Richard Lederman

Dr. Richard Lederman serves as adjunct professor in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University. Before returning to academia, Lederman spent nearly 30 years as a Jewish communal professional, most recently as Director of Public Policy and Social Action for the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

How Israel’s Nation State Bill Empowers The Alt-Right

Richard LedermanAugust 23, 2018

Is it not troubling — perhaps ironic — that alt-right figures use the State of Israel as a model for an American ethno-state?

Is Religion Really A ‘Big Problem’ For American Jews?

Richard LedermanJuly 12, 2017

As a religious American Jew, I was shocked to discover that, in Jewish megadonor Michael Steinhardt’s eyes, I have a big problem.