From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
Timeline 2000s

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2000

 

Jewish population: between 5.34 and 6.16 million (1.90-2.2 percent of total population)

Senator Joseph Lieberman is the first Jew nominated for vice-president by a major political party

 
2001

 

 

 World Trade Center Towers on 9/11/01

September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and on the Pentagon
2002

The Euro becomes legal tender in continental Europe

 

U.S. and allies invade Afghanistan, attack Al Qaeda, and topple the Taliban
2004

Olympics held in Greece

 350th anniversary commemorative medal, 2004

American Jewish community celebrates 350th anniversary of Jewish life in America

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