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
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.
Our Community Partners
We are grateful to collaborate with local businesses who value history, culture, and community. These partners are pleased to offer special benefits exclusively to Center for Jewish History members.
Present your CJH membership card at participating locations to receive the offers listed below.
Please support the businesses who support the Center for Jewish History!
Community Partners
B&H Dairy
127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
CJH members at the Cultural Steward level and up receive 10% off at this iconic kosher dairy restaurant.
Show your CJH membership card to receive the discount.
Metropolis Parking
127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 and 20 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
All CJH members enjoy a special parking rate of $25 for up to 8 hours at the Metropolis East 16th Street & 13th Street location.
Show your CJH membership card to the parking attendant for the special rate.
More Community Partners Coming Soon
We are actively building new partnerships to bring even more value to CJH membership. Check back soon as additional community partners and exclusive offers are added.
Interested in becoming a CJH Community Partner?
Please contact membership@cjh.org to learn more.
