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Resolution Recognizing November 30 as Jewish Refugee Day

Original title: Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Yom Haplitim or Jewish Refugee Day.

November 22, 2024

Jewish History Human Rights Commemoration Foreign Policy Education

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The Frame

What this does

This establishes an official federal recognition of the historical displacement of Jewish populations, which serves as a formal statement of Congressional policy regarding the history of Jewish refugees and current efforts to combat antisemitism.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Jewish communities

The resolution formally recognizes the historical displacement of their ancestors and expresses support for their current well-being.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Wasserman Schultz is a U.S. Representative serving Florida's 25th congressional district. context

Summary

This formally recognizes November 30, 2024, as '' or 'Jewish Refugee Day' to commemorate the displacement of 900,000 Jewish people from Arab and Muslim-majority countries following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. It calls for increased education regarding this history and condemns antisemitism.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yom Haplitim?

is the Hebrew term for 'Jewish Refugee Day,' a day of recognition for the 900,000 Jewish people who were forced to leave their homes in Arab and Muslim-majority countries during the mid-20th century.

Does this resolution provide funding for education?

No, the calls for educational efforts but does not appropriate specific federal funds or mandate new spending programs.

Why It Matters

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Formalization of Historical Recognition

The resolution marks a specific effort to align U.S. Congressional recognition of Jewish displacement with the historical timeline of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

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Connected Entities

locationYemen“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

personWasserman Schultz“Representative who introduced the resolution”Map →

locationIraq“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and the Workforce“Committee responsible for initial consideration”Map →

locationSyria“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body considering the resolution”Map →

locationUnited States“Country receiving Jewish refugees”Map →

locationLebanon“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Committee responsible for initial consideration”Map →

locationIsrael“The country receiving refugees”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“Committee responsible for initial consideration”Map →

locationEgypt“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

locationLibya“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

locationMorocco“One of the Arab countries from which Jewish people were exiled”Map →

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