JAHM is a meaningful event for many in the Jewish ethnic community living in the US. Honoring the contributions of Jewish people to the nation allows all Americans to celebrate the diversity and importance of unique cultures within the US and worldwide.
JAHM gives individuals time to honor the contributions made by Jewish American communities to the culture of the United States. The Jewish religion was practiced in the United States as early as the 1650s, upon the arrival of Sephardic Jewish people in New Amsterdam, which is now Lower Manhattan Island in New York City. Valuing Jewish Americans' cultural impact on American culture offers a reminder that Jewish heritage can be essential to celebrate year-long. Learn More