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Trump Declares May 2025 Jewish American Heritage Month Amid Rising Antisemitism

5/20/2025

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Donald Trump has declared May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating the vital contributions of Jewish Americans. In the face of escalating antisemitism, he pledged to fight hate and bolster support for Israel. Meanwhile, a bipartisan House resolution seeks to promote education on Jewish heritage and enhance safety for American Jews, addressing heightened fears since the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

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Donald Trump has declared May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating the vital contributions of Jewish Americans. In the face of escalating antisemitism, he pledged to fight hate and bolster support for Israel. Meanwhile, a bipartisan House resolution seeks to promote education on Jewish heritage and enhance safety for American Jews, addressing heightened fears since the October 2023 Hamas attacks.