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Council proclaims Jewish American Heritage Month; local representative cites rise in antisemitic incidents
Summary
The council proclaimed Jewish American Heritage Month; a Jewish community representative briefed the council on rising antisemitic incidents and offered AJC resources and education programs to help the city respond.
Council President Melissa Cheatham read a proclamation designating Jewish American Heritage Month in Overland Park and encouraged residents to oppose antisemitism and support inclusion.
A representative from the Jewish Community Relations Bureau / American Jewish Committee addressed the council, cited national AJC and FBI data about a rise in antisemitic incidents and said the community has experienced an "exponential rise" in incidents after Oct. 7, 2023. The speaker urged the council and residents to use available resources and to speak up when they observe antisemitic behavior.
