Museum of Jewish Heritage

Upcoming Events

Jewish Life A Century Ago

A visit to the Museum's core exhibition begins with an exploration of the history and customs of Jewish communities around the world at the dawn of the twentieth century. The distinct threads of Jewish life around the world as they depict the vibrant communities of that time are intertwined with art... [ + ]ifacts and photographs. Learn about how and where Jews lived, their rich and diverse traditions, their value systems, and how the forces of social change shaped their lives.

The War Against The Jews

The Museum's second floor tells the story of Europe's Jews confronting hatred and violence, of communities coping with persecution and isolation, and of the struggle to endure the unimaginable. Above all, it is a story of men and women who resolutely fought to preserve their humanity and their herit... [ + ]age. In these galleries, short films present the testimonies of those who lived through the Holocaust. The memory of the war's devastation is also preserved in the silent eloquence of artifacts and photographs.

Jewish Renewal

Following the Holocaust, the Jewish people emerged to renew and repair their lives. While mourning characterized the years that follow the war, there is the triumph of the founding of the State of Israel, and the optimism of flourishing Jewish communities in the United States, and throughout the wor... [ + ]ld. The continuity of Jewish heritage is distinguished by the same principles that existed before the war - tradition, community, and justice.

Jewish Life A Century Ago

A visit to the Museum's core exhibition begins with an exploration of the history and customs of Jewish communities around the world at the dawn of the twentieth century. The distinct threads of Jewish life around the world as they depict the vibrant communities of that time are intertwined with art... [ + ]ifacts and photographs. Learn about how and where Jews lived, their rich and diverse traditions, their value systems, and how the forces of social change shaped their lives.

The War Against The Jews

The Museum's second floor tells the story of Europe's Jews confronting hatred and violence, of communities coping with persecution and isolation, and of the struggle to endure the unimaginable. Above all, it is a story of men and women who resolutely fought to preserve their humanity and their herit... [ + ]age. In these galleries, short films present the testimonies of those who lived through the Holocaust. The memory of the war's devastation is also preserved in the silent eloquence of artifacts and photographs.