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George Washington's Letter to the Jews (6:47)
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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1:09:00
To be a Jew in the Free World, Lesson 6: Light Unto the Nations (1:09:00)
Lesson Six: Purpose For All Mankind In 1655, Menashe ben Israel shared a dream of redemption, moving Oliver Cromwell to readmit Jews to England. What is our role as Jews to inspire the world with a vision of universal peace and goodness? This lesson moves beyond mere Jewish continuity, and presents the idealistic vision that Judaism has for all humanity.
Series: To be a Jew in the Free World
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:13:53
To be a Jew in the Free World, Lesson 2: Free to Serve (1:13:53)
Lesson Two: Freedom For All 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. What is freedom? Is it indeed liberating to do as we please? Perhaps freedom is about something much deeper, more meaningful, and fulfilling!.
Series: To be a Jew in the Free World
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)