Congregation KINS presents Daytime Dialogues Leonard A Matanky

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.

Batya Ungar-Sargon is the opinion editor of Newsweek, an author, and a frequent guest on news programs. Join Rabbi Matanky in wide-ranging conversation from anitsenitism in America to the upcoming elections.

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, the Jewish Law comunist for the Jerusalem Post and the newly released book, Judaism Confront War: Jewish Military Ethics for the 21st Century. Join Rabbi Matanky for his conversation with Rabbi Brody about his book and the lessons learned regarding the current Gaza War.