Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews and the Civil War

In 1860, there were 150,000 Jews living in the United States. How did this small minority, mostly recent immigrants, react to the fierce national debate over slavery? During his virtual visit, Richard Kreitner, author of Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery, will introduce noteworthy Jewish individuals who opposed slavery, defended it, or remained silent. The case of those who opted to stay silent raises some uncomfortable questions.  Would we have been more courageous in their circumstances? What is the cost of political courage in our own time?

Copies of Fear No Pharoah are available through Politics & Prose at a 10 percent discount. Click here and insert the coupon code SPECIAL10 (no spaces) in the field labelled “Apply Coupon.” You will then have the option of either picking up the book at the store or having it shipped. You must create a free P&P account (easy to do) to order the book.

This program is sponsored by the Library Committee, Women of Beth El, and Men’s Club, in partnership with Adas Israel Congregation’s Library and Sisterhood.

Questions? Please contact Robin Jacobson at librarian@adasisrael.org.

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