In-Person

Lighting the Way: Jewish Reflections on Pluralism, Democracy, and Religious Liberty at America's 250th

Join Interfaith America and the Miller Center at Hebrew College for this in-person panel discussion examining the American Jewish community’s role in bridging across difference. 

April 14, 2026 | 7-8:30 PM

Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts

Jewish Reflections on Pluralism, Democracy, and Religious Liberty

Hosted by Interfaith America and the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership at Hebrew College, this moderated panel discussion will examine the American Jewish community’s unique past and future roles in building bridges across difference, upholding religious liberty, and protecting democracy.

This event is free, but advance registration is required.

Speakers

Amy Spitalnick

CEO, Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

President and Dean, Valley Beit Midrash and Founder & President, Uri L’Tzedek

Rabbi David Saperstein

Director Emeritus, the Religious Action Center

Moderated by

Rabbi Or Rose

Director, Miller Center at Hebrew College

With Remarks by

Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld

President, Hebrew College

Rabbi Marc Baker

President and CEO, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Partners

Founded in 2002 by Eboo Patel, Interfaith America (IA) embraces the power of pluralism, where we cooperate across differences for the common good.

The Miller Center at Hebrew College prepares Jewish and interreligious leaders to engage a religiously diverse society. It advances dialogue, learning, and action across lines of difference.

This event is made possible by the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc.

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