American Politics and the Jewish Community Jewish Role in American Life, Volume 11

• Other Authors: Schnur, Dan (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Purdue University Press 2013
• Subjects: Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; Social groups: religious groups & communities
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

At its broadest level, politics is the practice of making a community a better, safer, and more tolerant place to live. So it should be of no surprise that America's Jews have devoted themselves to civic engagement and the democratic process. From before the Revolutionary War to the early twent...