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WI AJR41

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Subeck

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proclaims May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months in Wisconsin
  • Recognizes over 370 years of Jewish contributions to American civic, social, economic, and cultural life
  • Notes approximately 33,000 Jews currently live in Wisconsin, worshiping at over 30 active synagogues
  • Acknowledges notable Jewish Americans with Wisconsin ties, including U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, actor Gene Wilder, magician Harry Houdini, and Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir
  • Highlights that UW-Madison's Hillel chapter, established in 1924, is the second-oldest in the nation

Legislative Description

Proclaiming May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months.

Last Action

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5/14/2025

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Organization5/14/2025
Rules5/2/2025

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