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Did George Washington really love the Jews?
Our first president more than tolerated Colonial Jews, writing a historic letter to the warden of Touro Synagogue that resonates today.
Amanda Gorman’s Bible quote endorses religious liberty — but it’s still from the Bible
George Washington used the quote in his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport. But its history is fraught.
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…
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.