Jewish American Heritage Month
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Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). Following a 2004 commemoration of the 350th anniversary of Jewish
history in America, Congress urged the creation of a dedicated month to honor the diverse contributions of Jewish
Americans to fields such as science, politics, arts, and military service, and to celebrate the community’s resilience.
From 2006 on, this initiative has been helping to combat prejudice and to highlight the "quintessential American
story" of the Jewish experience, including immigration, community building, and integration.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, frequently leads
wide-scale efforts, providing resources for educators, students, and families to learn about Jewish traditions,
history, and contributions. People can visit themed exhibits, Holocaust museums, or historical societies, learn
about Jewish American culture, try traditional recipes at local Jewish deli stores and restaurants, support Israeli-
owned businesses, or engage in various social activities to connect more with the Jewish diaspora in the USA and
across the globe. New York is home to the largest Jewish community in any city proper in the world.
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