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Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM).

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Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)

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By Presidential proclamation, May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in recognition of the contributions American Jews have made, and continue to make, to our nation’s history, culture, and society. The stories of American Jewish life are quintessential American stories of resilience, aspiration, imagination, determination, and achievement. These teaching resources explore how Jews have shaped and been shaped by America across almost four centuries.

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  • Jewish American Heritage Month – May

    Jewish American Heritage Month – May

  • The National Archives – Jewish American Heritage Month

    The National Archives – Jewish American Heritage Month

  • Educator Resource Guide – Jewish American Heritage Month, Classroom Poster Series (Free Download)

    Educator Resource Guide – Jewish American Heritage Month, Classroom Poster Series (Free Download)

  • JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa

    JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa

  • American Jewish Historical Society – Emma Lazarus Project

    American Jewish Historical Society – Emma Lazarus Project

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