From its beginnings, America, founded on religious freedom, has been a land of opportunity for Jews socially as well as spiritually. This book introduces us to compelling profiles of 21 individuals who have enriched our country and our lives through their achievements. In such areas as science, sports, filmmaking, and civil rights, we meet male and female heroes whose struggles and triumphs have set an example and made a positive difference. Each individual¿s likeness, spirit, and contribution are captured in a distinctive full-color portrait created with a variety of media. This striking volume will take you on an absorbing and inspiring journey through more than two centuries of American Jewish history. Reinforced binding.