Featured Keynote Speaker
Dr. Stanley Mirvis
Director | Faculty Affiliate | Harold and Jean Grossman Chair in Jewish Studies
About the Speaker
Dr. Stanley Mirvis is a leading historian and scholar specializing in the Jewish experience in the Atlantic world. As the Harold and Jean Grossman Chair in Jewish Studies, his research bridges foundational historical narratives with profound modern insights into cultural identity and constitutional frameworks.
His work challenges traditional perspectives, mapping out the intricate social and political webs that early Jewish communities navigated while contributing to the birth of democratic systems.
Special Shabbat 250 Address:
"Faith, Freedom, and Framework: The Jewish Impact on the American Founding"
In honor of America's Semiquincentennial, Dr. Mirvis will deliver a customized presentation exploring the critical, yet often underrepresented, role Jewish thought and community advocates played in shaping the spirit of the American Revolution and the fabric of the United States Constitution.