Zev Eleff: 250 Years of American Judaism [American Jewish History 2/4]

Opublikowano: 2026-06-30

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to historian Zev Eleff about what 250 years of Jewish life in America can teach us about religion, identity, and the future of American Judaism. In this episode we discuss: —Why did colonial Jews support the American Revolution despite knowing the dangers of opposing those in power? —How did Jewish denominations and institutions as we know them emerge in America, and what roles did Zionism and U.S. immigration policy play in this? —Where are we headed on our American Jewish journey, and what have we learne...