National Museum of American Jewish History
Of Teacups, Shared Trauma and Shared Destiny: Reflections on the Weitzman’s Reopening
I shouldn’t be here. Decades before my birth, there were so many near-misses an ocean away, so many limbs cut from my family tree, only […]
The One and Only “Notorious RBG” Is Coming to Philly Next Week
Back in September, we told you that a Ruth Bader Ginsberg-themed exhibit would open this fall at the National Museum of American Jewish History. “Notorious […]
INTERVIEW: The One and Only Dr. Ruth
Tiny German dynamo Dr. Ruth Westheimer is as busy as ever in her 87th year. She comes to town next week to speak at the National […]
Young Friends of NMAJH “Midsummer’s Eve” Dance
The Young Friends of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) presented A Midsummer’s Eve at the museum on July 30th. Guests wore white […]
Yelp Throwing a Summer Social
On Monday, August 10th, Yelp is throwing a big summer party at the National Museum of Jewish American History. A $10 cash donation for the […]
National Museum of American Jewish History Offering Free Admission Throughout February
Throughout the month of February, visitors to the National Museum of American Jewish History won’t have to pay a penny. Due to a large anonymous […]
NMAJH Kicks Off LGBT Storytelling Project, and Other Reasons It’s a Good Time to Be Gay and Jewish in Philly
There’s an exciting momentum in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Jewish community that is being highlighted by two major projects: the National History of Jewish American History (NMAJH) is […]
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Philadelphia: Latkepalooza, Festival of Lights, Moo Shoo Jew Show and More
‘Twas the Night Before Hanukkah Don’t miss this fascinating special exhibit that explores the history of Hanukkah and Christmas music and the musicians who made […]
NMAJH’s Only in America Gala
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) held its annual Only in America Gala on November 20th, and this year the theme was The […]
A Midsummer’s Eve at the National Museum of American Jewish History
The Young Friends of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) presented A Midsummer’s Eve at the museum on August 14, 2014. Over 300 […]
Only in America Gala and Kick-Off Party for the Chasing Dreams Exhibit
Last night I attended The 2014 Only in America Gala and the kick-off of the new “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American” exhibition at the […]