May 9, 2017
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month!
May is Jewish American Heritage Month [JAHM], which recognizes the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. The specially designated month provides an opportunity for educators to teach diversity, cultural awareness and tolerance – the key ingredients to combating ignorance and hatred. The proclamation by President George W. Bush in 2006 was spearheaded by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the crowning achievement in a joint effort between our Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU and South Florida Jewish community leaders.
