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Lesson 5 of 8·Jews and the Civil War

When Lincoln Died on Passover

On the day after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, Jews in America began their celebration of Passover. Several days later, on the Shabbat of the festival, synagogues were filled with worshippers when the horrifying news broke of the assassination of President Lincoln. What happened next among American Jews tells us a great deal about Passover, Lincoln's political and moral legacy, and the spirit of America.

Taught By

Meir Soloveichik
Meir Soloveichik is the rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel and the director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University. His website, containing all of his media appearances, podcasts, and writing, can be found at meirsoloveichik.com.

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