Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
When it comes to Israel, antisemitism, and American Jewry, the conversations are seemingly endless—there are so many perspectives and so many difficult questions that it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s why we created Boundless Insights—to bring you thoughtful, in-depth, and engaging discussions to help make sense of the issues.
Our goal is to become your trusted source for insights that are not just informative, but also empowering – giving you the confidence to start conversations of your own.
Episodes
89 episodes
Canada’s Antisemitism Crisis – with Melissa Lantsman
Antisemitism in Canada has exploded in ways that few could have imagined. Attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools, and businesses have become frighteningly common.How did it get this bad in a country that prides itself on tolerance and mul...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:06
Unpublished Opinions: Why Hamas Abandoned Negotiations - with Aviva Klompas
In this episode of Unpublished Opinions, Aviva Klompas shares a letter to the editor that never made it to print, unpacking why Hamas no longer feels the need to negotiate. While the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is real and ...
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2:21
Gaza at a Boiling Point - with Jonathan Conricus
Host Aviva Klompas is joined by Lt. Colonel (Res.) Jonathan Conricus to discuss the escalating pressure on Israel—from mounting international outrage over the humanitarian situation in Gaza to the breakdown of hostage negotiations.As acc...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:46
Unpublished Opinions: Mahmoud Khalil Visits Congress - with Aviva Klompas
We’re trying something new on Boundless Insights. Welcome to Unpublished Opinions—a mini-series where Aviva Klompas shares letters to the editor that didn’t make it to print, but still make an argument worth hearing.In ...
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2:42
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation & The Battle Over Aid in Gaza – with Rev. Johnnie Moore
For years, UNRWA positioned itself as the primary source of humanitarian aid in Gaza. But after October 7, its deep entanglement with Hamas became undeniable. A dozen UNRWA employees participated in the massacre. Up to 10% of its Gaza staff are...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:38
Deadlock in Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington made headlines and raised expectations. He met twice with President Trump, and both leaders suggested that a deal to release hostages was within reach. But on the ground, little has changed....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:15
Israel and Syria: Is Peace Still on the Table? – with Dr. Michael Oren
For more than seven decades, Israel and Syria have been in a formal state of war. Now, for the first time in years, there are murmurs of something different, but new tensions are threatening to unravel what little stability remains.In re...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:08
How Iran and Hamas Mainstreamed Anti-Zionism - with Jeffrey Herf
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Fish talks with historian Dr. Jeffrey Herf, a leading expert on Nazism, the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the connections between Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Herf explains how antisemitism and anti-Zionism have be...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:28
My Husband is a Hostage in Gaza – with Rebecca Bohbot
On October 7, Hamas terrorists stormed the Nova Music Festival in southern Israel. Among those taken hostage was Elkana Bohbot, who was working for the festival that morning. Before he was captured, Elkana called his wife Rebecca to tell her he...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:21
Rebuilding Tel Aviv after the Iranian Attack – with Asaf Zamir
Tel Aviv – Israel’s cultural and commercial heart – was rocked by direct missile strikes from Iran. In this episode, Aviva sits down with Deputy Mayor Asaf Zamir to discuss how the city is recovering from the attacks.They explore what it...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:02
Will NYC Elect an Antisemitic Mayor? – with Jonah Platt
Aviva Klompas sits down with Jonah Platt to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s rise means for New York and the broader Jewish community.Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist state legislator, is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor. His...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:10
My Son is a Hostage in Gaza – with Idit Ohel
New research from Boundless shows that 40% of Americans don’t know that dozens of hostages are still being held by Hamas. And it’s clear from released hostages that those who remain are being starved, tortured, humiliated and denied medical car...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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18:00
My Home Was Destroyed by an Iranian Missile – with Ethel Berdah
Ethel Berdah’s apartment in Tel Aviv was destroyed by an Iranian missile less than two weeks ago. In this episode, Ethel joins Aviva Klompas to share what it’s like to lose everything in an instant and how she’s navigating life in the aftermath...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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18:13
America Bombed Iran – with Dr. Michael Oren
On the night of June 21, the United States launched direct military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure for the first time in history. Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—long considered untouchable—were hit with precision by American forces. Presi...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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23:10
Israel at War: The View from Washington – with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter
As Israel engages in open warfare with Iran, Israel’s most senior envoy in Washington is in a different war zone—battling for U.S. support and moral clarity in the face of escalating threats.Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Ambassador Y...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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17:42
Israel’s War for Survival – with Yair Lapid
For years, the conflict between Israel and Iran played out in the shadows—through proxies, cyberattacks, and covert operations. Now it’s an open war. Iranian missiles have struck Israeli cities. Israel is hitting back deep inside Iranian territ...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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23:59
Where Is America While Israel is at War? – with Mark Dubowitz
Over the weekend, the war between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically. Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, with some evading air defenses and striking residential buildings. Israel responded with force — launching...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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25:50
Israel’s Breathtaking Operation – with Dr. Michael Oren
Overnight, Israel launched a sweeping preemptive strike on Iran. The operation, named Strength of a Lion, targeted nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, and top military leadership. Among the most critical targets: the Natanz ura...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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20:15
Israel Strikes Iran – with Jonathan Conricus
Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear program, with reports indicating a possible operation in the coming days. The IDF is on high alert, U.S. personnel are being repositioned, and regional powers are bracing for fallout.Iran ...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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31:36
A Mother’s Fight for her Hostage Son – with Herut Nimrodi
On October 7, 2023, Tamir Nimrodi was kidnapped from his army base near the Gaza border. He was barefoot, in his pajamas, and unarmed. Since that day, his mother, Herut Nimrodi, has received no sign of life.Herut joins host Aviva Klompas...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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21:56
Whose Side Is Turkey On? – with Jonathan Schanzer
Turkey is a longtime NATO ally, yet it increasingly aligns itself with anti-Western forces—from cozying up to Iran to providing political support for Hamas. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become an unpredictable and assertive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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24:28
Debunking the Gaza Accusations – with John Spencer
As Israel faces mounting international accusations — genocide, ethnic cleansing, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war — we turn to one of the world’s leading experts in urban combat to break down what’s actually happening on the battlef...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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21:59
The Antisemitic Rot at Harvard – with Rabbi David Wolpe
In this episode of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish is joined by Rabbi David Wolpe, Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple and former visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School. Rabbi Wolpe shares his firsthand experiences with antisemit...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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38:40
A Divided Nation That Dwells Alone – with Dr. Michael Oren
Host Aviva Klompas is joined by historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Dr. Michael Oren, to mark the 600th day since the October 7 attacks. They delve into the profound challenges Israel faces both internationally and dom...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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19:22
What the Progressive Movement Gets Wrong About Israel – with Brianna Wu
Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Brianna Wu—a progressive activist and tech trailblazer who’s made a name for herself by standing up to harassment and extremism in every form. Today, that includes speaking out for Israel.Brianna is par...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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