When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill - Hardcover

Howard Mortman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1644693437 ISBN 13: 9781644693438

Publisher: Academic Studies Press, 2020

Synopsis

“Academically detailed yet esoterically fun.” —Kirkus

Congress opens each session with a prayer offered by a chaplain or guest chaplain. Among the guest chaplains: Rabbis.

This book is about the rabbis. It’s an unprecedented examination of 160 years of Jewish prayers delivered in the literal and figurative center of American democracy. With exhaustive research written in approachable prose, it uniquely tells the story of over 400 rabbis giving over 600 prayers since the Civil War days—who they are and what they say.

Few written works examine the tradition of prayers in government. This new angle will appeal to students and lovers of American history, Congress, American Jewish history, and religion. It’s a welcome, important addition to our understanding of Congress and Jewish contribution to America.

About this title

About the Author

Howard Mortman is communications director for C-SPAN, the public service providing television coverage of the U.S. Congress. A veteran of Washington, DC media organizations, he has observed Congress from positions at MSNBC, National Journal’s Hotline, Broadcasting Board of Governors, and New Media Strategies. He graduated from the University of Maryland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Studies Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1644693437
• ISBN 13: 9781644693438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344