Annual celebration of Jewish American achievements in May
Jewish American Heritage Month
Guests at 2010 White House reception for JAHM, including baseball star Sandy Koufax (center left), and entertainer/activist Theodore Bikel (center right).
Observed by
United States
Significance
Annual recognition of Jewish American achievements and contributions to the United States.
Begins
May 1
Ends
May 31
Date
May
Frequency
annual
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual recognition and celebration of American Jews' achievements and contributions to the United States of America during the month of May.[1]
President George W. Bush first proclaimed the month on April 20, 2006, as a result of cooperation with Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA), as well as the Jewish Museum of Florida and the South Florida Jewish Community.[2] Since then, annual proclamations have been made by Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden.
In 2020 the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia repositioned Jewish American Heritage Month to empower communities across the country to celebrate the inspiring history of Jewish people in America; educate diverse public audiences about Jewish culture; and spark crucial conversations about the American Jewish present and future.
^Krieger, Hilary Leila (May 31, 2008). "US Jews, Asian Americans learn to make merry in May together". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved January 5, 2009.[permanent dead link]
^Reinhard, Beth (April 20, 2006). "Role of Jewish Americans to be recognized in May: Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, President Bush is expected to make May Jewish American Heritage Month". Miami Herald (Miami, Florida). Retrieved January 5, 2009.
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