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This resolution declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Illinois, recognizing the extensive and profound contributions of Jewish Americans throughout the nation's history. The resolution provides historical context, highlighting Jewish Americans' involvement in American independence, immigration waves from Europe during the mid-1800s and early 1900s, and their significant contributions to education, science, business, philanthropy, politics, civil rights, and the arts. It acknowledges the challenges Jewish immigrants faced, including restrictive immigration policies and the tragic refusal to accept refugees during the Holocaust, and notes the diversity within the Jewish American community. The resolution also addresses the current context of rising antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of understanding and valuing Jewish American heritage. By highlighting key Illinois Jewish figures like Governors Henry Horner, Samuel Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the resolution aims to celebrate the vitality and importance of Jewish Illinoisans and their ongoing contributions to community life.

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