Mijal Bitton, at The Blogs

Mar 22, 2024, 2:31 PM

US Jewry can look to Esther as a role model

Dr. Mijal Bitton, 'Never Again Is Now' speech at NYU rally in Washington Square Park, October 26, 2023. (YouTube, screenshot)

America is not Haman's Shushan, with its decree against the Jewish people, but that doesn't mean there's no assault on Jews and Judaism

Jul 5, 2023, 7:05 AM

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The alchemy of Rabbi Sacks’ leadership: To create leaders, empower students

In a dishonest world, where cynicism is tempting, our Sacks Scholars program was countercultural, reminding us to serve with joy, hope, courage, and wonder

Oct 22, 2021, 1:18 AM

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Lessons in leadership from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks zt”l

I was in the hospital having delivered my first-born, and the rabbi called with his congratulations. That was just the beginning of his thoughtful kindness

Nov 22, 2020, 1:27 PM

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The diverse Jewish Trump voters puncturing liberals’ assumptions

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting at The Venetian Las Vegas, April 6, 2019. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jewish communal efforts toward understanding and embracing diversity overlook conservative-leaning Jews from minority groups

About Me

Dr. Mijal Bitton is a Spiritual Leader and Sociologist. She is the Rosh Kehilla of the Downtown Minyan and a Visiting Researcher at NYU Wagner. Mijal is a Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a New Pluralist Field Builder, a Maimonides Fund Fellow and a Sacks Scholar.