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Proclamation 11025, signed May 4, 2026, is a presidential proclamation declaring May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. It directs Americans to observe the month with programs, activities, and ceremonies honoring Jewish American contributions to the United States.
The proclamation formally designates May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, which is a recurring annual observance. It specifically highlights the 250th anniversary of American independence as additional context for this year’s observance. The proclamation also calls on Americans — of all backgrounds — to gather from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026, in recognition of the Jewish Sabbath tradition, framed as part of a broader national jubilee called “Rededicate 250.” No new laws, regulations, funding, or enforcement mechanisms are created; it is a symbolic and ceremonial designation.
The proclamation is addressed to all Americans generally, with Jewish Americans specifically recognized and encouraged to observe a national Sabbath on the weekend of May 15–16. Federal agencies, schools, and community organizations may use the designation as a basis for planning commemorative programs, though no organization is legally required to act.