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Jewish American Heritage Month: Curated Resource Guide

Jewish American Heritage Month

Each year in May, the United States celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), recognizing the contributions American Jews made and continue to make to our nation. Originally an effort by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders, JAHM was established in 2006 by President George W. Bush and continues to be recognized by Presidential Proclamation.

To recognize and celebrate this month, CEHHS curated a list of resources centering Jewish voices and stories. These resources are available through the UT Library and online.

  • The Bintel Brief: Letters from Jewish Life on New York’s Lower East Side | Video
  • The Jewish Americans: A Series | Multimedia
  • Margot by Jillian Cantor | Physical Book
  • Taking Root: Narratives of Jewish Women in Latin America | E-Book


National Museum of American Jewish History

The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania leads this celebration with a month-long series of events. The museum presents educational programs and experiences centering the Jewish experience in the United States.

National Museum of American Jewish History

Jewish American Heritage Month Website

This website combines resources from the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Services, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to celebrate Jewish Americans. The site highlights exhibits and collections, audio and video recordings, images, and a “For Teachers” section.

Jewish American Heritage Month

Originally curated May 2021 by Miranda N. Rutan, Doctoral Student, CEHHS DEI, UT Knoxville | Updated May 2023 by Miranda N. Rutan, Doctoral Student, CEHHS DEI, UT Knoxville