HINENI: A Night of Community Pride and Purpose

Michael Rapaport

With a career spanning over three decades and more than 60 films, native New Yorker Michael Rapaport has solidified his place as a force in the entertainment industry. From starring in The War at Home to standout roles in True Romance, Cop Land, and Beautiful Girls, plus TV favorites like Friends and Atypical, Rapaport’s versatility has captivated audiences. He also directed the award-winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest and currently stars in Hulu’s Life & Beth. He hosts the popular I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast. Beyond entertainment, Rapaport is a passionate advocate for Jewish issues and a vocal critic of hate and misinformation. Since the October 7th attack on Israel, his commitment to fighting antisemitism and standing in solidarity with the Jewish community has only deepened.

Hilary Miller

Hilary Miller is a Policy Analyst for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), covering Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Houthis. She previously held research roles with the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, UNESCO, and United Nations Watch in Geneva. She holds an MA in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University and a summa cum laude BA in Political Science, History, and Jewish Studies from the University of Wisconsin.