Turning to Mayflower passenger William Bradford for inspiration, columnist Edmon J. Rodman offers an orderly Jewish way to say “hodu,” or thanks, on the quintessentially American holiday.

John Bradford and King Philip’s War are footnotes of the early years of American settlers, but the house remains a tangible piece of history.

According to the writings of Edward Winslow and William Bradford, two Pilgrim political leaders, about 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe came to the event — and none of them were women.