An Evening with Bret Stephens

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens speaks on: “If Not Now, When?”, a thought-provoking dialogue with Rabbi Michael Siegel. They explore timely issues of leadership, responsibility, and the Jewish voice in today’s world.

Bret Stephens:
In addition to his work at the New York Times, Bret Stephens serves as Editor-in-Chief of Sapir—a Jewish quarterly published by the Maimonides Fund which offers ideas for a thriving Jewish future. Previously, he was Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post. Bret is the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, including three honorary doctorates and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. In 2022, the government of Russia banned him for life from visiting that country. He sits on numerous academic advisory boards and was a co-Founder of the Renew Democracy Initiative—an organization dedicated to advancing democratic principles throughout the world.

Recorded November 6, 2025.