What is the source of the story of the Jewish Soldier who during the Revolutionary War inspired George Washington by lighting his Menorah? Also who is the soldier who was in this story, and did George Washington actually give him a medal that was engraved with a Menorah on it?
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1Where did you hear this story? I don't recognize it.– Monica CellioJan 29, 2017 at 20:09
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@MonicaCellio - Perhaps this book? amazon.com/Hanukkah-Valley-Forge-Stephen-Krensky/dp/0525477381– ezraJan 29, 2017 at 20:17
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@MonicaCelliohttp://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/2007/12/the-truth-about-george-washing.html– AviJan 31, 2017 at 2:37
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There's a great multi-post investigation starting at boston1775.blogspot.com/2007/02/…– ArithmomaniacFeb 12, 2017 at 5:08
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