Question

jewish american heritage month
an evolving celebration
originally a week in april, the celebration of jewish americans now encompasses the month of may, a tradition that began only years into the tradition.

• revival: the push for a monthlong recognition of jewish americans was kindled by the jewish museum of florida and south florida, with popular support from the surrounding jewish community.
• champions: the formal motion to introduce a full month of jewish american recognition was brought to congress by jewish americans debbie wasserman schultz and arlen specter.
• success: the motion to recognize jewish american heritage month passed in the house in december 2005 and the senate soon after in february 2006.
• new tradition: with the resolution passed, president george w. bush became the first president to recognize jewish american heritage month. presidents have followed his example every year since 2006.
• purpose: though the celebration throughout may does not demand constant, conscious thought about jewish americans, it nonetheless encourages americans to take the opportunity to reflect, learn about, and appreciate their impact on culture.

what role did debbie wasserman schultz play in the history of jewish american heritage month?
she helped introduce the idea of it to congress.
she stood in its way and delayed its recognition.
she was a private activist for its recognition.

Explanation:

The text states that the formal motion to introduce a full month of Jewish American recognition was brought to Congress by Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Arlen Specter.

Answer:

She helped introduce the idea of it to Congress.