Jewish American Heritage Month Education Toolkit

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, calls on and encourages all educational spaces, from K-12 schools to higher education institutions, to show their support for America’s Jewish community by marking Jewish American Heritage Month this May. AJC has created this online toolkit for all K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to use to celebrate this special month and support their Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

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AJC Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month Template Outreach Letter - Higher Education

AJC has drafted a template outreach letter to help you reach out to institutions of higher education and invite them to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Jewish American Heritage Month Media Toolkit - Higher Education

AJC has drafted sample social media language and a template talking points / press release for institutions of higher education to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month Template Outreach Letter - K-12 Schools

AJC has drafted a template outreach letter to help you reach out to schools and invite them to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month Template Letter to School Community - K-12 Schools

AJC has drafted a template letter to the school community to provide helpful language for schools when celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Jewish American Heritage Month Media Toolkit - K-12 Schools

AJC has drafted sample social media language for schools to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month Library Materials

List of suggested books and films for use during Jewish American Heritage Month.

AJC Educational Offerings: Jewish Peoplehood, Antisemitism, and Allyship

AJC offers a three-part educational series on Jewish peoplehood, antisemitism, and allyship.

What is Jewish American Heritage Month?

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a great opportunity to celebrate the important contributions Jewish Americans have made to America.

Who Are the Jews?

Learn more about the origins, history, and diversity of the Jewish people.

A Short Guide to Jewish Religion and Culture

Read and share this short guide to Jewish religion and culture to help create more inclusive environments for American Jews.

5 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Here are five ways to learn about the Jewish people’s contributions to American progress and celebrate throughout the month.

Jewish American Heritage Month Education Toolkit

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