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Proc 10736ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10736

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024

President Biden proclaimed May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish American contributions while condemning rising antisemitism and referencing ongoing administration efforts including hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The proclamation calls on Americans to learn about Jewish heritage and observe the month with programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 36655

Impact dates

  1. Jewish American Heritage Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to learn more about Jewish American heritage and contributions
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2024 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call for Americans to observe with programs and ceremonies

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to Israel-Gaza conflict and October 7 attack may generate political polarization around otherwise ceremonial proclamation
  • Mentions of specific policy actions (Title VI, DOJ investigations, DHS security) are descriptive of past administration actions rather than new directives in this proclamation
  • Proclamation's call for 'immediate ceasefire' and 'two-state solution' alongside strong pro-Israel language reflects ongoing foreign policy tension
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