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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) endorsed a bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives resolution introduced on Thursday recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which begins on Friday.
The resolution — which can be read in full HERE — was initiated by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).
The operative clauses of the resolution follow —
The House of Representatives:
— calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter all acts of antisemitism;
— calls on the executive branch and State and local leaders to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community and uplift Jewish stories and voices;
— takes all possible steps to ensure the safety, security, and dignity of Jewish Americans in all aspects of their lives, including the workplace, college and university campuses, synagogues, and at home;
— honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect freedom;
— and commits to protecting religious freedom in America by ensuring all Americans, including Jewish Americans, can worship without fear of violence or persecution.
CAM President of U.S. Affairs Alyza Lewin stated, “For 250 years, Jewish Americans have had an indelible impact on society, helping shape national identity through contributions in science, medicine, business, law, public service, media, sports, and entertainment. We commend this bipartisan resolution as a powerful affirmation of the integral role Jews have played in the great American story, and we thank Congress for honoring the richness of Jewish American life and sending a clear message that antisemitism has no place in the United States.”
Other organizations endorsing the resolution included: Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC); Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America; Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA); Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA); Jewish War Veterans of the USA; National Council of Jewish Women; Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU); Rabbinical Assembly; Sephardic Heritage International DC (SHIN-DC); and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ).
The resolution’s introduction came the same day CAM hosted a JAHM kick-off celebration in Savannah, Georgia, with mayors from 50 cities across the United States participating.
CAM actively promotes JAHM recognitions nationwide, and last year more than 200 U.S. cities issued official JAHM proclamations.
Later this month, CAM will host its annual JAHM Congressional Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol, with a large group of lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle expected to attend.
