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Proc 11025ProclamationTrump 47 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 11025

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026

This proclamation designates May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish American contributions to U.S. history and encouraging observance through programs, activities, and a special national Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026. It includes political messaging about combating anti-Semitism and references the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 25067

Impact dates

  1. National Sabbath observance ends (nightfall)

  2. National Sabbath observance begins (sundown)

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon Americans to celebrate heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans
  • Call upon Americans to observe month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies
  • Encourage national Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • May 2026 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged national Sabbath observance May 15-16, 2026
  • Month-long programs and ceremonies throughout May 2026

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Political framing about 'increased violence under predecessor' injects partisan element into ceremonial text
  • Reference to 'Rededicate 250' suggests coordination with separate religious/political initiative
  • Vague claims about prosecuting hate crimes and campus anti-Semitism lack specific policy mechanisms
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