State Department and CAM Honor 250 Years of Jewish American Heritage at Historic Shabbat Dinner

On July 3, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun hosted America’s 250th Birthday Shabbat Dinner in partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. Nearly 200 ambassadors, senior U.S. officials, and Jewish leaders participated in this historic kick-off to the Freedom 250 celebrations in Washington, DC, during the holiday weekend.

Ambassador Kaploun underscored why broadening appreciation for Jewish heritage remains a critical tool in the fight against global antisemitism. “The history of the Jewish people in America is a strong one, a resilient one,” he said.

Arie Lipnick, Chair of CAM’s US Advisory Board, announced that CAM will partner with the U.S. Department of State to launch a new educational initiative aimed at educating young audiences globally about the contributions of 250 notable Jewish Americans.

A Foundation Phantom humanoid robot interacted with guests, representing the role which technology will play in shaping the next 250 years of Jewish American history.