For more than 350 years, Jews have been making major contributions to American society. Accordingly, President Obama and the United States Congress declared May 2015 as Jewish American Heritage Month. On May 20th, Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives gathered in the U.S. Capitol to honor the Jewish American experience at the Congressional Jewish Heritage Celebration.

Held in the Kennedy Caucus Room, the event highlighted the accomplishments of Aish International and its partners.

According to the Senate Resolution introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Aish is being honored for having “enriched the society of the United States.” Further, Aish’s impact in many American cities “demonstrates that in the United States, people may freely connect with their culture and religious heritage and contribute to the fabric of life in the United States.”

Aish International shared this honor with several of its major supporters. These leaders were presented with the Jewish American Heritage Award.

“Our partners are dedicated to providing inspiring and accessible Jewish education. Their unwavering support is the reason why we have made such a powerful impact across this great nation” remarks Richard Boruch Rabinowitz, Aish International’s Executive Director.
Aish International’s Managing Director Rabbi Hershel Lutch notes:

“We thank the United States Senate and the Jewish Heritage Celebration Committee for their acknowledgment of our organization’s contribution to fabric of Jewish American life and American society as a whole.  This is a proud moment for Aish International and our partners.”