Mijal Bitton

Dr. Mijal Bitton, a notable researcher at NYU and leader of the first national study on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the U.S., discusses the rich yet often overlooked stories of these communities. She shares her personal journey of exclusion in scholarship that fueled her research. The conversation explores community identities, diverse experiences, and higher engagement with Jewish life. Mijal also addresses the complexities of how these communities relate to concepts like race and inclusion, advocating for more nuanced understandings of Jewish identity.