Jewish American Heritage Month, 2021

In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed May 2021 as Jewish American Heritage Month, calling on Americans to learn about Jewish American contributions and observe the month with programs and ceremonies. The proclamation honors Jewish American history, notes recent historic political firsts, and condemns rising antisemitism and white nationalism.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 23845

Record & deadlines

Apr 30, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
May 5, 2021FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 23845
Federal Register PDF
May 1, 2021
Jewish American Heritage Month observance period begins

Key directives

Proclaim May 2021 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Call upon all Americans to visit www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov
Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing
May 2021 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

Month-long observance period in May 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Proclamation's reference to 'white nationalism' and antisemitism carries contemporary political resonance
No funding or enforcement mechanisms attached to the observance call