This July 4, American Jews will find themselves navigating the 250th year of the nation’s independence through a highly politicized cultural and religious landscape.

This July 4, American Jews will find themselves navigating the 250th year of the nation’s independence through a highly politicized cultural and religious landscape. Link Exhibits, marches, celebrations: How American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence The big birthday is breathing new life into old debates over religious freedom, such as the one that took place around President Donald Trump’s recent national prayer rally.