IL HR0294

Declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois

Commemorates over 350 years of Jewish American history, from the colonial era to the present, including contributions to education, science, business, philanthropy, politics, civil rights, and the arts

Recognizes key Jewish American figures in Illinois history, including Governors Henry Horner, Samuel Shapiro, and JB Pritzker, as well as philanthropist Julius Rosenwald

Acknowledges historical waves of Jewish immigration, including German Jews in the mid-1800s and over two million Eastern European Jews in the late 1800s and early 1900s fleeing persecution

Emphasizes the importance of understanding Jewish American history and heritage in light of heightened antisemitism in America and abroad