Inspiring Discovery

Luminous Manuscript by Diane Samuels, Center for Jewish History, NY.

Cultural Custodians of the Jewish Future

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Museum Directory

Jewish museums and Holocaust museums around the world

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Collections Spotlight

Featuring essential collections at institutions in Israel, the U.S., and Europe

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Stories & Ideas

Exhibition reviews, essays, analyses, and contributions to the field

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Resources

Understanding the impact of Jewish and Holocaust museums

Trends and Ideas

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ESSAYs

THE JEW IN THE MUSEUM

A thought-provoking essay on the ideological polarization that can lead to a climate of fear, a lack of acceptance, and an absence of meaningful communication within American museums.  

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Analysis

ENJOINED TO REMEMBER

Holocaust exhibitions have an unprecedented opportunity to engage, educate, and strengthen communities. Download the analysis to explore three recent exhibitions.

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Stories

Exceptional Exhibitions

Download our exploration of notable permanent and traveling exhibitions at museums around the world from 2010-Present.

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COLLECTIONS

Accessing Holocaust-Era

Explore Holocaust resources from around the world and consider the ways these archives are made public. Download the analysis to explore these collections.

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EXHIBITIONS

Encountering Jewishness

Uncover historical perspectives and contemporary discourse on the role of museums in combating antisemitism. Download the analysis to discover this history and explore new exhibitions.

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CASE STUDY

Museum Collaboration

Jewish American Heritage Month is an example of a rare museum-led collaboration to bring together institutions from around the country. Explore how this national project came together.

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EXPERIENCES

Explore Jewish New York

Access a self-guided tour that is paired with archival documents held at the Center for Jewish History, the final stop on your journey. Explore Lower Manhattan today.