As a Jewish educator, I see this moment as a bittersweet opportunity. Antisemitism might be on the rise, but so is Jewish identity.

"With some exceptions, the Jewish people have always been beset by external conflict and inner turmoil." Mijal Bitton writes for My Jewish Learning’s Shabbat newsletter Recharge.

Mijal Bitton writes about Yom HaAtzmaut this year, and how the "living and breathing" Jewish calendar links generations of Jews together in solidarity.

A special session for non-Jewish clergy

Mijal Bitton's Keynote Speech - 2023 Z3 Conference

Mijal Bitton discusses the Jewish collective in a time of war on SAPIR Presents

Mijal Bitton at NYU's Never is Now rally

In these challenging and dark times, our tradition offers wisdom for us to lean on and draw strength from.

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

Multiple efforts in Jewish sovereignty have self-destructed after 75 years. Can Israel defy history — again?

Mijal Bitton explains her notion of “Ne’emanut” and how there might be more to morality than being principled.

Session from Rabbinic Torah Seminar (RTS) 2022 in Jerusalem

Robert P. Kogod Annual Lecture

Mijal Bitton and Yolanda Savage-Narva explore the complexities involved in building the kind of vibrant Jewish community of belonging that we aspire to live in.

The impetus to show ourselves as slaves – to relive and perform the exodus – symbolizes Passover’s memory covenant.

A small but vocal group has asserted that the “more security” approach threatens the well-being and belonging of Jewish people of color.