Uncommon Allies

"On March 27, 1933, representatives from across the American religious spectrum came to Madison Square Garden, united in a shared purpose to speak out against the rise of fascism in Germany and Adolph Hitler's seizure of power. This rally-the first of several held at the Garden before, during, and after World War II-represents an unexplored moment of Jewish and Christian relations. This work shines a light on these pivotal rallies, and unearths the united religious front in the face of the horror of Nazism. It traces the impact of these rallies through the years, and draws a clear line to the partnership between Christian and Jewish Zionists and the rhetorical use of "Judeo-Christian values.""--