We are continuing to upgrade our systems in the Lillian Goldman Reading Room. During this time, the library catalog may not be accessible. Also, paging will be limited, and some materials may not be available. We are working hard to ensure that all services will soon be available again. Please contact inquiries@cjh.org before your visit and if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience.

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.