Please join us for a special breakfast and discussion with Dr. Mijal Bitton, a Jewish spiritual leader, public intellectual, and sociologist, as she delves into the enduring themes of conflict and resilience in Jewish history. Through a facilitated Q&A, Mijal will guide us in understanding this pivotal moment, exploring the challenges and opportunities we face, and considering who we can — and must — become to meet them. This talk will offer thought-provoking insights into the complexities of American Jewish life today, acknowledging both its brokenness and the ways we can draw strength from the enduring Jewish spirit to inspire action.

Dr. Mijal Bitton serves as the Rosh Kehilla of the Downtown Minyan in NYC and is a Scholar in Residence at the Maimonides Fund. Mijal is a Visiting Researcher at NYU Wagner, where she directs pioneering research on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the United States. She is an alumna of the Wexner graduate fellowship, a New Pluralist Field Builder, and a Sacks Scholar. Mijal is committed to building a welcoming and vibrant Jewish life, leveraging renewed Jewish solidarity and commitment post-October 7. She lectures widely, co-hosts the podcast Wondering Jews, and was a featured speaker at the historic March for Israel in D.C.