We will gather resources here to help educate you on the customs, holidays, traditions, and culture of our ethnoreligion:
- A Brief Description of the Jewish Holidays is available here. It lists major and minor holidays, as well as providing samples of how these are commemorated.
- LinkedIn Learning about Supporting Jewish Colleagues at Work
In addition to the resources we will add above, below you can find posts we make on the JFSA myUMBC page.
Julius Rosenwald, Education and Jewish American Philanthropy
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re proud to share a reflection from Michaela Wilson, a young adult living in Charles Village, about her family’s connection to Julius Rosenwald....
Posted: May 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
Paula Scher
Jewish American Pioneer in Graphic Design
A partner at Pentagram, Paula Scher is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world. She designed the iconic visual identities for The Public Theater and New York City’s high-traffic...
Posted: May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Jews in Military Service
Interesting Facts About Jewish Americans
Image detail: Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Arnstein, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan, 2014 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 2014.28 Gift of Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Arnstein, US Air Force
Posted: May 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
Daveed Diggs
Jewish American in Theater
Daveed Diggs has fundamentally transformed the modern cultural landscape by dismantling the traditional boundaries between genres and identities. In the entertainment world, his breakout...
Posted: May 14, 2026, 8:00 AM
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
First East Asian-American Rabbi and Cantor
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl stands as a transformative figure in contemporary American Judaism, redefining the boundaries of Jewish identity and leadership. Born in South Korea to a Jewish American...
Posted: May 12, 2026, 8:00 AM
Emma Lazarus
Interesting Facts About Jewish Americans
Statue of Liberty Photo: Ximena Torres Rodríguez on Unsplash
Emma Lazarus portrait T. Lazarus and W. Kurtz
Posted: May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM
Aly Rasman
Jewish American Athlete and Advocate
Aly Raisman, the gold-medal Olympic gymnast is a celebrated figure of resilience. Beyond her athletic joy, she has become a leading voice for the protection of young athletes and mental health...
Posted: May 8, 2026, 8:00 AM
Dr. Albert Bourla
Jewish Americans in Science and Global Health
The CEO of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla is a Greek-American Jew and the son of Holocaust survivors. His leadership in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine represents a massive modern contribution to...
Posted: May 7, 2026, 8:00 AM
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