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The Museum of Jewish Heritage was incorporated and chartered in 1984, dedicated in 1986, and built between 1994 and 1997 in New York City's Battery Park City. The museum's $21.5 million building, designed by architect Kevin Roche opened to the public on September 15, 1997. [3] David Altshuler was the founding director of the museum, a position ...

Wenger has authored three award-winning books entitled History Lessons: The Creation of American Jewish Heritage, The Jewish Americans: Three Centuries of Jewish Voices in America, and New York Jews and the Great Depression: Uncertain Promise, in addition to co-editing many others.

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with Jack Kliger, president and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (in New York), about the museum’s forward-looking approaches to Holocaust remembrance, its efforts to educate younger generations about what hate can do, and the institution’s increased commitment to Jewish genealogy.

The Museum features artifacts related to Jewish history and modern Jewish life. The materials displayed online are highlights from our collection of nearly 25,000 objects. Visit this site regularly to learn more about Jewish heritage as we introduce new items and expand our artifact descriptions. Below is a selection of items from our collection.

Museum of Jewish Heritage to Host Annual Gathering of Remembrance - New York City, NY - Event to be Presented on Sunday, April 16, 2023, In-Person, at Temple Emanu-El of New York City - and ...