May is Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month – On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month. is a celebration of the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans and highlights how America’s Jewish communities have shaped and been shaped by the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States.

Learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month:

• Contemporary Jewish Books in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month
• Kid-friendly arts and crafts inspired by Jewish traditions
• The First Jewish Americans: New-York Historical Society
• Tour the DIA with the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan