YIVO at 100: Hail to the Zamlers: YIVO’s Collections at 100

Built by the people, for the people, YIVO’s remarkable archive stands as a testament to generations of volunteers, scholars, and everyday Jews who worked to preserve the 1,000-year-old culture of Ashkenazi Jewry. This expansive exhibition honors the zamlers (Yiddish for collectors) who gathered the books, documents, art, and ephemera that now form YIVO’s extraordinary holdings. Featuring over seventy artifacts across six thematic sections, visitors will journey through the evolution of Yiddish literature, the performing and visual arts, immigration, the Jewish labor movement, and the inspiring story of YIVO itself.

Exhibit Closed

This exhibit closed on
Tuesday, September 30, 2025