How have religious minorities fared in a nation that has long had a Christian majority? How do Jewish and Muslim experiences in the U.S. intersect, and how do Jews and Muslims see themselves as part of the American story?

This panel will include presentations by scholars of Jewish and Muslim history, as well as a discussion with contemporary interfaith leaders.

• Beth Wenger, Historian and Professor, University of Pennsylvania

• Zain Abdullah, Historian and Associate Professor Emeritus, Temple University

• Ari Gordon, American Jewish Committee, Director of Muslim-Jewish Relations

• Majid Alsayegh, Co-director of Penn's Office of Religious and Ethnic Interests