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Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas

Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas

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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.

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Episodes
  • Rebuilding Tel Aviv after the Iranian Attack – with Asaf Zamir
    Jul 7 2025

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    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 felt like on the ground during the missile strikes, the challenges of rebuilding homes and lives, and whether Tel Aviv’s trademark confidence has been shaken. Asaf reflects on the emotional toll on residents, the scale of destruction, and Tel Aviv’s unique place in Israeli society – both as a symbol of defiance and as a hub of solidarity for the families of hostages still held in Gaza.

    Guest Bio

    Asaf Zamir is the First Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo and former Consul General of Israel in New York. A longtime public servant, Zamir previously served as a Member of Knesset for the Blue and White party and as Israel’s Minister of Tourism.

    He began his political career in Tel Aviv, where he became the youngest Deputy Mayor in the city's history and has since led efforts on urban development, education, transportation, and LGBTQ+ rights.

    A graduate of Tel Aviv University and the Sorbonne, Zamir is known for his commitment to strengthening civic life in Israel and deepening ties with Jewish communities abroad. He lives in Tel Aviv with his wife, actress Maya Wertheimer, and their two children.

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    17 mins
  • Will NYC Elect an Antisemitic Mayor? – with Jonah Platt
    Jul 3 2025

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    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 positions on Israel, refusal to condemn extremist slogans, and calls to arrest Israeli leaders have sparked alarm among many Jews.

    Jonah shares his reaction to Mamdani’s win, whether this signals a deeper shift within the Democratic Party, and what it says about the political climate in America’s largest Jewish city. They discuss how the Jewish community should respond, what it’s like being an outspoken Jewish voice in Hollywood today, and why these conversations have become personal – even within his own family.

    Guest Bio:

    Jonah Platt is a trusted voice in the modern conversation on Jewish identity, culture, and current events. A true entertainment multi-hyphenate, Jonah has acted in prestige projects from Hollywood to Broadway (Wicked), written for many TV comedies, and is currently producing his first feature film, The Mensch, in which he will co-star alongside Ginnifer Goodwin. He is also a singer, musician, vocal arranger, director of improv and theater, and is currently co-writing the musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s best-selling novel, The Giver. Jonah has written for Variety, Times of Israel, and USA Today. He’s appeared as an expert on NewsNation, Fox News Digital, and more.

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    22 mins
  • My Son is a Hostage in Gaza – with Idit Ohel
    Jun 30 2025

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    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 care.

    In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Idit Ohel, whose son Alon was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7. Alon arrived just half an hour before the massacre.

    Idit shares what life has been like since Alon’s abduction and how she is fighting to keep his name and humanity front and center. This conversation is a reminder that behind every hostage is a life, a family, and a story the world must not ignore.

    Learn more about Boundless: https://boundlessisrael.org/

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    18 mins
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