Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and 92NY’s Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation: Dare to Be Jewish

What does it mean to live openly, confidently and meaningfully as a Jew today?

At a moment of rising antisemitism, increasing assimilation and profound debate over the relationship between Diaspora Jewry and Israel, Hen Mazzig, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi David Ingber come together for a candid conversation about Jewish identity, pride and belonging.

Drawing on their distinct experiences as an activist, spiritual teacher and rabbi, they explore how Jews can respond to hatred without allowing it to define them, deepen their connection to Jewish history and spiritual practice, and build a Jewish future rooted in compassion, courage and community.

The conversation will consider how a renewed, spiritually sensitive Judaism might speak to contemporary life; how social media is shaping public perceptions of Jews and Israel; and how disagreement within the Jewish community can coexist with solidarity and shared purpose.

Together, Mazzig, Smith and Ingber offer practical ideas and serious encouragement for anyone seeking to engage more fully with Jewish life and, in the words of the evening’s title, dare to be Jewish.