Shabbat250 in the News
The Washington Times
Read more“Shabbat 250” serves another purpose in addition to showing parity of religion: By publicly proclaiming a national Sabbath, a day on which all Jews should cease prohibited activity, we are given an opportune moment to share the beauty of the Sabbath.
Chabad.org
Read more"For the first time in American history, a sitting president has called on the nation to observe a Shabbat. As part of the White House’s Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation, President Donald Trump designated the period from sundown Friday, May 15, through nightfall Saturday, May 16, as a national Shabbat, dubbed “Shabbat 250.”
Israel National News
Read more"US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a proclamation marking May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Jewish Americans throughout the nation’s history and announcing a national Sabbath to be observed later this month."
MSN
Read more“From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds may come together in gratitude for our great Nation,” writes Trump. “This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty.” Trump also calls on Americans “to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.”
The Wall Street Journal
Read more"Included in President Trump’s May 4 proclamation for Jewish American Heritage month was a call for Jewish-Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” from sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16. “Shabbat 250,” as it has been dubbed, precedes “Rededicate 250,” Mr. Trump’s coinciding national Christian prayer and worship event in Washington on May 17."
The Dallas Express
Read more"In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary and Rededicate 250 — a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Trump encouraged a national Sabbath from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16. People of all backgrounds may gather for rest, reflection, and gratitude. The month celebrates Jewish Americans’ influence on the nation’s story through religious devotion, learning, and service. Trump called on Americans to join programs, activities, and ceremonies, and to observe their faith and freedom, especially on Shabbat during the 250th year."