Zev Mishell is the senior programs strategist at Interfaith Alliance, where he leads the organization’s countering hate work, manages in-person and virtual programming, and helps direct efforts for the Interfaith Leadership Network.
Before joining Interfaith Alliance, Zev was a student at Harvard Divinity School, where he did research at the intersection of religion and politics with a focus on faith-based advocacy. Zev brings a diverse range of experiences to his work at Interfaith Alliance, including his background in interfaith organizing and extensive travel experience across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Middle East.
Zev is originally from outside of Chicago, Illinois, and holds an B.A. from Princeton and a Masters of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Outside of work, he loves running, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.
Confronting Anti-Sikh Hate in the United States
Anti-Sikh hate is a persistent and often overlooked form of religious discrimination in the United States, rooted in a long history of exclusion, violence, and misunderstanding. As Interfaith Alliance builds a multi-faith movement against hate, it is essential to recognize the distinct experiences of Sikh Americans and address anti-Sikh hate as part of a holistic effort to counter religious bigotry
Religious Freedom Means No State-Sponsored Scripture on Our Public School Classroom Walls
A federal appeals court ruling upholding Texas’s Ten Commandments classroom mandate marks a troubling setback for church–state separation, as interfaith advocates vow to keep fighting for inclusive religious freedom in public schools.
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