Moses Seixas (1744–1809)—The Promise of Liberty
For the tiny Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island, the question was urgent: Would the new republic merely tolerate Jews, or would it recognize them as full and equal citizens?
To Illuminate Rather Than Condemn: The Legacy of Rabbi Moshe Hauer
Experience teaches that casting stones, whether literal or figurative, at those who espouse offensive ideas rarely changes their hearts or minds.
Faces of Orthodoxy: Stories of Orthodox Jews, One Face at a Time
What would you do if your friends and family were portrayed disparagingly in the media for the whole world to see?
Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up
What does it take to build a community? In the articles ahead, we meet some of the men and women whose steady efforts have shaped the rhythm of Jewish life in their cities.