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Here's a few samples of the incredible advancements created by people of Jewish heritage: 1. Turning algae into Heart Tissue; 2. Reviving Biblical Wine; 3. Drip Irrigation Technology; 4. Flying Peacefully with Nature i.e. There are over 500 million birds that migrate through Israel each year, but this is no longer an issue for the Israeli Air Force. "The researcher mapped the precise migration routes, heights and arrival dates of the birds for the fi­rst time ever, using radar, a motorized glider, drones and a network of birdwatchers, and made possible the planning of alternate air routes."; 5. Sni­ff Phone: Mobile Disease Diagnostics; "The system is a pipeline technology that promises a rapid and noninvasive diagnostic tool for cancer and other diseases."; 6. Creating the healthiest (and most delicious) tomato varieties. 7. Genetic Engineering; 8. Google, The very search engine you used to arrive at this article was created by two Jewish colleagues. Just to name a few. #Israel

May is both Asian-American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI Month) and Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). Below I share some resources for JAHM. Learn more about the Jewish American community in history to the present day (including the fact that we are not monolithic and that not all Jews are Caucasian). https://lnkd.in/gdq-8bB5

Benesch is proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring the vibrant history, significant achievements and rich cultural impact of our Jewish Americans. Additionally, we recognize the pivotal role Jewish Americans have played in the legal industry, including in Benesch’s own history. Click here to learn more about the founding of our firm: https://lnkd.in/gWCgMfsC #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #JAHM #BeneschLaw

Juneteenth is a momentous day in American history that marks the end of slavery and celebrates the freedom for all. Today, we come together to honor this significant holiday and reflect on the progress we have made as a nation. To learn more about Juneteenth and its significance in American history, please take a moment to click on the link: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today is Native American Heritage Day! Today, we honor the rich, cultural traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. Click the link below to delve deeper into history, traditions and FAQs. https://hubs.ly/Q029jM190

Did you know that #Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US? It’s a time of honor and celebration, but also a time of reflection, representation and recognition of the cultural heritage, endurance and historical significance of Blacks and African Americans. #Juneteenth2024

Our upcoming lecture will interpret the "First Emancipation," when thousands of people of African heritage secured freedom by the end of the 18th century. They would establish many of America's earliest free communities of color, which became the stomping grounds of free African American religious, educational, civic, and, most notably, political expression well before most African-heritage people obtained emancipation after the Civil War. https://lnkd.in/gJihnVfG

"This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor Jewish Americans, who have never given up on the promise of our Nation. We celebrate the contributions, culture, and values that they have passed down from generation to generation and that have shaped who we are as Americans. We remember that the power lies within each of us to rise together against hate, to see each other as fellow human beings, and to ensure that the Jewish community is afforded the safety, security, and dignity they deserve as they continue to shine their light in America and around the world." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjkApdiQ

Every year in the month of February African American History is celebrated. Why? Because it is important to praise the importance of the African-American community, its contributions and its legacy in the country. Additionally, we can take this time to honor their eternal fight to end the abuses and inequalities they have suffered since their arrival in the United States. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gkTHyYy

It's Jewish American Heritage Month, and nothing brings people together like good food! According to a recent study, a majority of U.S. Jews engage in cultural activities like cooking traditional Jewish dishes. What are you planning for tonight's Shabbat dinner?   As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May, we invite you to learn more about Jewish-American history and find JAHM resources at jewishamericanheritage.org.   Shabbat Shalom.