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National Museum of American Jewish History

National Museum Of American Jewish History

Top Ways To Celebrate Passover 2013 With Kids In Philadelphia

There are local events that help teach the story of Passover, as well as other ways families can celebrate and learn about Jewish culture.

2013/03/15

National Museum Of American Jewish History

Jewish Museum Exhibit Captures Life During Great Depression

Many of the artists worked as part of the Works Progress Administration, which supported workers during the depression. They used vibrant colors to tell showcase life amid layoffs, food shortages, housing crises and the escalating anti-Semitism.

2013/01/28

(Prof. Ernst Borinski, a Jewish refugee from Germany, teaching in the social science lab of Tougaloo College, ca. 1960.  Photo courtesy of Miss. Dept. of Archives and History)

American Jewish History Museum Explores ’30s Education Links Among Blacks, Jews

The exhibit opened on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actual birthday, January 15th, to honor his legacy.

2013/01/15

(Credit: Hadas Kuznits/KYW NEwsradio)

National Museum Of American Jewish History Hosts ‘Annual Day Of Family Fun’

For those who don’t celebrate Christmas, there’s much more to do these days than just a movie and Chinese food.

2012/12/25

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Top Ways To Celebrate Hanukkah In Philadelphia

These are the top activities in the region for the holiday known as the Festival of Lights.

2012/12/07

(Artworks by Jill Baker Gower, Nikolaj Christensen, and Kiwon Wang, all of whom have pieces in the Art Alliance's "Shop on the Square."  Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: More Unique Local Holiday Gift Ideas

If you’re looking for unique holiday gifts for someone special, take a peek at what our local museum gift shops have to offer.

2012/12/02

National Museum Of American Jewish History

Jewish Museum Remembers Arlen Specter

You don’t have to look hard in the National Museum of American Jewish History to find stories eerily like Specter’s.

2012/10/16

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Local Museums To Open Doors For Free Admission

You can see beautiful art for the right price September 29th, if you have the right ticket.

2012/09/02

(National Museum of American Jewish History Curator Josh Perelman at the George Washington Exhibit, Photo Provided)

Positively Philadelphia: George Washington Exhibit At Jewish History Museum

The new exhibit highlights the importance of religous freedoms to the founding fathers.

2012/06/24

Tal Shocat, Tapuach (Apple Tree), Courtesy of Andrea Meislin Gallery, N.Y.

Special Tree Exhibit At Jewish Museum Opens February 1st

The National Museum of American Jewish History will be hosting a temporary exhibit of an Israeli artist from February through April.

2012/01/23

(Exhibits at the Museum of American Jewish History trace the civil rights movement, before and after Dr. Martin Luther King.   Credit: John Ostapkovich)

For MLK Day, Civil Rights History Spotlighted At Philadelphia’s Jewish History Museum

The museum, usually closed on Mondays, was bustling on Monday with a crowd taking advantage of free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

2012/01/16

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National Museum Of American Jewish History Open For Christmas

The National Museum of American Jewish History hosts its annual ‘Being Jewish at Christmas’ celebration.

2011/12/25

(The top of the plaque reads, "Dedicated to the Jewish chaplains who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.  May the memory of those who perished while in service be a blessing."  Photo credit: Mark Abrams)

Jewish Museum in Philadelphia Honors Fallen Jewish US Military Chaplains

The 14 chaplains served their country in World War II, in Cold War conflicts, and during the Vietnam era.

2011/10/18

National Museum Of American Jewish History

Jewish Museum Celebrates First Anniversary

The National Museum of American Jewish History is approaching its first anniversary on November 12th, so how has the museum done this year?

2011/10/10

Ruth Perelman (red dress) and her husband have donated millions of dollars to local institutions. (Credit: AFP/Getty)

Philadelphia Philanthropist Ruth Perelman Dies At Age 90

A well-known Philadelphia philanthropist died on Sunday.

2011/07/31

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