Mijal Bitton

Mijal Bitton, a research fellow and communal leader, joins Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss the safety concerns of Jewish students on college campuses amid the Israel-Hamas War. They explore the fine line between discomfort and danger, the purpose of universities, the vulnerability of social sciences, the imbalance of left-wing orthodoxy, and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in representation and ideology. Strategies to support embattled students are also discussed.

Dr. Mijal Bitton, translator for Sephardi and Mizrahi stories, discusses the trajectory of these communities in the US, misunderstandings within the American Jewish community, experiences of women leaders in orthodox communities, and the unique experiences of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews. They also explore the limitations of identity politics and the importance of understanding difference within America.