The Jewish Community of Washington, D.C.

The Jewish Community of Washington, D.C.

By Dr. Martin Garfinkle Introduction by Dr. Adam Garfinkle Foreword by Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

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Publication Date: 5th October 2005

The Jewish community of Washington, D.C., located in the political nexus of the United States, has often enjoyed attention from people of every level of influence, including the president of the United States. On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Washington Jewish Community Center. Herbert Hoover, as a former president, was vocal in his denunciation of Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews. His voice garnered the support of many United States senators in 1943, including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Ronald Reagan sent his personal regards to... Read More
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    The Jewish community of Washington, D.C., located in the political nexus of the United States, has often enjoyed attention from people of every level of influence, including the president of the United States. On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Washington Jewish Community Center. Herbert Hoover, as a former president, was vocal in his denunciation of Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews. His voice garnered the support of many United States senators in 1943, including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Ronald Reagan sent his personal regards to... Read More
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    The Jewish community of Washington, D.C., located in the political nexus of the United States, has often enjoyed attention from people of every level of influence, including the president of the United States. On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Washington Jewish Community Center. Herbert Hoover, as a former president, was vocal in his denunciation of Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews. His voice garnered the support of many United States senators in 1943, including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Ronald Reagan sent his personal regards to the Ohev Shalom Talmud Torah Congregation on their 100th anniversary celebration on April 10, 1986.
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    • Pages: 128
    • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
    • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
    • Series: Images of America
    • Publication Date: 5th October 2005
    • State: District of Columbia
    • Illustration Note: Black and White
    • ISBN: 9780738541563
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / Jewish
      PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
      SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
    Author Bio
    Dr. Martin Garfinkle is an associate professor and former chair of the Department of Human Services in the New York City College of Technology School of Professional Studies. Dr. Stephen M. Soiffer is the special assistant to the president for institutional advancement and formerly the dean of enrollment management and retention.
    The Jewish community of Washington, D.C., located in the political nexus of the United States, has often enjoyed attention from people of every level of influence, including the president of the United States. On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Washington Jewish Community Center. Herbert Hoover, as a former president, was vocal in his denunciation of Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews. His voice garnered the support of many United States senators in 1943, including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Ronald Reagan sent his personal regards to the Ohev Shalom Talmud Torah Congregation on their 100th anniversary celebration on April 10, 1986.
    • Pages: 128
    • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
    • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
    • Series: Images of America
    • Publication Date: 5th October 2005
    • State: District of Columbia
    • Illustrations Note: Black and White
    • ISBN: 9780738541563
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / Jewish
      PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
      SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
    Dr. Martin Garfinkle is an associate professor and former chair of the Department of Human Services in the New York City College of Technology School of Professional Studies. Dr. Stephen M. Soiffer is the special assistant to the president for institutional advancement and formerly the dean of enrollment management and retention.

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