The St. Louis Park City Council issued a proclamation honoring May as Jewish American Heritage Month in St. Louis Park. View the entire proclamation below.

During Jewish American heritage month, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:

• Learn about the history of Jewish Americans in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and the United States:
  • Jewish in Minnesota
  • From Exclusion to Integration: The Story of Jews in Minnesota | MNopedia
  • Why did so many Jewish people move to St. Louis Park decades ago?
  • Jewish American Heritage Month

Proclamation

The proclamation reads:

Whereas, Jewish American communities are an integral part of the diversity that makes St. Louis Park a great place to experience life; and

Whereas, Jewish American communities have played a large role in our city and state through entrepreneurship, religious leadership and civic involvement, helping create a more just and inclusive community for all; and

Whereas, acknowledgement and understanding can help challenge antisemitism and break negative stereotypes about Jewish Americans and the Jewish faith and furthers the city’s commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion; and

Whereas, this month serves as an opportunity to better understand the Jewish American experience and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans; and

Now, therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby honor May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in our community.