The Center for Jewish History in New York is one of the leading research and cultural institutions dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and the diaspora. It brings together several major Jewish historical, archival, academic, and museum organizations under one roof, creating an extensive archive, library, and museum collection.
History
The Center opened in October 2000 as a “campus” for five partner organizations: the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), the American Sephardi Federation (ASF), the Leo Baeck Institute New York (LBI), the Yeshiva University Museum (YUM), and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (YIVO).
The idea of uniting several institutions in one location made it possible to gather vast archives, libraries, and museum collections in a single building and to promote collaborative research, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Since then, the Center for Jewish History in New York has become an active research, educational, and cultural hub open to the public, scholars, and anyone interested in Jewish heritage.
Collection and Exhibitions
The Center’s collection includes:
- Archival documents from various countries, in dozens of languages.
- More than 500,000 volumes of books and publications, including first editions of major Jewish authors, prayer books, and religious texts.
- Ritual objects, religious artifacts, textiles, photographs, films, posters.
- Works of art and cultural artifacts reflecting the diversity of Jewish communities—from the Middle Ages to the present, from Europe and the Middle East to the Americas.
The Center also organizes exhibitions, public programs, research projects, and educational initiatives.
Useful Information
Address: 15 West 16th Street Manhattan, New York U.S. 10011
Website: www.cjh.or
Admission: Free
