Portraits of Jewish-American Heroes

By Drucker, Malka & Rosen, Elizabeth

Publishers Summary:
From its beginnings, America, founded on religious freedom, has been a land of opportunity for Jews socially as well as spiritually. Here are profiles of twenty-one individuals who have enriched America and the lives of Americans through their achievements in such areas as science, sports, film making, and civil rights. An inspiring journey through more than two centuries of American Jewish history.

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ISBN
978-0-52547-771-6
Publisher
New York : Dutton Children's Books, [2008]


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on September 1, 2008

Gr 3-6 Brief profiles of 20 individuals from Haym Solomon to Daniel Pearl. Famous and lesser-known figures are included, such as Albert Einstein and Rachel Frank, who preached sermons nearly a century before women were accepted as rabbis. While they varied widely in their adherence to Jewish practice, these individuals were (or are) committed to social justice. Accompanying portraits were done in a variety of styles and media in the spirit of the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Short biographies of twenty-one figures, from Revolutionary War patriot Haym Salomon to feminist Gloria Steinem and journalist Daniel Pearl, encapsula...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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