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The Rich History of Jewish Prayer on the Floor of Congress
The Rich History of Jewish Prayer on the Floor of Congress
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26 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2020
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Between policy debates and competing political agendas, Congress is not exactly known for being a place of peace, except when members pause for a moment of prayer before each session.Today, Howard Mortman, director for communications at C-SPAN and the author of the book “When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill,” joins the show to discuss the rich tradition and history of prayer—specifically, the prayer of rabbis—on the floor of Congress. We also cover these stories:The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects a case filed by the Trump campaign, which contested 20,000 ballots cast in the state.An intensive care unit nurse in New York became one of the first people to receive the coronavirus vaccine.New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio says the city should be prepared for another COVID-19 lockdown. Enjoy the show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Dec 15, 2020
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