HOURS

Reading Room
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm

Genealogy Institute
Mon: 9:30am-4:30pm
Tue-Fri: By appointment only

Free Exhibit Spaces
Sun–Thurs: 9:30am–7:30pm
Fri: 9:30am-3:30pm
Sat: Closed

Ruth's Bookstore
Sun–Thurs: 10:30am-6:30pm
Fri: 10:30am-4:00pm

Please note: The Lillian Goldman Reading Room will be closed on Tuesday, August 5th.

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 1 hour before closing. The last call to page items in the Reading Room and Genealogy Institute is 3pm.

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Judaica Candle
Thumbprint Artifacts

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Star of David Earrings
Alef Bet

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I'm a Bubbie - What's Your Superpower?
3dRose

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Mamaleh Ring Dish
Lenny Mud

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The 100 Most Jewish Foods
Alan Newhouse

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Am Yisrael Chai Necklace
Alef Bet

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Chutzpah Can
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

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Peace & Love Shabbat Candlesticks
Inspired Generations

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The Little Book of Jewish Celebrations
Ronald Tauber

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I Read Banned Books Mug
Pithitude

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Letters to My Grandchild
Lea Redmond

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Nisan Star of David
Edie’s Art Shop

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