The July 3, 2026 episode of Jerusalem Dateline marks America's 250th anniversary by highlighting Jewish patriots and the Judeo-Christian values in the nation's founding. Historian Gil Troy and pastor Jim Garlow discuss Gershom Mendes Seixas, America's first native-born rabbi, and financier Haym Salomon.
The program examines how these figures contributed to the American Revolution and the shared heritage linking the United States and Israel.