This May, the UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach is proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) at UCSF.
As a minority group, Jews represent approximately 2% of the adult population in the United States and 0.2% of the population worldwide. Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people, but not all Jews identify as religious. The Jewish people share common culture and heritage. In the US, Jews have contributed to the advancement of a wide variety of fields including medicine, human rights, science, and art.
Celebration of JAHM at UCSF aligns with our missions for inclusion and belonging. In our celebration of JAHM at UCSF, we strive to create an inclusive environment and invite both Jews and non-Jews to learn more about the contributions of Jewish Americans to science and medicine, and to learn about cultural and historical events that contribute to the experience of Jewish Americans.
Learn more about the unique history of Mt. Zion hospital at UCSF, originally established as a non-profit hospital by the San Francisco Jewish community in 1887. Today, it continues its mission of service as the UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.
UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact the point person named in the events calendar as soon as possible.
Guest Speakers: UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas. Views and opinions of guest speakers on campus are their own and may not reflect the perspective of the University.
JAHM Events
JAHM Zoom Backgrounds
Test Your Knowledge
Book Recommendations
Educational Resources
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