I find Jews possessed of those very qualities which we of the twentieth century seek to develop in our struggle for justice and democracy; a deep moral feeling which makes them capable of noble acts; a deep sense of the brotherhood of man; and a high intelligence, the fruit of three thousand years of civilization.
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What does this text imply about America in 1929 stood to learn from Jewish social justice values?
2. What role have American Jews played in civil rights and justice movements?
3. How has the Jewish tradition provided American Jews with a "deep moral feeling which makes them capable of noble acts?" What models of morality exist within Jewish texts?
Time Period: Modern (Spinoza through post-WWII)