Cal Jewish Alumni Network (CJAN)
The Cal Jewish Alumni Network (CJAN) exists to unite UC Berkeley's Jewish alumni community around the world. Our chapter serves individuals who want to connect their Jewish identity—religious, ethnic, cultural, and shared ancestry—to the UC Berkeley community. We also advocate for Jewish student safety and rights and promote Jewish culture, connection, and community on campus and beyond.
Alumni News
Alumni Spotlight: Helen Tombropoulos, Class of 1950
At 20, Helen Tombropoulos left Berkeley with a degree in public law and a hunger for the world, what followed was a life few could imagine.
What It Really Takes to Build a Company That Lasts
At Berkeley’s VC and Startup Summit, four insiders drop the usual advice and focus on what actually determines who makes it—and who doesn’t.
Alumni Engagement Is Critical To Advancing Our Mission
I am honored to stand before you as part of a community that represents the very best of UC Berkeley. And just as the Cal Alumni Association (CAA) is undergoing a redesign of its leadership structure, so is California magazine. We hope you like it! Having returned to Berkeley in February 2026, after two previous […]