Join Us: Jonathan Sarna on Jews in the American Revolution
Thursday, March 12 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
As part of our 250 Years of America programming, CRS is proud to share this special virtual series presented by 70 Faces Media and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Renowned historian Professor Jonathan Sarna opens the series with a conversation on Jews and the American Revolution, followed by Q&A with New York Jewish Week editor at large, Andrew Silow-Carroll.
This talk will cover three essential topics.
- First, Americans looked to the story of biblical Jews to justify independence; this is why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson supported a national seal depicting the Exodus from Egypt.
- Second, Jews contributed to the Revolution in a myriad ways. While their overall numbers were small, many lived in or had taken refuge in Philadelphia, serving as soldiers, merchants, bond dealers, and more.
- Third, and perhaps most importantly, the Revolution impacted Jews by granting them new rights far beyond mere toleration and transforming American Judaism. The democratization of Judaism and the Jewish community in the United States began in 1776.
This is an online only event. Questions can be sent to events@70facesmedia.org.
As part of our 250 Years of America programming, CRS is proud to share this special virtual series presented by 70 Faces Media and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Renowned historian Professor Jonathan Sarna opens the series with a conversation on Jews and the American Revolution, followed by Q&A with New York Jewish Week editor at large, Andrew Silow-Carroll.
This talk will cover three essential topics.
- First, Americans looked to the story of biblical Jews to justify independence; this is why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson supported a national seal depicting the Exodus from Egypt.
- Second, Jews contributed to the Revolution in a myriad ways. While their overall numbers were small, many lived in or had taken refuge in Philadelphia, serving as soldiers, merchants, bond dealers, and more.
- Third, and perhaps most importantly, the Revolution impacted Jews by granting them new rights far beyond mere toleration and transforming American Judaism. The democratization of Judaism and the Jewish community in the United States began in 1776.
This is an online only event. Questions can be sent to events@70facesmedia.org.
