Proclamation 10736-Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024
Issued 2024-04-30 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10736 designates May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month. The proclamation celebrates the centuries-long contributions of Jewish Americans to the civic, cultural, scientific, and economic life of the United States. It also acknowledges the alarming rise in antisemitism domestically and globally, and reaffirms the administration's commitment to combating hate and protecting the Jewish community.
This proclamation is directed at Jewish Americans, interfaith communities, civil rights advocates, and the general public. It does not create new programs, legal protections, or spending, but draws official attention to Jewish heritage and the ongoing challenge of antisemitism as a matter of national concern.
Ceremonial proclamations designating heritage months are a standard presidential practice with longstanding congressional support. Jewish American Heritage Month was established by Congress in 2006. The proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no further congressional action.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10736-Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to jewish american heritage. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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