Each May, communities and organizations across the nation pay tribute to Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) – a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation’s history, culture, and society. Established in 2006, JAHM commemorates more than 350 years of Jewish history in the U.S., highlighting the rich traditions, achievements, and resilience of the Jewish American community.
This year, Los Angeles is JAHM’s featured city. Throughout May, citywide programming will celebrate the vital contributions of the Jewish community to America’s cultural, civic, and artistic legacy.
The Los Angeles Jewish community has played a central role in shaping our city’s cultural, civic, and social landscape. From impacting the establishment of Hollywood studios to building robust philanthropic and social service organizations to advancing educational and community activism initiatives, Jewish history is our city’s history.
Discover JAHM Events Across Los Angeles.
Flagship Events
- MUSE/IQUE’s Welcome to the Dream Factory
Live at The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210)
Sunday, May 4th
6:30 PM Mingling | 7:30 PM Performance
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- L.A. City Council Chambers: From the Wizard of Oz to Wicked: Jewish Composers Who Shaped Hollywood
Friday, May 16th
10:00 AM | Musical Presentation in City Council
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | Reception in the City Hall Forecourt
RSVP Required.
To see a full list of JAHM events across Los Angeles this May, CLICK HERE.
If you know of a JAHM event in Los Angeles that’s not listed, please submit the event.
Other Ways You Can Celebrate JAHM in 2025
- Check Out the LA Jewish Guide – Your #1 Guide to Jewish Los Angeles
- Grab a bite (or two) at one of the Best Jewish Delis in Los Angeles
- Attend an event at the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience
- Pack your bags (figuratively) and explore inherited and imagined memories of Jewish resorts in New York’s Catskill Mountains at Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing through August 1st at the Skirball Cultural Center
- See the Dead Sea Scrolls through September 2nd at the Reagan Museum
- Explore virtual exhibits about Jewish Los Angeles from JAHM LA and follow @JAHM_LA on social media
- Delve into the six-decade career of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby at Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity through March 1, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center
Check Out These Essential JAHM Resources
- National JAHM Website, organized by the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
- JAHM LA’s Official Website
- American Jewish Historical Society
- American Jewish Archives
- Resources and toolkits for educators to use in their classrooms and for professional development
- Weitzman Museum JAHM Toolkit for Educators
- Ethnic Studies Resources at ESResources.org, an initiative of JFEDLA, where you can find classroom-ready resources about Jewish American history, heritage, and experiences (Note: to access resources, users must register for the site)
- Children’s book recommendations by grade level from PJ Library
- Project Shema’s JAHM program on how Jewish stories are inherently American stories
If you need any support with honoring JAHM at your school or workplace, please contact Jewish Federation Los Angeles at CE@JewishLA.org.
