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Tue-Fri: By appointment only

Free Exhibit Spaces
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Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11am – 5pm

Ruth's Bookstore
Mon – Wed: 9:30am – 4:30pm
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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.

Visionary Founder and Chair Emeritus, Bruce Slovin, z"l

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Visionary Founder and Chair Emeritus, Bruce Slovin. His passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication made the Center for Jewish History a reality by uniting five renowned institutions under one roof to preserve and share the Jewish historical record with the world. We are honored to carry forward his legacy and mission. May his memory be a blessing, z"l.

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