Zibby Owens, Mark Feuerstein and Rabbi Steve Leder with Allison Gilbert: On Being Jewish Now

What does it mean to find belonging as a Jew in today’s world — a time when so many are feeling isolated, misunderstood, and even unsafe?

Join bestselling author and podcast host Zibby Owens (Totally Booked with Zibby, Blank), actor Mark Feuerstein (USA’s hit series Royal Pains) and Rabbi Steve Leder (Wilshire Boulevard Temple, For You When I Am Gone) for a heartfelt and necessary conversation inspired by the bestselling anthology On Being Jewish Now. Together, we will explore what it feels like to navigate Jewish identity in this moment of heightened fear and disconnection — and where we can find community, love, support, and solace.

Moderated by Allison Gilbert, host and curator of 92NY’s Connected Lives series, this event examines the personal and collective experience of loneliness that comes from being marginalized and othered — and the deep sources of resilience and connection that can be found in tradition, creativity, and shared stories. Owens and Leder will share personal reflections and hard-won insights, offering strength and inspiration for anyone seeking belonging in a fractured world.

Connected Lives is 92NY’s signature conversation series exploring how we build meaningful relationships in today’s world. The series is inspired by the remarkable life of Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and her final book, The Joy of Connections, co-authored with Gilbert and Pierre Lehu.