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Jewish American Heritage Month In May 2018

Celebrates American Jews And Music

Resource

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is a national
commemoration of the contributions that American Jews
have made to the fabric of our nation's history, culture, and
society. The theme for May 2018 is American Jews and
Music which focuses on the rich and deep influence of
American Jews on American music across decades and
genres. The JAHM website, www.jahm.us, offers
interactive content and educational resources to facilitate
nationwide engagement. First established by presidential
proclamation in 2006 and renewed every year since, JAHM
encourages people of all backgrounds to learn about and
draw inspiration from more than 360-years of Jewish life
in this country.

"Through JAHM, we honor the values of inclusion,
acceptance, and religious liberty cherished by this
country," says Ivy Barsky, CEO and Gwen Goodman
Director of the National Museum of American Jewish
History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia, the lead sponsor of
JAHM.

Inspired by the 2018 global Leonard Bernstein centennial
celebrations, this year's JAHM theme recognizes the many
Jewish Americans who helped create the nation's
soundtrack – individuals who have been shaped by
American life, society, and culture, and in turn enriched
America's musical repertoire, from classical compositions
to rock and roll. West Side Story composer and The JAHM website and Fascinating Rhythms resource booklet
humanitarian Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) used the produced by NMAJH provide myriad ways to connect to JAHM
power of music to respond to the social crises of his day. nationally: communities can submit their related events to the
Songwriter Irving Berlin (1888-1989) was an Eastern calendar, dive into musical resources from the Milken Archive
European immigrant who produced timeless hits, including of Jewish Music and the Library of Congress, download and
God Bless America, while fighting for the United States in share the pdf of the booklet or contact astuble@nmajh.org to
WWI. Singer Fanny Brice (1891-1951), the child of Jewish request hard copies, and more. For an in-depth look at
immigrants, delighted audiences with her vaudeville acts, individuals such as Leonard Bernstein, visit exhibitions like
inspiring a stage and film portrayal by another widely Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music on view through
successful artist—global stage and screen sensation September 2, 2018 at NMAJH.
Barbra Streisand (b. 1942). Chart-topping hits have been
produced by Bob Dylan (b. 1941), Carole King (b. 1942), For more information and updates visit www.jahm.us.
Paul Simon (b. 1941), Regina Spektor (b. 1980), and
countless others. The musical output of these creative
individuals continues to entertain and inspire today.