Georgia: Debtors, Warriors and Comedians

Savannah, Georgia was originally founded for debtors, paupers and other people European society thought needed a new life in the “New World”. Some of those original settlers were Jews, many of whom were fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. They would go on to form Mickve Israel, one of the oldest congregations in America. Today its pulpit is held by Rabbi Robert Haas. Additionally, he’s a tour guide and interfaith bridge builder who also likes to moonlight as a stand up comedian.  

-A transcript of this episode can be found here.
– An index of Jewish terms can be found here.