Reading Room
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm
Genealogy Institute
Tues-Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm
Exhibit Spaces
Mon-Wed: 9:30am-4:30pm
Thurs: 9:30am-8pm
Fri: 10am-3pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11am-5pm
Make sure to check our holiday closures prior to visiting.
Last entry to the Center for Jewish History Exhibitions, Reading Room, and the Genealogy Institute is 30 minutes before closing. The last call to page items in the Reading Room and Genealogy Institute is 3pm.
The Center for Jewish History is home to five partners—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The partner collections total more than five miles of archival material and span nearly a thousand years of history. When the Center opened its doors as the new "Library of Congress of the Jewish people," it made a commitment to preserve the treasures that live within its walls and make them accessible to scholars, students, and diverse audiences. The Center relies on philanthropic support to do this work.
The Center is currently looking to fill the following position/s:
Under the supervision of CJH’s Director of Public Services, the new Assistant Director will administer and help run the Institute and also plan programs for the Jewish Public History Forum.
The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@cjh.org.
The Center for Jewish History seeks a Part-Time Genealogy Specialist to assist patrons of the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute in person and remotely.
The Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute stands out as a unique destination for those passionate about family history because of its openness, expertise, innovative programs, and access to archival collections. The Genealogy Institute has been connecting researchers with their history and heritage for over 15 years at the Center for Jewish History. The successful applicant will join a dynamic team of forward-thinking and professionally engaged Center staff.
Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Genealogy Specialist will work closely with the Manager of the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute and volunteers to assist genealogy researchers in person and remotely. The Genealogy Specialist will instruct researchers in the use of online genealogy databases, as well as direct researchers to resources located in the collections of the onsite partner organizations at the Center for Jewish History. The Genealogy Specialist will undertake special projects, including in-depth genealogy research for donors or other VIPs, in order to advance institutional and departmental goals and increase engagement with the Genealogy Institute.
The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@cjh.org.
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