Last week, President Barack Obama issued a Proclamation (
full text) declaring May to be Jewish American Heritage Month. The Proclamation reads in part:
The Jewish story is intertwined with the American story one of overcoming great hardship, and one of commitment to building a more just world. This month, we embrace and celebrate the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country....
This month, we remember that the history and unique identity of Jewish Americans is part of the grand narrative of our country, forged in the friendships and shared wisdom between people of different faiths.
The Library of Congress, the National Archives, the NEH, the National Gallery of Art, the National Park Service and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum have jointly set up a
Jewish American Heritage Month website that links to extensive resources on the Jewish American experience.
