As president of the Constitutional Convention, and of the nascent United States, George Washington received several fascinating letters from members of the tiny American Jewish community, which tells us a great deal about how Jews perceived of the Constitution. Watch Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explain why the astounding way in which Washington responded allows us to better understand the essence of the American idea, and what we commemorate on Constitution Day in our age. (Speech begins at 8:15).
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The New York Times's conservative Catholic columnist discusses his argument for belief with Rabbi Soloveichik.
As president of the Constitutional Convention, and of the nascent United States, George Washington received several fascinating letters from members of the tiny American Jewish community, which tells us a great deal about how Jews perceived of the Constitution. Watch Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explain why the astounding way in which Washington responded allows us to better understand the essence of the American idea, and what we commemorate on Constitution Day in our age. (Speech begins at 8:15).
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How to Embrace Jewish Identity While Rejecting Identity Politics
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik speaks with the editor of Sapir, Brett Stephens, about his recent essay: "Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics."
Tikvah Podcast: Ross Douthat and Meir Soloveichik on the State of American Belief
The New York Times's conservative Catholic columnist discusses his argument for belief with Rabbi Soloveichik.
As president of the Constitutional Convention, and of the nascent United States, George Washington received several fascinating letters from members of the tiny American Jewish community, which tells us a great deal about how Jews perceived of the Constitution. Watch Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explain why the astounding way in which Washington responded allows us to better understand the essence of the American idea, and what we commemorate on Constitution Day in our age. (Speech begins at 8:15).
Explore More
How to Embrace Jewish Identity While Rejecting Identity Politics
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik speaks with the editor of Sapir, Brett Stephens, about his recent essay: "Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics."
Tikvah Podcast: Ross Douthat and Meir Soloveichik on the State of American Belief
The New York Times's conservative Catholic columnist discusses his argument for belief with Rabbi Soloveichik.
