Jewish American History Month

In 2006 President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month.  American Jewish leaders introduced resolutions in Congress urging the President to proclaim a month specifically recognizing Jews in America and their contributions to the United States.  See more about the establishment of this heritage month and historical resources on The National Archives site. Visit the Jewish Virtual Library for a history of the Jewish community in the Bay Area.  

Book Recommendations

Kids:

• Jewish American Heritage Month: Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels

Teens:

• Jewish American Teen Voices

Adults: 

• Jewish American Heritage Month: Sophie Brody Awards - Nonfiction
• Jewish American Heritage Month: Sophie Brody Awards - Fiction
• Jewish American History Month: Books and Films
  
  

Join us for one of our Jewish History Month storytimes: 

• Little Ones Storytime Wednesday, May 14, 10:30am–11:00am at Rinconada Library with Librarian Heidi. 
• Family Storytime Friday, May 16, 11:00am–11:30am at Downtown Library with Librarian Heidi. 
• Hora de Cuentos en Español Thursday, May 22, 11:00am–11:30am at College Terrance Library with Miss Juliana. 
• Family Storytime Tuesday, May 27, 11:00 am – 11:30 am at Rinconada Library with Librarian Jennifer.