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May 9th, 2023

May is Jewish American Heritage Month!

Despite facing persecution and racism through time, the Jewish American community continues to rise out of the ashes in celebration of their Heritage. In the month of May, the population that has given us names like Albert Einstein and Ruth Bader Ginsburg share their stories of bravery and achievements with the world. Jewish American Heritage plays an important role in American history and together we ought to celebrate, commemorate, and acknowledge the scientific discoveries and important contributions globally. Let’s join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant Jewish American experience from the very beginnings of our nation to the present day.

HOW TO OBSERVE JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (a few tips)

Read up on Jewish Americans
Celebrate with your Jewish loved ones
Donate to Jewish organizations
Visit a Jewish museum or a site of historical Jewish interest
Make something Jewish
Bake Challah
Listen to a Jewish podcast

To learn more, visit the sites below:

https://www.jewishheritagemonth.gov/

https://jewishamericanheritage.org/