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Juneteenth Resources from Be'Chol Lashon

Find a Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat, activities and reading.

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3–12
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. The holiday honors African American heritage and is celebrated by people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Use these resources to learn more about the holiday and its significance to Black Jews.