Jewish Heritage Month

42 Canadian jurisdictions recognize Jewish Heritage Month

As Jewish Heritage Month begins in Canada, 42 additional jurisdictions across the country have recognized the month.

Following efforts by B'nai Brith, largest English school board in Quebec recognizes May as Jewish Heritage Month.

Richard Bleier, the lone Jewish player on the Miami Marlins, pitches scoreless inning - on Jewish Heritage Day.

1,100 Jews were cited for valor at the end of WWI. Three Jewish soldiers received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Secretary of State opens annual month honoring US Jews: 'Jews contributed in countless ways to culture and character of our country.'

Trump publishes proclamation declaring the month of May to be Jewish American Heritage Month.

Ruderman Family Foundation and Toldot Yisrael make archival materials accessible and user-friendly for the first time.

Toronto public school removes banner, made in honor of Jewish Heritage Month, deemed 'too controversial' over resemblance to Israeli flag.

Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaims the month of May to be Jewish Heritage Month.

Canadian House of Commons approves legislation making every May Canadian Jewish Heritage Month.

Both houses of US Congress hold celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month in Capitol building.

Entrepreneurs, activists and journalists from New York, New Jersey and Maryland visit the Senate to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month.