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In 1654, the first Jewish settlers arrived in New Amsterdam, present day New York City, seeking the freedom to practice their faith.  In the centuries since, Jewish Americans have contributed in countless ways to our country’s culture and character.  From the arts and sciences to business and public service, nearly every facet of our society has benefitted from the talent, inspiration, vision, expertise, ingenuity, and sacrifice of Jewish Americans.  We honor their spirit and resiliency during Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrate the myriad of ways they enrich our country and the world.Throughout history, the Jewish people have demonstrated...

Who cares about 6,000 years of history, anyway? White House Scraps Jewish Heritage Month Reception by Keith Koffler, White House Dossier, on April 5, 2013 The White House is picking winners and losers as it cuts back because of the sequester, and a planned reception for American Jews is getting the short end of the stick. Many other events are proceeding as planned, but according to the Jewish news service JTA, the annual White House celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month is canceled. “Jewish invitees usually include luminaries in the arts, sports and sciences, lawmakers, armed services personnel and the...