by Dr. Richard Booker, Founder/Director, Institute for Hebraic-Christian Studies
How a Jewish patriot saved America and the fourth of July
 In 1975 the United States Postal Department issued a stamp honoring a man named Haym Salomon for his contribution to the cause of the American Revolution. This stamp was uniquely printed on the front and the back. On the glue side of the stamp, the following words were printed in pale, green ink. “Financial Hero - Businessman and broker Haym Salomon was responsible for raising most of the money needed to finance the American Revolution and later to save the new nation from collapse.†I personally have one of these stamps. Historians who have studied the story of Haym Salomon all agree that without his “contribution to the cause†there would be no America today.
 Haym Salomon bought and sold financial papers to raise money for Robert Morris who was the Superintendent of Finance for the Continental Congress. He believed that America would be a safe haven for the Jews. But this son of a rabbi, also believed that one day in the future, Jerusalem would rise from the dust, the Jews would return to their ancient homeland, and Israel and Jerusalem would once again be the home of the wandering Jew. Salomon determined to do all that he could to finance the Revolution so that America could survive until that future time when his people would once again fill the streets of Jerusalem.
From one crisis to the next, Robert Morris went to Haym Salomon for help, and Salomon always responded. Haym Salomon gave his entire personal fortune of over $800,000 to the cause of the Revolution. This debt was never repaid. He died sick and penniless at the age of 45, January 6, 1785, leaving behind a young widow, Rachel, and four children all under the age of seven.
Rachel tried for months after Haym’s death to collect on personal loans that he had made to Robert Morris, to the Congress and others. She was requested to turn all her securities and certificates over to the State Treasurer of Pennsylvania for evaluation. After several months she made further inquiries and was informed that all of the papers relating to her inheritance had been lost.
Haym Salomon was buried in Mikveh Israel Cemetery in Philadelphia in a grave which is now unmarked. Since we don’t know which his grave is, we cannot even pay our respects at his graveside nor erect a marker.
But the story of Haym Salomon doesn’t end with an unmarked grave. There is a plaque on a brick wall bordering the cemetery that was placed by Haym’s great-grandson, William Salomon in 1917. It says, “To the Memory of Haym Salomon … interred in this Cemetery the location of the grave being now unknown … .â€
Was it just a coincidence that the year this plaque was erected was the same year of the Balfour Declaration issued by the British which begins, “His majesty’s Government views with favor the establishing in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.�
Was it just a coincidence that in 1975 when the U.S. Postal Department issued the stamp honoring Haym Salomon, that same year the Israeli government issued a stamp honoring Harry Truman, the American president who was the first head of state to recognize Israel?
As Haym Salomon believed, America has been that save haven for the Jewish people and Israel has been reborn. As we celebrate America, may we remember the great debt we owe to Haym Salomon. While we may not be able to repay him personally, we can honor him by standing firm in our support and prayers for a strong and secure Israel and a united Jerusalem under the rule of Haym’s Salomon’s spiritual descendants, the Jewish people. Happy Fourth of July!
ARTICLE BY RICHARD BOOKER. http://www.rbooker.com/
What a remarkable story Stan! Thanks for sharing it. It rightly honors a man to whom honor is due, but more than that, it declares the power and the workings of the Mighty God of Israel - our God - as He directs every detail of history. And it reaffirms the truth that He will continue to direct every detail of ‘His-story’ until Jerusalem’s enemies - His enemies - will be trampled beneath His feet for all time, and until He ascends His throne, in His City, to rule and reign in His rightful place - forever! I see in this story the same hope you spoke of in your earlier posting as you shared the story of the hope you were able to restore in Golan’s heart. That interaction you were able to have with Golan was a clear appointment made for you by the God of history. I pray that the fragrance - the hope - of Yeshua that you left with Golan that day will continue with him till his hope is fully restored - not only in his homeland, not only in the God of his forefather’s, but in the truth that his Messiah, the Messiah of Israel, the true hope of all nations, has come!
May God continue to bless you, Stan, as you work so tirelessly to bring Hope into the hearts of Jewish people everywhere, and as you keep pointing us to the One who is our Hope. I once again cannot help but praise God for you, for the calling He has given you, for your faithfulness to this calling, and for the strength and fellowship that I, together with many others, find here on your wonderful site as together we wait for the Lord and for the hope of His glorious appearing…
“i wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
O Israel, put you hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
He himself will redeem Israel from all her sins.” - Psalm 130:5-8
Praise God! His words do not return unto Him void, but they always accomplish that which He desires them to accomplish! Let’s keep praying and petitioning the Father for the salvation of His precious people, Israel, for He is about to accomplish this very thing! Hallelujah and Amen!
I praise God for such men of integrity and sacrifice for their convictions which are obviously inspired by the God of Israel.
We rejoice in knowing that it was not in vain, and know that it had to come to pass in preparation of the eventual coming of the King of Israel - the anointed Messiah to return to Jerusalem. Praise God, the God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob !!!
Dear Stan,
You are a true “watchman” and ‘a man of the hour.’ May the blessings of God be lavishrd on you and your work for His name’ sake and for His people.
Much of what you say, and far more, is to be found in this recent shocking and most fascinating book, titled: “Middle East: Blueprint For the Final [positive] Solution,” subtitled: “The Coming Fall and Rise of WesternDemocracy.” I previewed it on the publisher’s site at: http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/16130.
This book, certainly, would alter and clarify much of our undersatnding of the whole conflict and its final outcome. It’s not for the faint-hearted or scoffers!
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely
Mike Orpaz
What is it that God requires of us? To do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before your God.
It sounds as if the new Nation of the USA did not remember this admonition from the writings of the Prophets. Perhaps things would be better now if Salomon’s widow had been embraced and cared for rather than cheated. I would not wish to be those responsible for such acts when they either come before the Judgement Seat of Christ or the White Throne.
Fantastic article…let freedom ever ring…fireworks ever display..sounds of victory always display….!
I stumbled onto the story of Haym Salomon in the mid 1990’s. I was so touched by his goodness to our nation….We truly would not have survived without his financial sacrifices. He not only gave his all, but he got fellow Jews to give to help America survive. His family SHOULD have been “put on a pedestal” and cared for graciously…..God keeps good records…..this did not go unnoticed in Heaven.
Thank you, Stan, for bringing this article to our attention. The timing was just right!
HAYM SALOMON WAS INDEED A GREAT SUPPORTER OF OUR COUNTRY MARSHA, BUT YES AMERICA WOULD HAVE SURVIVED BECAUSE IT WAS GOD’S WILL THAT IT SURVIVE.
GOD BLESS YOU STAN YOU NEVER FAIL TO REMIND US JUST HOW GREAT OUR GOD IS
I have been researching into this man for a couple of years, Is there ant writings surviving concerning his views stated ib your post? I would like to see them if they exist. sincerely, Troy Hunt