Newsom Proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month in California

Newsom Proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom meets with delegates from Norway in Larkspur, Calif., on April 17, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Micaela Ricaforte
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared May as the first “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the state May 5, also internationally known as “Holocaust Remembrance Day.”

In a proclamation, the governor touted the accomplishments of Jewish immigrants who “sought the promise of freedom and opportunity to start life anew” in California.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.