Museums
The Israeli flag on the facade of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History​ in Philadelphia’s Old City in July 2025 (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
August 28, 2025, 10:37 am
Philadelphia’s Jewish museum grapples with its identity in the wake of Oct. 7
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History contends with a resurgence of antisemitism amid a shifting cultural landscape, with an Israeli CEO at its helm
By Jessica Steinberg
A view of the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, March 17, 2020. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
March 28, 2024, 12:20 pm
US Jewish history museum may become part of the Smithsonian
Lawmakers cited the reported spike in antisemitism in recent months as a reason to include the museum in the Smithsonian trust.
By Ron Kampeas
A star of David overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The park was built to honor the Jewish refugees who settled in Sosua in the 1940s. (Dan Fellner)
May 18, 2023, 11:39 am
The Dominican Republic was a haven for Jews fleeing the Nazis. A museum project could tell that story.
“It’s very important that our history is documented. It will also be a place where Dominican schoolchildren can come and learn about Judaism.”
By Dan Fellner
Guests take photos in the costume exhibit in the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Sept. 30, 2021. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
March 24, 2022, 7:37 am
Jewish stories were excluded from a new movie museum
Is Hollywood’s push for diversity leaving Jews behind?
By Andrew Lapin
A screenshot from a virtual tour of the Jews of Singapore Museum. (Screenshot)
January 5, 2022, 3:09 pm
A new museum tells the story of Singapore’s Jews, starting with their Baghdad roots
"It’s really important that Singaporeans know the part that the Jews have played in the 200 years of history, and it has been significant."
By Jordyn Haime
(Photo by Dave Rullo)
January 18, 2021, 1:25 pm
Pittsburgh faith community honored by new museum
Museum of the Courageous has included Pittsburgh's faith community among its first honorees in recognition of its response to the Oct. 2018 synagogue shooting.
By Justin Vellucci
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