MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuries—before, during, and after the Holocaust. Multiple perspectives on modern Jewish history, life, and culture are presented in the Museum’s unique Core Exhibition and award-winning special exhibitions. Acclaimed public programs, including discussions, films, plays, and concerts, highlight the richness of Jewish culture and ideas. The Museum’s mission extends across the country and the world with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) and initiatives with affiliate organizations: the Auschwitz Jewish Center and JewishGen.
About This Cause
Since the Museum first opened its doors in 1997, visitors of all ages and backgrounds have gained a vital perspective on 20th and 21st century Jewish history and heritage. Now in its second decade, the Museum has welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors from all over the world who come away with a message of memory and hope that is of universal significance. Called “one of the most moving cultural experiences in the city” by Time Out, this Museum is one of New York City’s most impressive destinations. Core Exhibition The Core Exhibition differs from other institutions of memory by telling the story of the Holocaust from the perspective of those who experienced it. Using first-person histories and personal objects, the Museum explains the essence and beauty of Jewish life and serves as a repository for the memories of Holocaust survivors, whose stories will live on long after they are gone and will continue to teach future generations. The Core Exhibition is organized around three themes: Jewish Life a Century Ago, The War Against the Jews, and Jewish Renewal each told on a separate floor. Many objects from the Museum’s collection are available online in a searchable database. The Core Exhibition is housed in the Museum’s original structure, which features a remarkable six-sided building —symbolic of the six points of the Star of David and the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Special Exhibitions Special Exhibitions in the Robert M. Morgenthau Wing allow the Museum to complement and expand upon the themes presented in the Core Exhibition. Topics have ranged from Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, to the experience of European Jews finding refuge and teaching in the Jim Crow south, to a lighthearted look at the game of mah jongg in Jewish American life. Permanent Installations The Pickman Keeping History Center features the award-winning installations Voices of Liberty and Timekeeper, which use new technologies to link the past with the present. Andy Goldsworthy’s memorial Garden of Stones represents the fragility and tenacity of life, and is his only permanent installation in New York City. Artist James Carpenter’s Reflection Passage provides a contemplative space that captures New York Harbor’s ephemeral qualities of light and water. Performance Space Edmond J. Safra Hall is an intimate 375-seat state-of-the-art theater that hosts a range of acclaimed films, lectures, readings, plays, and concerts highlighting the richness of Jewish culture and ideas. The Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, a testament to the endurance of a people, teaches essential and unforgettable lessons about the dangers of intolerance. As a living memorial, the Museum honors the indomitable spirit of Holocaust survivors and the memory of the six million Jews who perished. Their stories have an undeniable impact on every visitor. We remember and pass on their legacy through exhibitions, educational programs, public programs, and commemorative events.