A Resolution designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.

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Overview

This resolution designates the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the importance of Jewish day schools in the state, highlighting their role in educating Jewish students, preserving Jewish culture and traditions, and fostering connections to the broader Jewish community. The resolution also acknowledges the challenges faced by these schools due to antisemitism and expresses gratitude for their contributions.

Key provisions

Designates the week of May 4-10, 2025, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizes the high enrollment rates in Pennsylvania’s Jewish day schools.
Acknowledges the significant population of Jewish people and ancestry in Pennsylvania.
Highlights the role of Jewish day schools in promoting Jewish pride and education.
Expresses appreciation for the contributions of Jewish day schools to the Commonwealth.
Recognizes the connection of Jewish day schools to the worldwide Jewish community.
Notes the role of Jewish day schools in bilingual education and intercultural exchange.
Lists notable alumni of Jewish day schools (Seth Rogen, Natalie Portman, Jake Tapper, Ralph Lauren).