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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 12, 2023 10:01 AM
From: Representative Jill N. Cooper and Rep. Aaron D. Kaufer
To: All House members
Subject: Recognizing Passover and Yom Kippur as Holidays in the Commonwealth
 
In the near future, we plan to introduce a bill recognizing Passover and  Yom Kippur as holidays in the Commonwealth. Passover is recognized as a celebration of the Israelites’ freedom from captivity. Yom Kippur is a day of atonement devoted to fasting, introspection, and prayer. It is considered the most holy day of the year by Jewish Believers.   An estimated  440,000  Pennsylvanians celebrate these holidays.
 
This bill would acknowledge the significance of these  holidays. However, the legislation would not mandate  paid leave to any employees or the closing of any state institutions on these days. 
 
Please join us in co-sponsoring this bill and please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you have any questions.
 



Introduced as HB2482


Memo Updated: December 12, 2023 10:03 AM