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Proclamation 10560

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2023

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 27657

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

What to expect

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