SR 289
A Resolution designating the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the importance of Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania, highlighting their role in educating Jewish students, fostering community, and connecting to the wider Jewish world. It also acknowledges the challenges these schools face, including antisemitic attacks, and expresses gratitude for their contributions.
Key provisions
- Designates April 26-May 2, 2026, 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 preserving Jewish culture, religion, and language.
- Expresses appreciation for Jewish day schools and their contributions to the community.
- Recognizes the importance of Jewish day schools in providing a supportive environment for Jewish students.
- Notes the connection Jewish day schools have to the worldwide Jewish community.
- Highlights the educational opportunities offered by Jewish day schools, including bilingual education.
Who is affected
- Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania
- Jewish families in Pennsylvania
- The Jewish community in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania residents of Jewish faith or ancestry
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Primary sponsor
Steven Santarsiero
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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