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Yair Ettinger is a journalist and author and a keen analyst of issues of religion and State in Israel. His most recent book is "Frayed: The Disputes Unraveling Religious Zionists." Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation about the current and future state of Religious Zionists.

Dr. Simcha Chesner has been a practicing psychologist for more than three decades specializing in helping studnets with learning differences. He is the co-author of the new book Kosher ADHD which offers practical advice for parents and teachers in how to empower them to support childrens become successful in shcool, life and Judaism. Join Rabbi Matanky for a fascinating discussion on the challenges and opportunities of ADHD.

Since the war in Israel began, Lema'an Achai chesed has been at the forefront helping soldiers, their families, and evacuees receive much needed supplies. From flashlights and protein bars for soldiers, the financial assistance to evacuees, Lemaan Achai was looked towards to pivot from their classic chesed work. At the helm of Lemaan Achai is Rabbi Avrohom Leventhal. Join Rabbi Matanky for a covnersation with Rabbi Leventhal from Hostage Square in Tel Aviv and learn about the changing needs of Israeli society and the response offered by this important NGO.

Rabbi Dr. Alexander Seinfeld is an educator and author, whose most recent book "Body and Soul: The Torah path to health, fitness and a Holy Life," uses the words of the Rabbis to guide people towards living a helathier lifestyle. Known for his "The Art of Amazement: Judaism's Forgotten Spirituality," Rabbi Seinfeld is a sought after teacher and lecturer. Join us for a fascinating conversation about his books and what led him to write them.

Stuart Schnee is a book shepherd, specializing in helping authors get their books publshed. Based out of Israel, he has worked with all of the major Jerwish publishers ands authors as diverse at Rabbi Chaim Sabato, and cookbook author, Paula Shoyer. Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation about the process of book publishing and the challenges authors face to bring their books to print.

Dr. Daniel Polisar is the co-founder of Shalem College in Jerusalem. A former Fulbright and Truman Fellow, he is an articulate and insightful observer of Israeli society. Join Rabbi Matanky for this conversation about the Israel's national mood dirung the war, the chalnges that may be coming, and the challenges in academia.

Dr. Norman Blumenthal is a world renowned expert in the treatment of trauma. He is the Director of Trauma Services at Ohel Zachter Family National Traua Center and Adjunct Professor at Yeshiva University RIETS and Ferkauf Graduate School. Join Rabbi Matanky for this conversation that includes a discussion of the trauma resulting form the massacre of October 7th, and the challenges to mental health in the Orthodox community.

Join us for a Virtual Solidarity Mission to Israel with Rav Doron Perez, Rav Ben Menora, Michal Santhouse, and Dr. Yechiel Leiter. Listen to their refelctions on this war, the stories of family who have fallen, or been taken captive, and the hope that persists. This is a special episode that should not be missed.

Rav Binyamin Zimmerman is a currently serving in Israeli Army as a captain (res.) in the IDF Rabbinate, and a member of the halachic team of the IDF Rabbinate. In his civilian life he is the director of World Mizrachi's Musmachim program, the educational director of Zomet Institute of Halakha and Technology, and the founder and director of HESBER (hesber.org). Join Rabbi Matanky for a conversation about the role of rabbis in the IDF, some of the unique challenges they face in this war, and the inspiration they receive that moves them forward.

Zvika Kein is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Jewish World analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the current situation in Israel, the response of the press and even the recent March for Israel in Washington DC

Haviv Gur is the senior political analyst for Times of Israel. Formerly the spokesman for the Jewish Agency and the World Jewry analyst for the Jerusalem Post, his insights on the current situation in Israel, the political scene and the impact of world Jewry is riveting. Join Rabbi Matanky for this important episode of Daytime Dialogues.

Rabbi Doron Podlashuk is the director of Manhigut Toranit, a five-year post smicha program, training rabbis to serve in leadership posts around the world. His graduates are prepared not only in Torah scholarship but also leadership training and community building. Join Rabbi Matanky in this conversation that also addresses the current crisis in Israel