The July 3, 2026 episode of Jerusalem Dateline marks America's 250th anniversary by highlighting liberty and the role of Jewish patriots in the nation's founding. Historians Gil Troy and Jim Garlow examine the contributions of Gershom Mendes Seixas, the first native-born rabbi in America, and financier Haym Salomon.
The program emphasizes the Judeo-Christian values central to the country's origins and their ongoing significance for Christian-Israel relations.