel and former President of the CJV, as they delve into a discussion about the reasons behind the establishment of the CJV. Rabbi Lerner will also shed light on his ongoing involvement with the Erez Hakodesh party, a faction within the World Zionist Organization (WZO)

Join Steve and Barry Schrage in a conversation about his unique career as President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, and the crucial importance of Birthright trips to Israel for the future of American and world Jewry.

Join Steve and Dov Hikind, the former Democratic New York State Assemblyman, as they discuss his remarkable 35-year career. Discover the sources of motivation that have propelled him to combat antisemitism persistently, and explore his insights into the future of the Jewish community in the United States.

Join Steve and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Malcolm Hoenlein, as they delve into the last 50 years of his career. They will explore his journey, from advocating for Soviet Jews to his current endeavours in combating antisemitism and advancing the next phases of the Abraham Accords.

Join Steve and Rabbi Joel Myeres, the former Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Assembly of the Conservative movement, as they discuss the intricacies of rabbinical law within the Conservative movement and the current challenges that Conservative Judaism faces in today's world, particularly in North America.

Join Steve and Jonathan Pollard as they delve into the gripping story of his life, starting from his arrest through his years in prison. Discover the journey of his marriage to his late wife, Esther, and explore his current whereabouts and activities in Israel

Join Steve and Rabbi Jerome Epstein, the CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, as they discuss the challenges confronting the present Conservative community and explore the proposed solutions suggested by Rabbi Epstein.