Jonas Phillips
Description
Looking at the life of Jonas Phillips, a religious Jew in colonial America, this video lecture by noted scholar and Rabbi Meir Soleveichik highlights the challenges faced by Jews of the time and considers Phillips fight for acceptance and freedom and equality of religious practice. It considers his interactions with colonial leaders and the legacy he left for the entire nation.
Runtime
55 min 15 sec
Subjects
Geography
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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