America’s Withdrawal from the Iran Deal Doesn’t Prevent It from Punishing the Islamic Republic’s Violations
If Europeans fight back, they will risk undermining the international order they claim to cherish.
August 17, 2020
George Washington’s Letter to the Newport Jewish Congregation Marked a New Era of Religious Liberty
For both Jews and Catholics.
In 1790, the new American republic was home to some 2,000 Jews, out of a total population of 2.5 million. That year, President Washington visited Newport, Rhode Island, where he received a letter from the members of the local synagogue. “Deprived as we heretofore have been of the invaluable rights of free Citizens,” it read, “we now (with a deep sense of gratitude to the Almighty disposer of all events) behold a Government, erected by the Majesty of the People—a Government, which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance—but generously affording to All liberty of conscience, and immunities of Citizenship.” John Berlau describes the president’s response, which came the next day:
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Israel’s Anti-Netanyahu Protests Are Filled with Hope and Creativity—but Lack Votes
The demonstrations have vuvuzelas and dancing aliens, but Netanyahu offers security and economic growth.
Belgium Invests in Anti-Israel Incitement in the Name of Human Rights
Jerusalem finally speaks up.
George Washington’s Letter to the Newport Jewish Congregation Marked a New Era of Religious Liberty
For both Jews and Catholics.
Isaac Stern’s Judaism, His Genius, and Its Limitations
Unlike some contemporaries, he spoke unapologetically of his Jewish heritage.