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
55 episodes
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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19:32
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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19:44
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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Netanyahu, Zelensky, and Superpower Politics – with Dr. Michael Oren
Last month, Israel made a surprising diplomatic move, voting alongside the United States and Russia against a United Nations resolution reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It was the first time Israel had taken such a stance since the ...
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Episode 43
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Talking to Terrorists: US-Hamas Hostage Talks - with Dr. Michael Oren
The U.S. has been in direct talks with Hamas, aiming to negotiate the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Leading the discussions is Adam Boehler, the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, who recently met with Hamas officials in Doha. He...
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Episode 42
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A Palestinian Perspective on Palestinian National Identity - with Ghaith al-Omari
In this episode of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith al-Omari to examine the shifting landscape of Palestinian leadership and the viability of a two-state solution.They disc...
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Episode 41
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From Gaza to Jenin – with Jonathan Conricus
While much of the world’s attention remains fixed on Gaza, the security situation in Judea and Samaria / the West Bank is escalating. In January, the IDF launched Operation Iron Wall, a major campaign aimed at dismantling terror networ...
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Episode 40
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The Arab Plan for Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren
For months, world leaders have been asking: What comes next for Gaza once the war ends?President Trump stirred controversy by suggesting an unconventional approach—relocating Palestinians from Gaza to other countries while the ...
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Episode 39
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Saying Goodbye to Oded, Shiri, Ariel & Kfir - with Dr. Michael Oren
This week, Israel laid to rest four murdered hostages—Oded Lifshitz, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas—all from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Their names are now etched into the heart of a grieving nation.Oded Lifshitz was an 83-year-old peace activist, a...
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Episode 38
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20:11
Coming Home in Coffins – with Dr. Michael Oren
Since October 7, it has felt like we’ve been trapped in an unending nightmare. That horror deepened when Hamas staged a grotesque spectacle in Gaza, parading the coffins of hostages through the streets.The scene was chilling: a stage dr...
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Episode 37
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What Happened to Moral Courage? – with Bret Stephens
Since the horrific attacks of October 7, the absence of moral courage has been glaring. In a time when speaking the truth comes with real consequences—risking careers, reputations, and even personal safety—many have chosen silence over principl...
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Episode 36
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20:34
Beyond the Holocaust: Rethinking How to Teach about Jews - with Rachel Fish & Dara Horn
In this special episode of Boundless Insights, guest host Dr. Rachel Fish speaks with award-winning author and scholar Dr. Dara Horn about the shortcomings of Holocaust education. Too often, it emphasizes universal moral lessons while ...
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Episode 35
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The Haredi Draft Debate: Faith, Duty, and Israel’s Future – with Eli Paley
We’re diving into one of the most contentious and emotional debates in Israeli society: Haredim and military service. For decades, ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students have been exempt from Israel’s mandatory draft to focus on Torah study. B...
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Episode 34
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Trump’s Middle East Gamble – with Dr. Michael Oren
Donald Trump has upended global politics with a radical new proposal. He’s floated the idea of the U.S. taking control of Gaza and relocating the Palestinian population, calling it an opportunity to build a “Riviera of the Middle East.”...
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Episode 33
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Trump's Plan to Take Over Gaza – with Jonathan Schanzer
President Donald Trump stunned the world when he announced that the United States should take over Gaza, clear the rubble, rebuild it into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” and relocate its population to other countries. Is this a serious polic...
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Episode 32
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Negotiating with Terror: The Impossible Choices of a Hostage Deal – with Dr. Michael Oren
It has been almost 500 days since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting 250 hostages into Gaza. In recent weeks, a hostage deal has held, bringing some hostages home—but with it comes an emotional rollercoaste...
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Episode 31
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18:50
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Man in the Eye of the Storm - with Dr. Michael Oren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is navigating an extraordinary set of challenges, from political and public backlash after October 7 to ongoing legal battles and personal health concerns. Today, we delve into the immense pressures facing Isra...
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Episode 30
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