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America and the Ten Commandments: Jenna Weissman Joselit

Mon, May 14, 2018 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Historian Jenna Weissman Joselit’s latest book, Set in Stone, traces the fascinating story of America’s embrace of the Ten Commandments. The two tablets were not just a theological imperative in the New World; they provoked heated discussions around key issues such as national identity, inclusion, and pluralism. Joselit is the Charles E. Smith Professor of Judaic Studies at The George Washington University and a columnist at Tablet.