America & The Jews | Dr. Jonathan Sarna

Explore the big questions about Jewish presence in America: the challenges that freedom poses, the role that jews had in the founding of the United States, and why it matters today. Dr. Jonathan Sarna, author of American Judaism: A History, explores these question in depth in honor of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence this July 4th. More Jewish American history CHAPTERS 0:00 Why celebrate July 4th? 2:30 What makes America unique? 5:14 The challenge of freedom 8:04 Jewish role in the American Revolution 11:36 Religious Liberty in America 16:18 Jewish immigration to America 18:55 Jews are part of America's story 19:47 Is the golden age ending? 24:00 The promise of America