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May is Jewish American Heritage Month!

In May 2006, former President George W. Bush proclaimed the first Jewish American Heritage Month. Since then, May has been proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month in which Jewish contributions that have been made towards American culture, history, and more are recognized. 

MC Library is proud to join in the celebration of the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history. This guide is dedicated to Jewish American Heritage. Here, you will learn about Jewish American history, stories, and receive several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, as well as local, and national sources, all dedicated to Jewish American Heritage. 

Some Notable Jewish Americans

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933 - 2020)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933 - 2020)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg became an attorney and law professor back when women didn't typically pursue law degrees. In 1970, she co-founded the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and argued six gender discrimination cases before the Supreme Court from 1973 to 1976. In 1993, Ruth was appointed to the Supreme Court by then President Clinton and became known as the second female justice and first Jewish woman justice. 

Source: Amazing Jewish Americans | American Jewish Committee

Videos on Jewish American Heritage

Events

Connect. Reflect. Act 

"In this exhibition, you will meet a selection of 100 Jewish Washingtonians, discuss stories of liberation while seated around a symbolic seder table, and explore an oversized interactive map of the region, charting local Jewish community movement and growth over time. "

Date: Tuesday - Sunday 

Time: 11am - 6pm

Location: 
Lillian and Albert Small 
Capital Jewish Museum
575 3rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Registration: Tickets Required 

Permanent Exhibition: The Holocaust 

"Spanning three floors, our self-guided Permanent Exhibition, The Holocaust, offers a chronological narrative of the Holocaust through historical artifacts, photographs, and film footage. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will also encounter personal objects and the eyewitness testimonies of individual survivors."

Date: Everyday (Closed on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day)

Time: 10am-5:30pm (Last entry to permanent exhibition is at 4:30pm)

Location:
United States Holocaust Museum 
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2126

Registration: Tickets required 

About These Guides

Each year, Montgomery College's Board of Trustees designates national and state of Maryland awareness days and months for MC to celebrate. To acknowledge and celebrate diversity, MC Library creates online guides and library displays for each awareness day or month designated by the Board.

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