Annual Jewish American Heritage Month Commemorated on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2024 / To close out May, a month-long focus on Jewish contributions to the fabric of American life, Congress commemorated Jewish American Heritage Month with their annual celebratory tribute honoring two pillars of the American Jewish community: Malcolm Hoenlein and Eric Gertler. The annual event was coordinated by Project Legacy.

"We are saluting two remarkable individuals whose dedication to service and advocacy has left an indelible mark not only on our nation but also on the Jewish community in the United States and beyond," was the refrain throughout the two-hour-plus program featuring a bipartisan array of who’s who in national affairs.

Members of Congress from both parties attended the event, expressing their support for the Jewish community and its achievements. They included Senators Sherrod Brown, Ben Cardin, Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, John Hickenlooper, Tim Kaine, James Lankford, James Risch, Pete Ricketts, Jacky Rosen, Jeanne Shaheen, Brian Schatz, Ron Wyden, and Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Brad Schneider.

Malcolm Hoenlein has spent decades in Jewish leadership on issues impacting world Jewry. His extensive speaking engagements on international relations, Israel, and Middle East Affairs have established him as a luminary in Jewish leadership. Eric Gertler, serving as the Executive Chairman and CEO of the U.S. News & World Report, has made significant contributions to public service and education, involved in boards like the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and Tel Aviv University.

"We are here to celebrate both extraordinary men not only for their accomplishments but also to acknowledge their impact as leaders in their respective communities," said Greg Rosenbaum in his closing remarks.