May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) – a time to commemorate the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American society. We believe education about Jewish identity and the contributions of Jewish Americans is a critical antidote to the rampant antisemitism the Jewish community is experiencing today. We are calling on Bay Area cities and counties to recognize JAHM and use it as an opportunity for education about and celebration of the vibrant history of Jewish Americans.

JAHM City Council Proclamations 2026

Join the local Jewish community at city council meetings across the Bay Area to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. These public meetings are open to everyone.

At each meeting, the residents who requested the proclamations will formally accept them and share brief remarks. The program will conclude with photo opportunities alongside elected officials and members of the Jewish community.

If your community is organizing a JAHM proclamation and you’d like it featured on our website, please contact info@jcrc.org

Upcoming Proclamations:

  • Piedmont – May 4 (time TBD) (120 Vista Avenue)
  • East Palo Alto – May 5 (time TBD) (2415 University Avenue)
  • Dublin – May 5 (time TBD) (100 Civic Plaza)
  • Santa Rosa – May 5 at 4 PM (100 Santa Rosa Ave)
  • Sebastopol – May 5 at 6 PM (Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street)
  • Moraga – May 13 at 5:30 PM (335 Rheem Boulevard)
  • Healdsburg – May 18 at 6 PM (401 Grove Street)
  • Orinda – May 19 (time TBD) (22 Orinda Way)
  • Sonoma County Board of Supervisors – May 19 at 9AM (575 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa)

Thank you to the local governments/boards who have already passed a JAHM proclamation:

  • Piedmont School District
  • Belmont
  • City College of San Francisco

Sample Resolutions:

Sample JAHM Resolution for City Councils

Educational Resources and Lesson Plans

JCRC Resources

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, we’ve developed a robust suite of resources for parents, educators, and school administrators—all designed to foster Jewish inclusion and understanding in school communities. These resources are practical, relevant, and tailored to each audience, making them easy to use and implement in real-world settings.

Classroom Activities

Each activity introduces students to a Jewish American figure while building skills in reading, writing, and reflection. The resource is thoughtfully leveled by age group, allowing educators to quickly find developmentally appropriate content. Whether used daily throughout the month or occasionally, these activities offer a simple way to weave Jewish inclusion and representation into the school day during the month of May.

Lesson Plans and Teacher Facing Resources

Other Online Resources

Reading Lists