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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
Howard Mortman has spent years watching Congress debate policy, but he says Congress’ tradition of prayer has always stood out to him. Pictured: A Jewish rabbi from Montreal delivers an opening prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1873. (Photo: Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Images)
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.  ....

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