On its 250th birthday, Jews mustn’t abandon the fight for America
For those old enough to remember the general hoopla and feel-good atmosphere of the American bicentennial, the general lack of enthusiasm surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is shocking … and discouraging.…
Assessment
The piece contrasts the patriotic energy of the 1976 bicentennial with the muted, anxious mood surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It flags a notable shift: some Jews are questioning America's safety and permanence, a sentiment the author sees as unprecedented. The core concern is whether Jewish communal confidence in the American project is eroding, and what that loss of faith might mean for Jewish civic engagement.