May was proclaimed Jewish American Heritage month in 2006, to recognize the more than 350 years of Jewish contributions to American culture. From music to literature, from statemanship to law, from science to education, Jewish-Americans have enriched our culture and contributed to the rich diversity of our country. They include many, many well-known Americans, from all walks of life, such as:

• Leonard Bernstein
• Betty Friedan
• Paul Simon
• Philip Roth
• Steven Spielberg
• Saul Bellow
• Emma Goldman
• Albert Einstein

Discover more about the contributions of Jewish Americans on the Web:

• Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)
• JAHM via Wikipedia
• President Obama's proclamation
• National Museum of Jewish American History
• JAHM via the NEH

At Hopkins, the Program in Jewish Studies is the center of teaching and scholarship for the many aspects of Judaic studies: history, literature, language, philosophy, film, politics. The Sheridan Libraries support these studies with many online resources and a rich book collection. Check out the research guide to Jewish Studies as well, to discover more resources.

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