Kathy Manning: “May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the inspiring history of American Jews and to celebrate…”

“May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the inspiring history of American Jews and to celebrate their contributions to every facet of American life. From science and medicine to education and technology to music, theater, philanthropy, civil rights, and the pursuit of justice, American Jews have worked hard to build our great country. Yet, we are facing a frightening rise in anti-Semitism. The 2021 FBI hate crimes report showed a 20 percent increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes. Jews are the most targeted minority group in America, despite being only 2 percent of the population. History has taught us that what starts with anti-Semitism never stops there. Hatred spreads to other minorities and threatens the foundations of democracy. As the co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, I am working with Members on both sides of the aisle and the Biden administration to confront anti-Semitism. I will continue this fight to honor the Jewish Americans who have contributed so much to American life. ____________________”