Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues Leonard A Matanky

Gil Hoffman is an award-winning journalist who now serves as the executive director and executive editor of Honest Reporting, a non-profit watchdog agency that combats inaccuracy and bias in Israel-related reporting. Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation about the challenges and opportunities that Honest Reporting is facing and what we can do to help.

Jay Tcath is the Executive Vice President of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago and serves as a key figure in the fight against anti-semitism and for the safety and security of the Jewish people. He is a frequent contributor to the media and serves as a key strategist in the Jewish community's response to anti-semitism in the Midwest. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation with Mt. Tcath and learn about the rise in threats against Jews and the ways we can combat them.

Rabbi Menachem Penner is the newly appointed Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America. Join Rabbi Matanky in his discussion about the changing role of the rabbinate, the rabbi in politics and the meaning of the Modern Orthodox comunity

Dr. Daniel Polisar is the Executive Vice President and co-founder of Shalem College. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and was a Truman and Fulbright Scholar. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating conversation about anti-Israel protests and lack of moral clarity on American college campuses, the war in Israel, the unity and strength of purpose in Israel and future possibilities.

Rabbi Yosef Blau has been the mashgiach ruchani of Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary for nearly 50 years. During that time, he has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students and served in leadership roles in World Jewry. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation with HaRav Blau, about his teachers, the changes he has seen in education and the challenges we continue to face.

Alderman Debra Silverstein has represented Chicago's 50th Ward for thriteen years, but since October 7th she has been in the middle of a maelstrom of anti-Israel/anti-Semitic sentiments. Join Rabbi Matanky in this cnversation about the resolutions presented to Chicago City Council that have been the source of great controversy.