Below is a sample letter for employees that corporations can use when acknowledging Jewish American Heritage Month with staff.
Dear colleagues,
One of the traits that makes [name of company/corporation] special is our diverse cultural mosaic.
Heritage months allow us to celebrate the history, culture, and many contributions of the communities that make up our employee base and our country.
May is both Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month and we are proud to celebrate both communities and the many contributions that they have made to our nation.
We salute our employees from both the Asian American/Pacific Islander and Jewish American communities and the many contributions they have made to our country.
At a moment when Jewish Americans are particularly vulnerable amidst a dramatic rise in global antisemitism following Hamas’s October 7 attacks against Israel - the worst massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust - we cannot think of a more important time to elevate and celebrate the contributions of Jews to our society. Jewish American Heritage Month reminds all Americans that Jews are now, and have always been, an important and central part of the fabric of American society.
At [name of organization/corporation], we are proud to learn and celebrate their history, culture, accomplishments, and diversity!
Please take a minute and learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month by clicking on this link, which includes curated resources by American Jewish Committee (AJC).
Sincerely,
