The JAHM Coalition is pleased to announce a partnership with BIO Channel of A&E Television Networks. In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month 2010, BIO Classroom, which airs on BIO Channel and features an interactive website online, will devote its four May programs to Jewish individuals who have had a major impact on American history and culture:

May 4 - Anne Frank

Although she was only fifteen years old when she died, Anne Frank has been able to touch the lives of millions of people with her powerful writing. Her diary has been translated into more than 30 different languages and sold millions of copies since it was first published. American students often read The Diary of Anne Frank in school to gain insights into the ways young people and families experienced the tragedy of the Holocaust. Anne's story continues to live on through her many readers.

May 11 - Albert Einstein

A German-born physicist who developed the special and general theories of relativity, Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect. Einstein, who became a U.S. citizen in 1940, is generally considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century. He also became well-known for his devotion to peace and social justice issues. These many dimensions of his life and legacy are explored in this documentary.

May 18 - Bobby Fisher

After learning to play chess when he was six, Fischer was a U.S. chess champion by the time he was 14 and a grand master at 15. In 1972, he became an icon of the Cold War when he captured the world championship from Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland, while competing for what was then the largest purse ($250,000) offered in any sport outside boxing. This biography tells Fisher's story from his earliest interest in chess through his achievements on the world stage.

May 25 - Jon Stewart

Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, Stewart studied psychology and played college soccer before breaking into the comedy club circuit in New York City. In 1999, he took over as anchorman for Comedy Central's The Daily Show. With fast-paced dialogue and sardonic wit, Stewart has become an outspoken critic of Washington and the established news media. In this documentary, colleagues and fellow journalists shed light on Stewart's unique style and infectious humor.

BIO Classroom is a commercial-free programming block that airs each Tuesday morning at 7 am/6 am central on BIO Channel. BIO Classroom features teachers' guides, special initiatives for educators, and links to organizations for teachers and students.

Visit BIO Classroom at www.biography.com/classroom and click on JAHM 2010 Events for details on these and other programs in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.