History Now Essay American Jewish Origins, 1654-1820 Hasia Diner Religion and Philosophy A year after his inauguration as president, George Washington visited the Newport, Rhode Island Jewish Congregation, Jeshuat Israel, in 1790. He went in response to a letter he had received from the leaders of that synagogue as well... Appears in: 71 | The Jewish Legacy in American History Summer 2024
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