admin | May 10, 2017
Jewish American Heritage Month is an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish American achievements and contributions to the United States of America. It is observed annually in the U.S
admin | May 10, 2017
By Gina Martinez TimesLedger Newspapers Subscribe Get our stories in your inbox, free. Like TimesLedger on Facebook. A new resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans
admin | May 9, 2017
Jewish American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since the arrival of the first Jewish immigrants in New Amsterdam in 1654. Every year since 1980, Congress and the President have acted together to declare an official observance to recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans to American society.
admin | May 9, 2017
Jerusalem Post Israel News Regina Spektor to return in August Jerusalem Post Israel News Spektor's connection to Israel and her Jewish roots remain strong and are often expressed publicly. In 2008, she performed on the National Mall in Washington DC, as part of celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Israel.
admin | May 3, 2017
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
admin | May 3, 2017
In the Capitol building, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Sojourner Truth are honored for their contributions to American racial justice
admin | May 1, 2017
President Donald Trump speaking at a White House news conference, Feb. 16, 2017.(Mario Tama/Getty Images) (JTA) President Donald Trump proclaimedMay Jewish American Heritage Month, continuing a tradition maintained by every president since 2006.
admin | May 1, 2017
Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia On occasion, the news media get it wrong, as in the headlines in the Jerusalem Post (President Trump proclaims May Jewish American Heritage Month) and Haaretz (Trump Declares May Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian and Pacific Islander Month Too). Haaretz went further to explain the declaration, saying that Trumps relations with American Jews have been dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism since his election campaign and into his presidency.
simmons | May 1, 2017
Donald Trump at the White House (YouTube/Screenshot) (YouTube/Screenshot) Trump noted that the achievements of American Jews are felt throughout American society and culture, while establishing May 2017 as Jewish-American Heritage Month. US President Donald Trump proclaimed May 2017 to be Jewish-American Heritage Month, celebrating the strong American Jewish heritage, rooted in the ancient faith and traditions of the Jewish people
simmons | May 1, 2017
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2017 - - - - - - - By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate our Nation's strong American Jewish heritage, rooted in the ancient faith and traditions of the Jewish people. The small band of Dutch Jews who first immigrated in 1654, seeking refuge and religious liberty, brought with them their families, their religion, and their cherished customs, which they have passed on from generation to generation. The moral and ethical code of the Jewish people is inspired by their spiritual vocation of "tikkun olam" the charge to repair the world
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