White House Honors Jewish American Heritage Month With Other Washington Power Figures

U.S. President Joe Biden departs a celebration marking Jewish American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House on May 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. Tony Award nominees Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond performed music from Parade during the event, which focused on the Biden Administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism. CHIP COMODEVILLA/JNS

The White House honored Jewish American Hertige Month that included a dinner with Washington power figures who are part of the Jewish Faith.

Addressing a packed White House East Room on May 16 to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, U.S. President Joe Biden trotted out several Jewish references.