Yeshiva World News – May 18, 2012
One year prior to declaring its independence, a Portuguese Jew came to America, making landfall on the shores of New York. Haym Solomon found himself sympathizing with the colonists and decided to support the war efforts, becoming the biggest financer of the Continental army and pioneering the now over three-hundred year old tradition of Jews […]
Vos Iz Neias – May 17, 2012
Washington – In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill this past Wednesday in the ornate LBJ Room located just off the Senate floor to celebrate the accomplishments of six Jews who were recognized for their contributions to the “360 year tradition of furthering American ideals”. Lawmakers who took part in this […]
