The mission of the Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuries—before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Multiple perspectives on modern Jewish history, life, and culture are presented in the Museum’s unique Core Exhibition and award-winning special exhibitions.
Acclaimed public programs, including discussions, films, plays, and concerts, highlight the richness of Jewish culture and ideas.
The Museum is also home to National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.
An unprecedented examination of the more than six-decade global hunt for some of the 20th century’s most infamous war criminals. The film features
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An intimate portrait of Hannah Arendt’s life, Vita Activa features an abundance of archival materials and takes us to the places Arendt lived,
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Even as the Syrian conflict rages, a legal case is being built against President Bashar al-Assad, who is accused of committing crimes against
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The Eichmann trial was a watershed event which changed the way the Holocaust and Holocaust survivors were perceived. Yitzchak Mais and other scholars
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Experience the bright, energetic sounds of young Jewish Australia with the musicians of Sydney’s premiere Jewish day school on tour in the U.S.
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(2011, 90 min., Blu-ray, English narration, Hebrew, German & French w/ English subtitles) This comprehensive documentary features detailed accounts of Eichmann’s capture, the
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Identifying your family’s shtetl of origin is key to unlocking Eastern European family history—but challenging surnames could send you in the wrong direction.
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