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Jewish American Heritage Month

Commemorating the History and Legacy of Jewish People

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Jewish American Heritage Month

May has been proclaimed by the President and United States Congress, Jewish American Heritage Month. Despite years of oppression and persecution, Jews have always risen up to help bring improvement and progress to society.

For more than 350 years, Jews have been making major contributions to the American culture, including arts, science, medicine, sports, business, government, and military service.

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration - 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Congressional Tribute Marking Jewish American Heritage Month Honors Harley Lippman

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration - 2018

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration - 2017

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration - 2016

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, an impressive roster of US Senators, government officials and national Jewish leaders gathered in the ornate Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building, located on Capitol Hill in our nation’s Capital.

Jewish Heritage Celebration - 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Jewish Heritage Celebration - 2014

Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Congress Pays Tribute to Jewish Americans and Celebrates Shimon Peres Gold Medal Legislation

Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration - 2013

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Congressional Tribute to talents and contributions of the American Jewish Community to the American society

Tribute to American Jewry - 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

May has been proclaimed by President Obama and the United States Congress, Jewish American Heritage Month. Despite years of oppression and persecution, Jews have always risen up to help bring improvement and progress to society. For more than the 350 years, Jews have been making major contributions to the American culture, including arts, science, medicine, sports, business, government and military service.
The exclusive Luncheon in the US Capitol will take place in the LBJ Room (S-211) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 1pm.