Freedom For All (3:24)

To Be a Jew in the Free World: Jewish Identity Through the Lens of Modern History   In 1790, after leading a revolution in the name of liberty, George Washington affirmed the divine and inviolable freedoms of America's tiny Jewish community

Series: To be a Jew in the Free World

 

George Washington's Promise Of Religious Liberty (56:56)

In 1790, George Washington sent a letter to the Jews of Newport. Hear from an esteemed historian about the significance of the letter and the role it played in the politics of the time. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)