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Tag: American Revolution

0 History Jewish Law

Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Sep

A rare document from the ledger of James Madison, featuring Jewish financier Haym Salomon's contributions to the American Revolution, is now for sale after a decade on display.

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When Freedom Began to Ring

Paul Finkelman in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jul 2023

This article discusses the role of Jews in the American Revolution and the subsequent granting of political equality to Jews in the United States.

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What the Founding Fathers Teach Us About Religious Freedom

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 24 Mar 2023

Isaac Amon, a lawyer and participant in JIMENA's Sephardic Leaders Fellowship, discusses the importance of religious freedom and how the Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by the Enlightenment era.

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The Academic Origins of the American Revolution

Lama Abu-Odeh in Tablet · 14 Sep 2020

This text discusses the academic origins of the American Revolution and the subsequent rebellion within academia.

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Jews Drinking Coffee and Watching the Democratic Convention

Tablet Magazine in Tablet · 13 Aug 2020

This article reflects on the Democratic National Convention and discusses the significance of Joe Biden's speeches.

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Welcome to the Revolution You Paid For

Edward N. Luttwak in Tablet · 5 Jun 2020

The author argues that the American Revolution has never truly ended and that Mayor Bill de Blasio's statement about wealth redistribution reflects a rebellion against the fundamental principles of American civilization.

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American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2018

Dr. Eran Shalev from the University of Haifa discusses the influence of the Old Testament on early American political thought in his book "American Zion."

0 History Education

Light Unto the Nations: The Global Impact of the American Revolution

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Nov 2017

Jonathan Israel discusses his book "Expanding Blaze: How the American Revolution Ignited the World, 1775-1848" on the impact of the American Revolution globally.