Obama to host first ever reception honoring U.S. Jewish Heritage month

U.S. ‫President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host at the end of the month the first ever White House reception honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, the White House announced on Monday.

"The Jewish American story is an essential chapter of the American narrative. It is one of refuge from persecution; of commitment to service, faith, democracy, and peace; and of tireless work to achieve success," Obama said in a press statement regarding Jewish Heritage month.

"Jewish Americans have shaped our Nation and helped steer the course of our history," Obama said, adding that "we are a stronger and more hopeful country because so many Jews from around the world have made America their home.”‬

The president intends to invite leaders from the Jewish community, and prominent Jewish Americans ranging from top athletes to members of Congress, business leaders, scholars, military veterans, and astronauts, the press statement said.

"The reception serves as an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the range and depth of Jewish American heritage and contributions to American culture," the statement added.

Since the U.S. president George Bush's administration, the White House has celebrated May as the month of Jewish Heritage. This year's reception intends to "highlight and celebrate the range and depth of Jewish American heritage and contributions to American culture," the White House statement said.

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