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Jewish American Heritage Month

A Rosh Hashanah card printed around 1900 features the Statue of Liberty nestled within the Jewish traveler’s prayer.
Posted inLocal Voice

In less Jewish areas, Jewish American Heritage Month is all the more important

Danielle Feldman (Courtesy) by Danielle Feldman May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Michael Tilson Thomas, the longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, died last week. Tributes highlighted his brilliance and lasting impact on American music. Too often, though, the fullness […]

Rabbi Zac Kamenetz discusses psychedelics and healing during last year’s San Francisco Jewish Week. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCulture

2nd S.F. Jewish Week features ‘Robot Shabbat,’ comedy, Valkyries and a ball

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 28, 2026April 29, 2026
The American flag proudly waves on a flagpole against a clear blue sky, symbolizing freedom and patriotism.
Posted inJewish Life

Where to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month around the Bay

by J. Staff May 19, 2025May 19, 2025
U.S. President Joe Biden greets guests after speaking at a reception celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 20, 2024. (Photo/JTA-Anna Moneymaker-Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

At Jewish American Heritage Month gathering, Biden says Israel will get ‘everything it needs’ to fight Hamas

by Ron Kampeas May 21, 2024
President Joe Biden poses for a selfie with Amanda Berman, the founder and executive director of the Zioness Movement, during a celebration marking Jewish American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House, May 16, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Chip Somodevilla-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

Antisemitism is the focus at a Jewish American Heritage Month event at the White House

by Ron Kampeas May 17, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom talks with Holocaust survivor Martha Sternbach at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles in 2023. (Courtesy Newsom's office)
Posted inCalifornia

Gov. Newsom makes his first proclamation of Jewish heritage month, touts antisemitism measures

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
San Francisco City Hall at night, dome lit in blue
Posted inUncategorized, Bay Area, News

Jewish Heritage Month to be marked in S.F.

by J. Staff May 21, 2017May 23, 2017
a montage of images of Jewish and American life
Posted inU.S., News

Why you haven’t heard of Jewish American Heritage Month

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten May 16, 2017March 19, 2018

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