The article covers Rabbi Sydney Mintz's lecture at the University of San Francisco, honoring Alvin Baum's legacy through the Alvin Baum Memorial Lecture and scholarships. Rabbi Mintz reflects on the significance of the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice, which boasts a majority non-Jewish student body, thus fostering understanding and engagement between diverse students and Jewish culture. He expresses gratitude toward faculty and associates who support this educational endeavor, acknowledging the groundbreaking establishment of the Mae and Benjamin Swig Chair in Judaic Studies at a Catholic university, promoting discourse and inclusion in Jewish Studies.
The legacy of Al Baum is honored through annual lectures and scholarships at USF, exemplified by a dedication to education in Jewish Studies and social justice.
The Swig Program has achieved remarkable success, with over 95% of its students being non-Jewish, demonstrating a commitment to Jewish education and dialogue.
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