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The First Thanksgiving Sermon Given By A Rabbi In 1789
He had a powerful message, on civic duty, that rings true to this very day.
Chicago’s Secret Jewish Statue (And Other Things To See This Week)
Celebrate the founding of our country by visiting a statue of the secret hero of the American Revolution, Haym Salomon.
Death Threats Scrawled Near Georgetown Jewish Center
— A death threat was among the anti-Semitic graffiti found on the Georgetown University campus in a public restroom next to the campus Jewish center. The graffiti was discovered Saturday morning next to the Makóm Jewish gathering space in the Leavey student center of the Washington, D.C., school, The Hoya student newspaper reported. The…
Did George Washington Really Love the Jews?
Toleration had been the ideal of liberal philosophers since John Locke, a century earlier. Washington was now saying that “toleration” was an inadequate concept. Toleration implies those who just tolerate. But rights are not allowances; they are ours by nature.
George Washington Backs Down in Palestine Flag Feud With Student
The president of George Washington University has reportedly apologized to a college student who threatened legal action after he was reprimanded and ordered to remove a Palestinian flag from his dormitory window.
George Washington Student Threatens Suit Over Palestinian Flag
A George Washington University student is threatening legal action after the college told him to remove a Palestinian flag from his dorm room — but the college insists it is simply enforcing rules about window decorations.
George Washington Reverses Suspension of Swastika Student
George Washington University has canceled the suspension of a student who displayed a swastika on the bulletin board of a campus dormitory.
George Washington Students Want Security Boost After Swastika Incident
In the aftermath of swastikas found in a residence hall, the student senate at George Washington University asked the university to install more security cameras in dorms.
Jonathan Sarna's Condition Upgraded to 'Serious'
American Jewish historian Jonathan Sarna’s condition has been upgraded from critical to serious, a spokeswoman from Yale New Haven Hospital said.
Jonathan Sarna Improves With 'Quiet 24 Hours' — Condition Still Critical
Historian Jonathan Sarna, who was hospitalized after collapsing on a trip to his daughter’s Yale graduation, was said to be improving on Wednesday. But his condition is still critical.