Adams, Jefferson, and the Jews

This video lecture by Meir Soleveichik discusses how John Adams's and Thomas Jefferson's views on Judaism illuminated their beliefs and commitments. It considers why the Jewish community liked Jefferson but not Adams. It also looks at the life and influence of Mordecia Manuel Noah.

Other Authors: Infobase,, TeleTime (Firm)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : TeleTime, [2017]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 2 min., 18 sec)) : sound, color.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Adams, Jefferson, and the Jews: Introduction (1:35);
  • Reason and Religion in the Correspondence of Adams and Jefferson (11:04);
  • Adams and Jefferson Look at Jewish History and Jewish Ideas (11:30);
  • How Their Views of Judaism Illuminate the Beliefs and Commitments of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (8:06);
  • Why Jefferson Earned the Adoration of the American Jewish Community and Why John Adams did not (6:48);
  • Mordecai Manuel Noah (12:54);
  • Legacies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (4:09);
  • Adams, Jefferson, and the Jews: Conclusion (5:13);
  • Credits: Adams, Jefferson, and the Jews (0:07);