Treasured and irreplaceable family photographs; heirloom Sabbath candlesticks; a wedding present of wooden clogs; a tin Hanukkah menorah with 17 candleholders so that two families could share —these are some of the many Museum objects that share generations’ worth of stories about Jewish heritage and life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Explore the cultural heritage of Jewish communities worldwide, discovering the artistic expressions, spiritual connections, and intellectual contributions that have shaped Jewish life for centuries.
Editor’s note: June is LGBT Pride month. As an institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, we are pleased to highlight an object in our collection that speaks to a major legal victory in the LGBTQ community’s fight for equality. By Lisa Safier, Director of Communications Pride 2020 in New York City is significant … Continued