May is Jewish American Heritage Month and ULI SF is proud to observe and honor the great achievements, stories, and valuable contributions of the Jewish community throughout American history. Jewish Americans—past and present—have engaged in the persistent work of building and transforming aspects of American life, in commercial real estate and beyond.

ULI celebrates its Jewish American members and staff across the globe. In the face of longstanding oppression, discrimination, and rising hate against the Jewish community, we must remember to amplify the inspiring and resilient leadership of the Jewish community and strengthen our resolve in the fight against anti-Semitism and bigotry.

We encourage ULI members to join us in reading, watching, listening, and acting to learn more about the history, culture, and impact of Jewish Americans.

READ

• Why the S.F. Planning Department is mapping Jewish history
• New housing complex for older adults rises in SF’s Excelsior
• A new California law makes it easier to build housing at places of worship. An LA-based Jewish community is prepared

WATCH

• The Power of Name
• The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland

LISTEN

• People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present
• Who Knew? It Turns Out Real Estate is Really Important to the Future of Judaism

ACT

• Visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum
• Explore Jewish cuisine at these Bay Area establishments

Thank you to Jay Sholl for curating this list of resources!