Acclaimed journalist, historian and podcast host Richard Kreitner
Acclaimed journalist, historian and podcast host Richard Kreitner will speak on Shabbat, June 20, 2026
Join acclaimed journalist and historian Richard Kreitner, author of Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews, the Civil War and the Fight to End Slavery, for a timely exploration of six prominent rabbis, activists, revolutionaries and political figures who wrestled with morality, identity and responsibility in one of the most fractured moments in American history.
What can we learn from the Jewish response to slavery and the Civil War—and what does it ask of us today?
At a moment when our nation continues to wrestle with polarization, democracy, religious identity and moral courage, Fear No Pharaoh opens a powerful window into enduring questions of who we are—and what we stand for.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation about history, courage and what it means to live in a divided nation.
Come for the history. Wrestle with moral courage. Live its lessons today.
Richard Kreitner will speak from the bima, followed by a special kiddush luncheon and Q&A in the Chapel—an extraordinary opportunity to hear directly from the author and explore the Jewish response to the moral struggles of the Civil War era and how those same struggles continue to reverberate through our nation and conscience today.
Pre-Ordered Signed Books on Sale Now* – $16 each
*Since the author will be appearing at Shabbat Services, books will not be signed or delivered at the event. Bookplate signed copies will be available for purchase and pickup before the event or online after Shabbat ends.
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Pre-registration is requested for luncheon planning.
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