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House Introduces Jewish Heritage Resolution; Trump Calls Sabbath

5/8/2026

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A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the U.S. House to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and promote public education about Jewish contributions.
President Donald Trump called for a Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, citing the Revolution-financier Haym Salomon and George Washington’s anti-bigotry letter.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the month’s celebration aims to combat rising antisemitism by educating Jews and non-Jews about historic contributions.

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A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the U.S. House to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and promote public education about Jewish contributions.
President Donald Trump called for a Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, citing the Revolution-financier Haym Salomon and George Washington’s anti-bigotry letter.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the month’s celebration aims to combat rising antisemitism by educating Jews and non-Jews about historic contributions.