Talk On Civil War Anti-Semitism j onathan Sarna, chief his- torian of the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, will kick off fall events sponsored by Eastern Michigan University's Jewish Studies Program. Sarna, professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, will present "That Obnoxious Order: Ulysses S. Grant and the Jews" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jonathan Sept. 16, in the Sarna EMU Student Center ballroom, 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti. A reception and book signing will follow. Admission is free. As the Civil War raged on, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was angry about the unlicensed cotton trade in his military district. This led to a decree: "The Jews, as a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department and also department orders, are hereby expelled" Grant's order was one of the most shocking and far-reaching anti- Semitic gestures in American his- tory. The order, however, encouraged political action in American's Jewish community, a community that previ- ously avoided public attention. Sarna will explore America's con- flicted history, how America's Jewish community responded to unofficial and official gestures of anti-Semi- tism, and how American Jews took on Grant, one of the most powerful military leaders in the country. "Jonathan Sarna is perhaps the foremost authority on Jewish American history:' said Martin Shichtman, professor of English and director of EMU's Jewish Studies Program. "His work sheds light on America's terrible record of anti- Semitism and on how Jews have pre- vailed and how Jews have overcome considerable obstacles to become one of our nation's most vibrant minorities:' EMU's Jewish Studies Program looks at the cultural and intellec- tual gifts Jews have given the world and focuses on the Jewish faith, its richness, its demands as well as its complex and fascinating relation- ships with other religions. For more information, contact Shichtman at jewish.studies@emich.edu or call (734) 487-0978. What's in a name? Everything our grandfathers stood for. We represent each of their names. And all of their values. The name "Talmer" combines the last names of our principals' grandfathers—two remarkable humanitarians who shared a common purpose: to enrich the communities they served. Which is why being a bank that puts our community and its citizens first isn't just our business — it's our mission. Visit www.talmerbank.com to find out how we can best serve you, your family or your business. ''1114 ) I' • BANK AND T RUS Community. Integrity. Service. :4* John Van Neste Talmage II M. Manuel Merzon Member FDIC $100 SAVINGS DEPOSIT In Honor of Grandparents Everywhere* f If you're a grandparent and you open a Classic Savings Account for your grandchild, Talmer will match your initial deposit up to $100 dollars. Stop into a Talmer Banking Center today for details. *Up to $100 match when you open a Classic Savings Account for your grandchild. Must presentyour grandchild's birth certificate or social security card attime of account opening. Funds must remain on deposit for 90 days. Talmer Bank will match initial deposit, up to $100. Match will be paid at 91 days. The minimum balance to open the account and obtain the bonus is $50. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is .05% for all interest rate tiers. APY is accurate as of 9/1/2014. APY is variable and subject to change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings on this account. Promo runs 9/1/2014 — 9/30/14. You will receive a 1099-INT from us for your cash bonus. Promotion may be discontinued at any time. ❑ 800.456.1500 I Telephone Banking: 800.405.9997 I www.talmerbank.com September 11 • 2014 27