Identity/Crisis

Strong Beliefs and Open Minds: A Graduation Challenge — with Jonathan Kroll

Identity/Crisis

Show Notes

In a polarized age, how do we raise young Jews who can think deeply—and listen across disagreement?

In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer talks with principal of SAR High School Jonathan Kroll about his recent commencement address to SAR’s graduating class of 2026, where he challenged students to embrace a “revolution of moderation,” and integrate conviction with openness. Together, they explore pluralism in Orthodox education, the formation of Jewish identity, and what it means to prepare the next generation for a divided world—without sacrificing commitment or clarity.

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