Presidential Document2026-09174
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026
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Published
May 7, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 25067-25068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09174]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 88 / Thursday, May 7, 2026 /
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Proclamation 11025 of May 4, 2026
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the
countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout
our Nation's 250 glorious years of independence, and we
celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values
that make our country great--faith, family, and
freedom.
In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport,
Rhode Island, in 1790, President George Washington
beautifully said, ``May the Children of the Stock of
Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to merit and
enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while
everyone shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig
tree, and there shall be none to make him afraid.''
Since the earliest days of our Republic, Jewish
Americans have helped build the cause of liberty and
sustain the greatness of our Nation. Among them was the
iconic Haym Salomon, an early supporter of the war for
independence. As stories tell us, Salomon was
instrumental in the success of our Continental Congress
and Founding Fathers, and rallied support for freedom.
He was a zealous advocate against tyranny, and even
after imprisonment by the British Crown, he continued
his work in defense of freedom. In the end, he gave
everything to the success of the American Revolution.
Like so many Jewish Americans who follow in his
footsteps, Salomon's legacy stands as a testament to
the unshakable belief in the American promise.
In the same letter to the Hebrew Congregation at
Newport, President Washington proclaimed that the
United States ``gives to bigotry no sanction, to
persecution no assistance.'' Under my leadership, we
are aggressively fighting the violence against Jewish
Americans that increased under my predecessor,
prosecuting hateful criminals to the fullest extent of
the law, and working to end the scourge of anti-
Semitism throughout our institutions, especially on
college campuses. As President, I will never stop
fighting to protect our birthright of religious
freedom--a sacred right that continues to guide our
Nation, drawing us closer to the Almighty each and
every day.
Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the
triumph of the American spirit and rededicate ourselves
to the cause of liberty and justice for all. In special
honor of 250 glorious years of American independence
and on the weekend of Rededicate 250--a national
jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving--Jewish
Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath.
From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends,
families, and communities of all backgrounds may come
together in gratitude for our great Nation. This day
will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting
aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the
Almighty.
This month, we celebrate the contributions that Jewish
Americans have made to our way of life, we honor their
role in shaping the story of our Nation, and we
remember that religious devotion, learning, and service
to others are enduring pillars of a thriving culture.
Through every trial and triumph, the contributions of
Jewish Americans have shaped our past, have
strengthened our communities, and will continue to
inspire American greatness for generations to come.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish
American Heritage Month. I call upon Americans to
celebrate the heritage and contributions of Jewish
Americans and to observe this month with appropriate
programs, activities, and ceremonies. I further call on
all Americans to celebrate their faith and freedom
throughout this year, during this month, and especially
on Shabbat to celebrate our 250th year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand
twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
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