Jewish History Minute

Jewish History Minute introduces readers in grades 4-6 to an episode in American Jewish history that will resonate with kids today.Each book tackles contemporary issues including anti-SEmtiism, civil rights, democracy and more, presenting the subjects through the historical lens of the Jewish experience.

BOOK 1: THE MAN WHO BEAT GENERAL GRANT

During the Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant ordered Jews living in territory he controlled to leave. Immediately! General's Order No. 11 was transmitted to the town of Paducah, Kentucky, which was home to small community of Jews. They were all kicked out!

Expelled!

One man, a Jewish immigrant named Cesar Kaskel, was determined to stop this act of antisemitism. This is the story ... 

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