Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
UI Health Celebrates Diversity
Inclusion Calendar
UI Health CHAMPIONS
Black History Month
Women's History Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Disability Pride Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
UI Health is proud to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of Jewish Americans' rich history and cultural contributions throughout our nation's history.
This annual observance, held every May, provides an opportunity to reflect on Jewish Americans' remarkable achievements and enduring legacy in science, medicine, literature, art, music, business, and more. At UI Health, we celebrate our diversity and the various contributions of our community members. We are honored to celebrate the vital role that Jewish Americans have played in shaping our society dating back to the early 20th Century.
As we reflect on Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the significant impact that Jewish Americans have had on healthcare and society. Chicago has played a vital role in this history, with North Lawndale serving as a hub of Jewish American culture and Mount Sinai Hospital providing critical healthcare and training opportunities.
Beyond Chicago, Jewish Americans have made remarkable contributions to healthcare, such as the discovery of the polio vaccine by Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin being one of the most notable. Their work has had a profound impact, with polio currently eliminated in most countries worldwide.
Office of Diversity and Health Podcast
As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize and honor the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to healthcare and society, and we look forward to continuing to build a more just and equitable future together. This month, we sat down with Dr. Ari Rubenfeld, to chat about Jewish American Heritage Month, his personal perspective regarding the inseparability of culture and religion, and his hopes for an inclusive UI Health.
Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
We can celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by exploring and engaging in the rich contributions of art, literature, and culture that are significant to Jewish American Heritage, such as the following:
- Learn about Jewish American history and traditions through books and documentaries.
- Start by exploring online resources to learn more about the contributions of Jewish Americans to American history and culture. Visit the Jewish American Heritage Month website.
- Engage in Jewish culture through art, music, etc.
- Support local Jewish American businesses.
As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize and honor the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to healthcare and society, and we look forward to continuing to build a more just and equitable future together. This month, we sat down with Dr. Ari Rubenfeld, to chat about Jewish American Heritage Month, his personal perspective regarding the inseparability of culture and religion, and his hopes for an inclusive UI Health.
