George Washington visited the oldest synagogue in this nation (founded in the 1600s) at Newport, Rhode Island. His remarks on the Touro Synagogue are a reflection of, and support for, the new Bill of Rights.
“...every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and figtree, and there shall be none to make him afraid.”
He wrote this in August 1790.
"For happily the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support."He meant it. We should mean it, too.
Happy Hanukkah and blessings to all our countrymen of all faiths.
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