President Trump Announces ‘Shabbat 250’ Initiative as Part of Jewish American Heritage Month

President Donald Trump has proclaimed a national “Shabbat 250” initiative as part of Jewish American Heritage Month, calling on Jewish Americans to observe a National Shabbat from sundown Friday, May 15, to nightfall Saturday, May 16, 2026, in recognition of faith, freedom, and the 250th anniversary of American independence. The initiative forms part of President […]