Bill > SR100

This resolution designates the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the significant role of Jewish day schools in the state. The resolution highlights that Pennsylvania is home to 34 Jewish day schools and over 440,000 people of Jewish faith or ancestry, emphasizing the important cultural and educational contributions of these institutions. It recognizes that Jewish day schools provide a supportive community, promote Jewish values, offer quality education, and have been instrumental in nurturing individuals who have made substantial contributions to world culture. The resolution also acknowledges the challenges faced by Jewish day schools, including increased antisemitic attacks, and celebrates their role in preserving Jewish culture, language, and heritage. By designating this special week, the Senate aims to express appreciation and gratitude to Jewish day schools across the Commonwealth, recognizing their vital role in education and cultural preservation.

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