Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish?

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This video, guiding questions, and Kahoot explore the debate that Alexander Hamilton was Jewish. Although it’s not easy finding hard evidence that Hamilton was a Jew, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a very real possibility. Why does this matter though? What can we learn about Jewish identity from exploring Hamilton's connection to the Jewish community?

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