A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
This is a Senate resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and urging action to counter antisemitism. It traces the origins and ongoing observance of Jewish American Heritage Month, highlights the long history and contributions of Jewish Americans, and notes a rise in antisemitic incidents since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The resolution then calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn antisemitism, educate the public about Jewish contributions, uplift Jewish voices, and take steps to protect the safety, security, and dignity of Jewish Americans in all areas of life, including work, schools, religious institutions, and homes. It expresses a nonbinding policy stance rather than creating new laws or funding.
Key Points
- 1Establishes recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month and explains its history, origins, and presidential proclamations dating back to 1980.
- 2Emphasizes the significant contributions of Jewish Americans in government, military, science, arts, business, education, and culture, and notes the United States as a long-standing haven for Jewish people.
- 3Documents a surge in antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 attack, citing statistics from groups such as the American Jewish Committee, Hillel International, and the Anti-Defamation League to illustrate rising safety concerns.
- 4Calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter antisemitism and to educate the public about Jewish contributions, while uplifting Jewish stories and voices.
- 5Directs efforts to ensure safety, security, and dignity for American Jews in all settings—workplaces, colleges and universities, synagogues, and homes.