Celebrating Jewish American Heritage

May is Jewish American Heritage month, in remembrance of the trials and triumphs of those of Jewish descent in U.S. history. This issue is dedicated to highlighting projects and stories that celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Bruins.

Read
Read "The Lost Shtetl" by Max Gross, a book recommended by Library Special Collections Curatorial Assistant Molly Hemphill '22.

Learn
Retired Theater, Film and Television lecturer Vincent Brook '97, M.A. '01, Ph.D., shares his Hollywood story for Jewish American Heritage Month.

Listen
Listen to a Bruin Success Podcast episode with Rafi Sands '18, a summa cum laude from UCLA, who works at Pano AI, a wildfire technology company that uses cameras and AI to help communities better prepare for and respond to catastrophic wildfire events.

Support
Explore "Drawn to Paradise: Jewish Musicians in Los Angeles," a virtual exhibit that highlights prominent and little-known Jewish musicians who made important contributions to musical and cultural life in Los Angeles.

Support
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage by making a gift to the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies.

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Thank you,

UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives staff