May 18, 2026

The Origin of 'God Bless America'

The power and popularity of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" reveals that America’s passion for prayer and its love of liberty are always intertwined.

By Rabbi Meir Soloveichik

At the Rededicate 250 rally on the National Mall, Rabbi Soloveichik discussed the origin of "God Bless America," written by the Jewish musician Irving Berlin.

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At the Rededicate 250 rally on the National Mall, Rabbi Soloveichik discussed the origin of "God Bless America," written by the Jewish musician Irving Berlin.

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