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The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture and heritage. The Center provides a collaborative home for five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The partners’ archives comprise the world’s largest and most comprehensive archive o

f the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. The collections span a thousand years, with more than five miles of archival documents (in dozens of languages and alphabet systems), more than 500,000 volumes, as well as thousands of artworks, textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films and photographs.

For over 170 years after 1654, Congregation Shearith Israel was the only Jewish congregation in New York, caring for eve...
08/31/2026

For over 170 years after 1654, Congregation Shearith Israel was the only Jewish congregation in New York, caring for every Jewish need from birth to death. Education was central from the start, as early as 1731, the congregation built a schoolhouse beside its Mill Street synagogue. Jewish learning had found a home in America long before there were public schools.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sip & See event! It was an incredible evening of art, conversation, new conn...
08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sip & See event!

It was an incredible evening of art, conversation, new connections, and community. A special thank you to artist Steve Marcus for sharing his vibrant work and the stories behind it, and to our friends at Moishe House Hell's Kitchen for being part of the evening.

Missed this one? Now you know what all the buzz is about. Stay tuned for more CJHive events where you can meet new people, explore Jewish culture, and be part of a welcoming community for young Jewish adults.

08/31/2026

✨ Start the New Year sweet and stylish! 🍯📚
Find all your High Holiday essentials at Ruth's Bookstore, from meaningful reads and thoughtful gifts to everything you need to celebrate the season in style. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year! 🍎🍯

Find Ruth's Bookstore at the link in our bio! 🔗

08/28/2026

Today, on Jack Kirby’s birthday and the anniversary of the March on Washington, discover the connections between The Jack Kirby Way and All We Have Standing Between Us. Both exhibitions are now on view at the Center!

08/28/2026

For years, Katie Waizer and her family carried unanswered questions about their family history. Today, they have something they never had before: answers, connections, and a deeper understanding of the people and stories that came before them.

Through the Center for Jewish History’s Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute and its work through Histories & Mysteries, families are able to uncover pieces of their past and bring long-lost stories back into the light.

For Katie and her family, the journey has transformed uncertainty into discovery, and created a lasting connection to their family’s history.

Because every family has a story. Sometimes, it just takes the right records, the right resources, and the right people to help bring it home.

How do you solve a family history mystery when no single record provides the answer?Join us for Family History Today: Wh...
08/27/2026

How do you solve a family history mystery when no single record provides the answer?

Join us for Family History Today: When a Goodman Is Hard to Find, Let the GPS Be Your Guide, a live Zoom presentation with genealogist Emily Garber.

Follow the case of Alexander Goodman, a 19th-century peddler whose origins remained a mystery. Discover how researchers used records spanning two countries, four generations, and multiple families to piece together the evidence and finally identify his family.

Learn how the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) can help you evaluate evidence, make connections, and solve even the most stubborn family history mysteries.

Your next genealogy breakthrough might be hiding in the records.

Register today: https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/family-history-today-2026-09-10

08/25/2026

Video games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world's but did you know that a Jewish refugee helped pioneer the technology that made home video gaming possible?

DEADLINE EXTENDED!Art. Deli culture. Jewish history. A little 1960s psychedelia. And one very colorful night out.Join CJ...
08/24/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Art. Deli culture. Jewish history. A little 1960s psychedelia. And one very colorful night out.

Join CJHive for Sip & See with Artist Steve Marcus and step inside Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art. Meet Steve, hear the stories behind his work, grab a bite at the munchies bar, and mingle with fellow young professionals.

*With special guests from Moishe House Hell’s Kitchen.

Come curious. Leave inspired. Find your hive.

Ticket Info: $18
RSVP: https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/cjhive-2026-08-27

CJHive events are intended for young adults ages 21–43. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry.

Three pianists. Two pianos. Six hands. One unforgettable evening.Join Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists Vassa Shevel and...
08/23/2026

Three pianists. Two pianos. Six hands. One unforgettable evening.

Join Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky, with guest artist Ellen Braslavsky, for an evening of memorable music by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schnittke, and Bizet.

From Mozart’s beloved Sonata for Two Pianos to Rachmaninoff’s lush Suite No. 1 and a six-hands Carmen Suite, this concert promises virtuosity, energy, and plenty of musical surprises.

Reserve your seat today: https://ow.ly/E6IE50ZCwJk

08/21/2026

Isak Borenstein, who is featured in "From Rubble to Roots," survived the Holocaust more than ten times over. His son, Sammy tells his story.

He endured labor camps, near-executions, and other close calls, including bombs he was forced to defuse or that exploded nearby, yet somehow spared him. He witnessed the deaths of friends, neighbors, and strangers, and lived through forced labor, starvation, and violence.

He survived. And he held onto hope.

Hear the full story, visit our exhibit, and listen to the full episode at the link in bio or by scanning the QR code.

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