The Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Identity Faculty and Staff Association (JCHAIFSA) is one of UC Davis’ newest Employee Resource Groups. Chai means 'Life' in Hebrew, and it is widely understood as a symbol that expresses the importance and value of life itself within the Jewish tradition. The group's name, JCHAI, reflects this deep Jewish value.

UC Davis has launched a newly reimagined Addressing Antisemitism resource hub, reinforcing the university’s commitment to confronting antisemitism as an ongoing challenge, globally, nationally and on college campuses, including UC Davis. 

Originally established in September 2022, the page has continued to evolve through sustained engagement with Jewish students, faculty, staff and community partners.  

UC Davis students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on a Friday afternoon at the School of Law for a screening of Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance, followed by a panel discussion and community reception.

Antisemitism is a persistent and evolving form of hatred that affects Jewish communities worldwide — and it is not absent from university campuses, including UC Davis. Acknowledging this reality is essential to addressing it. UC Davis is committed to fostering an environment where Jewish students, staff and faculty feel safe, respected and able to express their identity and culture without fear of discrimination or harassment.