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Watchers on the Wall: Defending Church/State Separation in an Age of Christian Nationalism

High Holy Day Worship
Date

Sep. 24, 2025

Location

Barish Sanctuary . Proler Chapel

Across the street from the National Mall in Washington, DC, sits The Museum of the Bible — one of the nation’s most controversial attractions. In this urgent message, discover how revisionist history and Christian Nationalist ideology are being woven into the American story, threatening the wall of separation between church and state.

Follow the journey of Rabbi Josh Fixler who, after chaperoning a group of Jewish students to advocate for justice on Capitol Hill, uncovers dangerous myths propagated by The Museum of the Bible. Explore why these narratives matter not only for Jews, but for all who care about democracy, religious freedom, and pluralism in America.

Hear how recent laws, such as those mandating Christian scripture in public schools, represent more than symbolic cracks — they are part of a broader campaign to redefine what it means to be American. Learn how you can recognize, talk about, and push back against the rise of Christian Nationalism in your own community, and why it’s vital that we become “watchers on the wall” — defending the foundational promise of liberty for people of all faiths and none.

Join the conversation about how we can repair what has been broken and help ensure America remains a nation where everyone can “sit safely under their own vine and fig tree, with none to make them afraid.”