WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, led by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Wesley Hunt (R-TX), proudly celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans, and released the following statement:
“This month provides a vital opportunity to honor the resilience and achievements of the Jewish community, including Jews of Color, and acknowledges the broad array of contributions the Jewish Community, often in solidarity with Black Americans, has made to civil rights, business, culture, and community in America.
“Amidst an unprecedented rise in antisemitism, we reaffirm our shared commitment to combating all forms of hate and standing beside the Jewish community to call out anti-Jewish hate wherever it arises. We are proud to stand united with our Jewish brothers and sisters, to celebrate their contributions, and to honor the indelible mark they have made on this great nation.”
Following is a list of members of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, with Jewish members listed in italics: Colin Allred, Jake Auchincloss, Joyce Beatty, Sanford Bishop, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Suzanne Bonamici, Andre Carson, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Yvette Clarke, Emanuel Cleaver, Jim Clyburn, Steve Cohen, Donald G. Davis, Dwight Evans, Lois Frankel, Josh Gottheimer, Al Green, Wesley Hunt, Glenn Ivey, Hakeem Jeffries, Hank Johnson, Barbara Lee, Lucy McBath, Greg Meeks, Grace Meng, Kweisi Mfume, Jared Moskowitz, Ilhan Omar, Dean Phillips, Jamie Raskin, Brad Schneider, Kim Schrier, M.D., Bobby Scott, David Scott, Terri Sewell, Elissa Slotkin, Marilyn Strickland, Marc Veasey, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Susan Wild, and Nikema Williams.
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Preceding provided by the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations