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
69 episodes
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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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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Episode 67
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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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Episode 66
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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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Episode 65
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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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Episode 64
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The Murder of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C. - with Ted Deutch
Two young Israeli embassy staffers - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim - were murdered outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C. Their alleged killer reportedly declared, “I did it for Gaza.” This was not senseless violence - it was targeted, i...
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Episode 63
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The Iranian Showdown – with Jonathan Conricus
Power dynamics in the Middle East are shifting fast. From renewed nuclear diplomacy with Iran to a possible expansion of the Abraham Accords, the Trump administration seems to be betting on a strategy of regional realignment. But are we witness...
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Episode 62
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Will Israel Occupy Gaza? – with Jonathan Conricus
In early May, Israel approved a sweeping new operational plan known as “Gideon’s Chariots.” The IDF has been given the green light for a major campaign in Gaza aimed at dismantling Hamas once and for all. The plan outlines a full-scale ...
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Episode 61
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Is Israel Being Sidelined? – with Dr. Michael Oren
In recent weeks, U.S. foreign policy decisions have raised alarms in Israel. A ceasefire with the Houthis came with no demand they stop attacking Israel. Four rounds of nuclear talks with Iran have excluded Jerusalem entirely. The release of Ed...
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Episode 60
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Foreign Influence on American Campuses - with Izabella Tabarovsky
Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Izabella Tabarovsky to unpack how foreign funding and Soviet-era propaganda have shaped the crisis unfolding on American campuses.Universities once seen as bastions of free thought are now flooded with ...
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Episode 59
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Reclaiming Core Values in Higher Education - with Drs. Jessica and Ron Liebowitz
Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with two leading voices in higher education - Dr. Jessica Liebowitz and Dr. Ron Liebowitz - to discuss the big questions facing the academy today.How can universities reclaim their commitment to truth-seeking, ...
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Episode 58
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The Double-Edged Sword: U.S. Aid to Israel – with Dr. Michael Oren
We’re diving into an issue that sits at the core of Israel’s security and its enduring relationship with the United States: foreign aid.U.S. assistance has been a critical force in strengthening Israel’s defense capabilities. But as Dr....
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Episode 57
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Israel Turns 77 – with Dr. Michael Oren
As Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, we step back from the headlines to reflect on the extraordinary, improbable story of its survival and triumph.Aviva Klompas opens with a moment from November 1947: just hours after the UN vote ...
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Episode 56
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The Shin Bet vs. the Prime Minister – with Dr. Michael Oren
Israel is facing a domestic crisis with sweeping implications for its democracy, national security, and political leadership.In a sworn affidavit to Israel’s Supreme Court, Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of...
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Episode 55
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Trump vs. the Ivy League – with Alyza Lewin
Since October 7, antisemitism has surged across American college campuses—setting off one of the fiercest debates in higher education today. In response, the Trump administration has launched an aggressive crackdown: threatening to pull federal...
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Episode 54
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Caught Between Trump and Tehran – with Dr. Michael Oren
As nuclear talks between the United States and Iran get underway, Israel is watching with unease. What’s being billed as technical negotiations over uranium levels and verification protocols is, in truth, a high-stakes diplomatic gamble with en...
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Episode 53
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Inside One of the Most Complex War Zones on Earth - with John Spencer
Since October 7, Israel has been fighting a war unlike any in modern history — against a terror group that hides in hospitals, stores weapons in schools, and holds hostages underground. The IDF is operating under intense pressure, with internat...
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Episode 52
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Is It Time for an Israeli Constitution? – with Dr. Michael Oren
Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution and what would it mean to finally write oneAviva Klompas sits down with Dr. Michael Oren to discuss one of the most foundational—and contentious—questions about Israeli democracy: the absence of a ...
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Episode 51
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Netanyahu Goes to Washington & Comes Up Short – with Dr. Michael Oren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unplanned stop at the White House after a visit to Hungary, aiming to persuade Donald Trump to reverse a looming 17% tariff on Israeli goods. But the real story was playing out just beneath the surface....
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Episode 50
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The Hijacking of Human Rights - with Michal Cotler-Wunsh
In this longform edition of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with Michal Cotler-Wunsh — Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and a former Member of Knesset — for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolutio...
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Episode 49
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Trump vs The Houthis – with Michael Doran
As the Houthis escalate their attacks on international shipping and threaten both Israeli and Western vessels, the Trump administration has responded with a sweeping military campaign against the Iran-backed group in Yemen. With Red Sea shippin...
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Episode 48
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The Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren
Videos have surfaced showing Palestinians in Gaza rising up against Hamas. How significant are these protests? Do they mark a genuine turning point in public sentiment, or are they a fleeting moment of frustration? And what would it take for th...
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Episode 47
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The War in Gaza Reignites – with Dr. Michael Oren
Nearly 18 months after Hamas’s October 7 massacre, the war in Gaza has reignited. Israeli airstrikes are once again targeting senior Hamas leaders, and IDF troops have taken up new positions inside the Strip. Predictably, international condemna...
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Episode 46
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Qatargate - with Dr. Michael Oren
Israel’s security leadership is in turmoil. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing a breakdown of trust after the October 7 Hamas massacre. But Bar is pushing back—warning that his removal is tie...
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Episode 45
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Israel’s Broken Promise: Reckoning with October 7 – with Dr. Michael Oren
Israel was founded on a promise—to be the defender of the Jewish people. On October 7, that promise was broken. In the deadliest attack against Jews since the Holocaust, Israel’s security, deterrence, and very raison d’être were shaken to the c...
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Episode 44
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