Judaism has long benefited from non-Jewish support

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 CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL of Philadelphia, founded in the 1740s by Spanish and Portuguese Jews, is known as the ‘Synagogue of the American Revolution.’ In 1788, when it solicited funds to pay off its debts, its supporters included Benjamin Franklin and other prominent non-Jews. (photo credit: BEYOND MY KEN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Jewish institutions flourish when they remain engaged with the broader world. By reclaiming these forgotten histories, we do more than celebrate the past – we set a foundation for the future.

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