Hebraic Roots of the American Founding Registration

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Conference now free due to a generous donor — register by 10/28!

October 29–30, 2026 · Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History · Philadelphia, PA

As America marks its 250th anniversary, join us in the city where the nation was born for a two-day conference on the Hebraic foundations of the American Founding and the Jewish patriots who helped bring the republic into being. Co-hosted by the Israel Institute at Regent University and Gratz College.

Thursday, October 29 · 6:30–9:00 PM — A screening of Jewish Patriots of the American Revolution, a Q&A about the film, and one or two keynote addresses.

Friday, October 30 · 9:00 AM–4:30 PM — A full day of sessions with leading academics and public figures on Hebraic thought, American liberty, and self-government.

*Note: lunch is on your own during the break. There are many great options nearby.

Cost: Free due to a generous donor, but registration is required by October 28.

Before you register

Registration closes Wednesday, October 28 at 11:59 PM ET — a firm deadline, since attendee names go to venue security in advance. No walk-ins.
We need every attendee’s first and last name, matching the photo ID they’ll present at the door. Names can’t be changed after October 28.
No transfers — registrations cannot be passed to another person.
Friday ends at 4:30 PM — please note the closing time when planning travel.
Attendees under 18 must be accompanied throughout by an adult registered for the same day or days.
All visitors are subject to security screening, including bags, cameras, and laptops. Allow extra time on arrival.

Questions? Email israelinstitute@regent.edu.

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Hebraic Roots of the American Founding
October 29–30, 2026
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia, PA

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Every attendee must present photo identification matching their registered name to enter.
Attendee names are final as of October 28 and cannot be changed after that date, because names are submitted to venue security in advance.
All visitors are subject to security screening, including bags, cameras, and laptops. Please allow extra time on arrival.
Friday’s sessions end at 4:30 PM — please note the closing time when planning travel.
Lunch on Friday is on your own during the break. There are many great options nearby.

Transfers

Registrations are not transferable to another person.

Venue security

All individuals are subject to screening. All blades, firearms, and other weapons are not permitted on the premises. All bags (including cameras and laptops) are subject to X-ray or manual inspection. Tripods/monopods are not permitted.

Questions? Email israelinstitute@regent.edu.

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