Detours & Destinations with Rabbi David Ingber | Season 3 | Ep. 20: Eboo Patel

Eboo Patel – From Boundaries to Bridges In this episode, we sit down with writer, speaker, and Interfaith America founder and president Eboo Patel. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Patel reflects on his lifelong commitment to pluralism and his work advancing a vision of America in which people of different faiths, worldviews, and backgrounds contribute to a shared civic life. Drawing on decades of experience building bridges across deep divides, they explore the role of faith in shaping America’s future and the challenges of fostering cooperation in an increasingly polarized society. Patel also reflects on his own experience growing up as the son of Indian immigrants, and the lessons he learned about finding a sense of belonging while preserving his identity and taking pride in his heritage. They discuss how distinct identities can become sources of connection rather than division, and what it takes to build a more cohesive community grounded in a shared sense of purpose. Learn more about Eboo’s work and Interfaith America: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/eboo-patel/ Read Eboo’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IXNWQW Rabbi Ingber’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events: https://www.92ny.org/jewish-life Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/92ndStreetY Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/92ndStreetY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92ndstreety Archives: https://www.92ny.org/archives