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

Thank you to the local governments/boards that have or plan to pass a JAHM proclamation:

  • Alameda County Board of Supervisors
  • Berkeley Unified School District
  • California State Assembly
  • California State Senate
  • City and County of San Francisco
  • City College of San Francisco
  • City of Alameda
  • City of Albany
  • City of Belmont
  • City of Berkeley
  • City of Brentwood
  • City of Daly City
  • City of Dublin
  • City of East Palo Alto
  • City of El Cerrito
  • City of Foster City
  • City of Fremont
  • City of Healdsburg
  • City of Lafayette
  • City of Menlo Park
  • City of Morgan Hill
  • City of Napa
  • City of Orinda
  • City of Palo Alto
  • City of Piedmont
  • City of Pinole
  • City of Redwood City
  • City of San Bruno
  • City of San Jose
  • City of San Mateo
  • City of San Rafael
  • City of Santa Rosa
  • City of Sausalito
  • City of Sebastopol
  • City of Sonoma
  • City of Sunnyvale
  • City of Walnut Creek
  • Dublin Unified School District
  • Oakland Unified School District
  • Petaluma City Schools Board of Education
  • Piedmont School District
  • Pittsburg Unified School District
  • San Francisco Unified School District
  • San Mateo Board of Supervisors
  • San Mateo County Board of Education
  • San Ramon Valley Unified School District
  • Santa Clara Unified School District
  • Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
  • Town of Danville
  • Town of Moraga

Sample Resolutions:

Sample JAHM Resolution for City Councils

County of Santa Clara JAHM Exhibit

In partnership with Jewish Silicon Valley, we were proud to create an exhibit highlighting influential Jewish Americans whose impact has shaped fields ranging from science and civil rights to sports and the arts. Their stories reflect the rich diversity of Jewish life in America while celebrating a shared legacy of achievement and resilience.

Visit the exhibit in the breezeway of the County of Santa Clara Administration Building (70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose) through the end of the month!

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