President Trump Urges National Shabbos for American Jews to Honor U.S. 250th Anniversary
The proclamation marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has explicitly called for a national Shabbat observance.
- President Donald Trump proclaimed a new 'Shabbat 250' initiative as part of Jewish American Heritage Month, calling on American Jews to observe a National Shabbat from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026.
- Jewish American Heritage Month, first announced in 2006 by former President George W. Bush, honors the contributions of Jewish Americans to America since its establishment 250 years ago.
- Celebrating a national Sabbath, Trump said, would honor the "countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our nation's 250 glorious years" and recognize the tradition of rest, reflection, and gratitude to God.
- The Combat Antisemitism Movement has encouraged municipal leaders to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, with more than 200 municipalities participating in similar initiatives last year.
- Trump stated, "Under my leadership, we are aggressively fighting the violence against Jewish Americans," and promised to continue protecting religious freedom and prosecuting hateful criminals.
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Trump calls for Jewish Americans to observe a 'national Sabbath'
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Jewish Americans to observe a national Shabbat from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16 in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and the nation’s 250th anniversary.Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish, told JNS that he was "very moved" by the president's message because it shifts the narrative from Jew-hatred to Jewish faith. "One of the things people lose in all of this antisemitism is that we're a proud re…
President Trump Urges National Shabbos for American Jews to Honor U.S. 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-President Trump has called on American Jews to observe a national Shabbos from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16 in recognition of the nation’s 250 years of independence and the community’s contributions to America. Trump made the suggestion Monday during his proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month. “Celebrating a national Sabbath would […]
Trump Proclaims Jewish American Heritage Month: Encourages A National Sabbath May 15–16
President Donald Trump proclaimed May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. The announcement, issued on May 4, honors Jewish Americans’ contributions during the nation’s 250th year of independence. Trump highlighted their commitment to faith, family, and freedom. He cited President George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island. Washington wrote, “May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this …
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