South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed this week (Dec. 11, 2023), as “Shine a Light, Breaking Bread Week.” This week honors the State of Israel and South Dakota’s friendship with the Jewish people. You can read the full proclamation here.
Noem says South Dakota has a long history of being allied with the State of Israel and the Jewish people. She says ‘Breaking Bread’ embodies the essence of sharing culture, finding common ground, building community and preserving traditions and South Dakota remains committed to ensuring all people feel safe to share culture, discuss their beliefs openly in their communities, and are welcomed in our state.
Since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on unarmed civilians in Israel, antisemitic incidents have increased here in the U.S.
The State of South Dakota has long stood with the State of Israel. In 2020, Noem issued an Executive Order to prohibit South Dakota Executive Branch Agencies from contracting with entities boycotting Israel. Noem also declared the week of November 28, 2021, “Antisemitism Awareness Week” and proclaimed February 24, 2022, “Israel Relations Day.”
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