WASSERMAN SCHULTZ STATEMENT ON JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

May Marks the 10th Anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON – This May marks the tenth anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2006 after the congressional efforts of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and the late Sen. Arlen Specter (PA). Rep. Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement:
“This year we honor the tenth anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month, during which we celebrate American Jews’ contributions to this nation. We have an opportunity to educate the broader public about individuals and communities who have helped build our nation since before its founding. Although we comprise a tiny percent of the population, so many American Jews have dedicated their life’s work to making this nation a more perfect union for us all.
“From the first battles for America’s independence, to advocating for public policies that will ensure that everyone reaching our shores has the opportunity to lead a better life, American Jews have and will continue to be an integral part of our nation’s history. American Jews have been on the front lines in the fight for civil rights, justice, and equality. We have been responsible for significant medical and scientific advancements, and in all facets of American life, we have enriched the proud culture of the American experience.
“As the first Jewish woman elected to Congress from Florida, I am proud to represent one of the largest Jewish populations in the United States, and proud to have carried the dream of this initiative from my South Florida Jewish community leadership to the national stage.”
President Obama’s Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month can be viewed here.