Today, we live in an age of diasporas. Communities of shared heritage are scattered across the globe, blending inherited cultures with adopted social structures, lifestyles, and mindsets.

Jews were one of the first diasporic peoples, making their way to the far reaches of the earth and establishing new communities among a diverse array of peoples across empires, nations, cities, and neighborhoods. In the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse regions of the United States, Jews have been integral to the fabric of this growing metropolis since the Gold Rush.

In this fascinating talk with Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, and Fred Rosenbaum, GTU lecturer and author of Cosmopolitans: A Social and Cultural History of Jews in the Bay Area, viewers are invited to take a walk through the history and contributions of Jewish life and culture in the Bay Area as it has evolved for nearly two centuries.

This lecture is made possible through the generous support of the Taube Family Foundation and is part of the Taube Family Series on Jewish Life and Culture for GTUx.

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