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Proclamation 10560

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2023

This proclamation designates May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish American contributions while condemning rising antisemitism. It references past administration actions (COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, Special Envoy appointment, nonprofit security funding) and announces development of a national strategy to counter antisemitism, but imposes no new binding obligations or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 27657

Impact dates

  1. Jewish American Heritage Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to learn about Jewish American heritage and observe with programs, activities, and ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2023 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • National strategy to counter antisemitism under development (no deadline specified)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references national strategy 'under development' but provides no timeline or binding commitment for completion
  • Strong rhetorical condemnation of antisemitism without new enforcement mechanisms
Proclamation 10560: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2023 · Executive Orders