Jewish Participation in the American Revolution – Red, White and Jewish will share the stories of the Children of Abraham who fought for separation from England.

 Jewish Participation in the American Revolution – Red, White and Jewish explores the role played by those Jews who took up arms and endured the hardships and hazards alongside their Christian neighbors and endangered themselves as intelligence gatherers, toiled to ensure a steady supply of food and war materiel and worked tirelessly as financiers to bring about the Noble Experiment that still endures almost two-hundred and fifty years later.

 Although the Jews in Colonial America represented a small minority of the overall population, their contributions, individually and collectively, were significant beyond their meager numbers. And, the Jewish experience in the American Revolution has continued to color this vibrant community into the 21st Century.

 Presented by Eric Chandler in collaboration with Beth Shalam Synagogue 2 pm, this will take place at the synagogue.