In this, the 250th anniversary year of American independence, what do we know about the current state of  US Jewry? And based on developments in the years since COVID-19 and October 7, 2023, what should we be paying attention to over the coming decade?  We will look at recent developments in US Jewish history, coupled with the latest sociological, demographic, and attitudinal data findings that are likely to have an impact on American Jewish life in the years ahead.

Dr. Hal Lewis is the Principal Consultant at Leadership for Impact LLC, a leadership-consulting firm serving the needs of nonprofit organizations. He served for a decade as the President and CEO of Spertus Institute in Chicago, where he continues as Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies. He has been Visiting Professor at universities around the world and has served as a member of the on-call faculty of the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.

This presentation will take place following Shabbat morning services and kiddush lunch.