Jewish American Heritage Month 2025
Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Every May, Jewish American Heritage Month provides a time to learn about and celebrate Jewish people’s contributions to civic and cultural life in the United States. We invite you to join us for programming throughout the month.
Events
Western Libraries Display for Jewish American Heritage Month
All Month Long in Haggard Hall 2nd Floor and online.
Also check out the temporary display currently located in Viking Union Multicultural Center Library.
Event Accessibility
These events are intended for all participants, including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation (such as ASL interpretation, etc.) please contact simone-calais staley. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jewish American Heritage Month Lunch Special
Tuesday, May 20
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Viking Commons
Cookbook Raffle: "Honey Cake and Latkes: Recipes from the Old World by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Survivors"
Featured Recipes:
- Dill cucumber salad
- Chicken soup
- Caramelized onion brisket
- Creamy green beans
- Braised red cabbage
- Apple cake
- Matzo Ball Soup
The Centers Community Lunches - Jewish American Artists in Western’s Collections and Beyond
Wednesday, May 21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Multicultural Center 735
For this lunch-and-learn, David Schlitt, Special Collections Manager for Western Libraries, will present a short history of American Jewish art and artists, drawing on materials and works available at Western Libraries and across the WWU campus.
Every May, Jewish American Heritage Month provides a time to learn about and celebrate Jewish people’s contributions to civic and cultural life in the United States. We invite you to join us for programming throughout the month.
The Centers Community Lunches
Join the Office of Multicultural Student Services, LGBTQ+ Western, and the Disability Access Center every Wednesday at noon in the Multicultural Center on the 7th floor of the Viking Union. MCC lunches are focused on student development and community-building. All are welcome for food, conversation, and learning in community!
Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, May 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Miller Hall 156
Come enjoy food, community, and a presentation in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month!
Jewish American Heritage Month Dinner Special
Thursday, May 22
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ridgeway Commons
Cookbook Raffle: "Honey Cake and Latkes: Recipes from the Old World by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Survivors"
Featured Recipes:
- Caramelized Onion Brisket
- Potato Shlishkes
- Creamy Dill Green Beans
- Chicken Soup
- Cucumber Dill Salad
- Matzo Ball Soup
Lag B'Omer with the Jewish Student Union
Sunday, May 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Locust Beach
Contact JSU via their Instagram @wwujsu for details.
Partners in Jewish History Month Planning
- The Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement:
- Office of Multicultural Student Services
- Ethnic Student Center (ESC)
- Jewish Student Union
- LGBTQ+ Western
- Disability Outreach Center
- Western Libraries
- Hacherl Research & Writing Studio
Artist Highlight
Katy Ignatyeva is a first year student at Western who is working to be a fine arts major. Katy is a Russian-Jew with dual citizenship.
