Special Events for Educators

HOURS

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

Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute
Mon: 9:30am-4:30pm
Tue-Fri: By appointment only

Free Exhibit Spaces
Mon – Wed: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thurs: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11am – 5pm

Ruth's Bookstore
Mon – Wed: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thurs: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm
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 1 hour before closing. The last call to page items in the Reading Room and Genealogy Institute is 3pm.

Special Events for Educators

For questions about the education programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: education@cjh.org

For questions about teacher training programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: teach@cjh.org

District Point Teacher Training with Hidden Voices

March 16, 2026

Hidden Voices is a NYC Department of Education project that brings to light historical figures and stories often excluded from traditional textbooks, promoting inclusive learning experiences. Hidden Voices is designed to encourage students to find their own voice by engaging with diverse perspectives and contributions.

For more information, please see the flyer

More information and registration link coming up soon!

Professional Development for Teachers

Introduction to the Lesson Plans and Teaching Materials for the film The Last Musician of Auschwitz

April 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Online Webinar

For more information, please see the flyer

Professional Development for Teachers

NYC Chancellor's Conference Day for Professional Development at the Center for Jewish History

June 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

In person, at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 (near Union Square)

Co-sponsored by the Leo Baeck Institute for the Study of German-Jewish History and Culture (LBI), and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (YIVO)