It was an interesting article--easy reading. I noticed, though, that Jason, while mentioning early American history, didn't mention the various circumstances that sent the Sephardim and the Ashkenazim to America. He didn't write anything about the Sephardim at all.
Given so many personal/regional/ethnic situations on writings of history, a very positive piece is good, once in a while, to offset so many write-ups that concentrate on the negative. I regret, though, that objective documentation including tasty and bitter facts is rare.
And yes, Alia, character--whether optimism, avoidances of certain topics or pessimism--is really pronounced from some in the "South," which "nation" seems to be flowing a little up and down the east coast, these days. ..."Maryland?" ..."Delaware?" LOL!
I have been enjoying my own witness of something making the buzz in media and other circles: The subject of "class" -- as in personal dignity and integrity. It's about time!