Public Presentations

In addition to teaching and presenting at academic conferences, I am available to speak at synagogues, JCCs, and other Jewish venues.

Some of my popular topics include:

Hebrew in American Jewish Life
This talk explores how Hebrew shapes Jewish identity in the United States—not just as a language, but as a resource for understanding Jewish culture, history, and belonging. It asks: Why does Hebrew matter to American Jews today? Why does the American Jewish community say about the importance of Hebrew, and what does this discourse tell us about American Jewish life?

Learning about Judaism and Jewishness through Cultural Arts
This talk looks at how adults learn about Judaism in their leisure time when visiting museums, watching television, going to the theater, and engaging in cultural events. It asks: How can the cultural arts serve as a powerful form of education about Jews and Judaism?

Understanding the Generational Divide in American Jewish Families
This talk examines how American Jewish parents and their young adult children (ages 18-26) Jewish families interact about Jewish topics in which they hold divergent perspectives. It asks: What do parents and their children understand and express their Jewishness? How can families navigate these differences while maintaining connections?