Barbara Lee Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
For Immediate Release
May 12, 2009
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month which will be celebrated through the entire month of May:
"Jewish American Heritage Month provides us with an opportunity to reflect on all of the diverse ways in which American Jews have enriched our culture and enhanced our way of life over the last 355 years.
"Since 1654, when twenty-three Jews sailed into New Amsterdam seeking religious freedom, the American Jewish community has strengthened our country and helped to shape our way of life.
"The American Jewish communities' contributions in science, public service, law, medicine, athletics, literature and countless other fields has enriched our nation and enhanced our culture. Additionally, the strong bonds of family and community within the Jewish Community have both strengthened and enhanced Jewish Communities and Non-Jewish Communities throughout our nation.
"Throughout the month of May and beyond I encourage all people, in my district and across this country to learn about the many and varied contributions of Jewish Americans to the growth and betterment of our nation.”
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