About Us

The Jewish Faculty and Staff Association (JFSA) is a group of UMBC faculty and staff who identify as Jewish or as allies to the Jewish community. We come together to build a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for Jewish life and advocacy on campus.

Our mission is to support and advocate for Jewish faculty, staff, and students at UMBC, while fostering community, connection, and cultural understanding.

  • Advocate for the needs, visibility, and well-being of Jewish faculty, staff, and students within the broader UMBC community.

  • Build Community by offering social, cultural, and educational opportunities for Jewish-identifying and allied colleagues.

  • Promote Awareness around Jewish identity, culture, and issues, including antisemitism and Jewish inclusion, in academic and campus life.

  • Collaborate with university leadership and other affinity groups to advance equity, diversity, and a sense of belonging.

We invite you to connect with us! Whether you are interested in attending a meeting, participating in an event, or receiving updates, the JFSA welcomes your voice and presence.

Interested in joining? Please contact us by email or attend one of our scheduled meetings. We look forward to your participation.

For more information, please contact the FSA Co-Chairs at jfsa@umbc.edu

UMBC Affinity Groups are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy