The American Jewish Committee’s Los Angeles chapter partnered with MAX, HBO’s streaming service, to create the first-ever menu bar dedicated to Jewish American Heritage Month, which began on May 1.
Huge thanks to @StreamOnMax for creating a section of curated content with Jewish characters and themes for Jewish American Heritage Month. AJC LA was honored to work with them on this important project.
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) May 1, 2025
Throughout May, the selection will rotate and include films and shows… pic.twitter.com/9kFHBzhK66
“Filled with storytellers, the Jewish community has contributed immeasurably to the film and television industry, with stories of joy, pain, challenge, family, love, and much more,” Richard Hirschhaut, director of AJC Los Angeles, told JNS. “We are excited to join with MAX in this unprecedented initiative and proud to have helped bring it to life for all Americans to enjoy.”
“Our community has faced tremendous challenges throughout history and experienced immense trauma in the 18 months since the October 7 Hamas terror attack,” he added. “And yet, with unending resilience, we celebrate the remarkable contributions the Jewish community has made to American society.”
The menu bar highlights Jewish stories and storytellers, and the selection of curated content will rotate throughout the month, AJC said. It will include films and TV shows featuring and about Jewish icons, storytellers and actors, such as filmmaker Mel Brooks; composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein; and comedian Alex Edelman.
AJC encouraged all streaming platforms to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month “with similar initiatives.”
