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America at 250: Why Washington’s promise to US Jews still matters - opinion
George Washington promised that this Republic would “give to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” May we prove worthy of that promise for the next 250 years.
America at 250: What the Founding Fathers can teach us about fighting antisemitism - opinion
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Exhibits, marches, celebrations: How American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence
GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival
The university will examine whether individuals attending the event were targeted based on their Jewish faith, it said in a statement.
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
GWU suspends JVP amid US gov't review of university antisemitism failures
The decision, first reported by the student paper, the GW Hatchet, lengthened the suspension period to the end of spring 2026, and the disciplinary probation was extended through spring 2027.
Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA
Americans will use anything but the metric system. So let's put that to its most logical conclusion and measure asteroids with the first US president: George Washington.
George Washington U bans student from campus after speech calling to divest from Israel
Pro-Israel students and alumni had urged the school to discipline the speaker and a dean who thanked her for “sharing your words and your views.”
George Washington University suspends JVP chapter as colleges prepare for Israel protests
The groups were temporarily suspended last fall after pro-Palestinian students projected inflammatory messages on campus buildings weeks after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Congress cancels hearing on George Washington U protests after police clear encampment
Universities across the country have struggled to find the right response to the encampments, which have gone up at dozens of schools over the past few weeks.
Unmarked graves reveal George Washington’s centuries-old family secrets
Genetic analysis reveals George Washington's brother Samuel's descendants, shedding light on the first president's lineage.
George Washington's history with the Jews of the US
Rabbi Tuvia Geffen: This day should be held in high regard by Jews. This is the day when George Washington, the founder of the American government, was born.
George Washington U students project anti-Israel messages on campus building
The messages — including “Glory To Our Martyrs,” “Divestment From Zionist Genocide Now,” and “Free Palestine From The River To The Sea” — appeared on the side of a library building.
