Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a great opportunity to celebrate the important contributions Jewish Americans have made to the United States since the first group of Jews arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.
The United States has many heritage months that celebrate the various communities that form the mosaic of our country, including Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. By celebrating heritage months, we learn about one another, we honor the richness of our diverse nation, and we strengthen the fabric of American society.
Programs
Friday, May 2 - Dror & Avi Sinai: Jewish Yemenite Chants & Songs at our Capitola Branch
Tuesday, May 6 - Disturbing the Peace: Film Screening and Discussion at our Capitola Branch
Tuesday, May 13 - Double Feature: Jews of the Wild West and Fiddler on the Moon at our Capitola Branch
Monday, May 19 - Neglected Histories of the Holocaust: Jewish-Muslim Cooperation and Rescue 6:00–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Location: Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn, UC Santa Cruz
Tuesday, May 20 - Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life – Film Screening & Discussion 5:00–7:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM) Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Book Recommendations
Jewish Heritage Month - SCPL Book Lists for Kids and Youth - Picture books and YA Novels featuring Jewish American authors and themes in our collection
Jewish Heritage Month - SCPL Book Lists for Adults - Fiction and Non Fiction books featuring Jewish American authors and themes in our collection.
120 Jewish Books for Every Age
Jewish Book Council - Mizrahi Stories Jewish Book Council - Reading Lists
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