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New York’s Holocaust Museum. Tickets on sale now to "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." at .
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Tonight at 7pm, Mary M. Lane, former chief European art reporter at & the author of "Hitler’s Last Hostages," will discuss how Hitler’s obsession with art fueled his vision of a purified Nazi state. Stream it live on the Facebook page.
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Margot Lurie Sep 11
Moved by the powerful work of , , & of in bringing white nationalist violence to trial. Watch them in conversation with last night :
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 11
In memory of those who were lost in the attacks at the World Trade Center & in honor of the first responders, the Museum invites the public to come reflect. Admission to MJH Highlights, including Andy Goldsworthy’s Garden of Stones, is free today.
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 10
This February and Bruce Sussman's "Harmony" will premiere at . Read 's write up about this extraordinary musical here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 9
Join us tomorrow as litigator , plaintiff Rev. Wispelwey, & 's discuss the lawsuit filed by those injured at the 2017 Charlottesville white nationalist rally. Watch our Facebook Livestream or register here
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 6
On 9/8 at 11am, our Young Friends & the Jewish Museum Young Patrons will host guided tours of "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." at MJH for their members. A bagel brunch & testimony from Holocaust survivor Ruth Zimble will follow. We hope to see those ages 21 - 35 there!
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 6
Art and art censorship were used to further the agenda of the Third Reich. 's book "Hitler's Last Hostages" details the fall of the "Great German Art Exhibition" & the rise of its counterpart, the "Degenerate Art Exhibition."
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 5
September is a time for new beginnings--the new school year, a new season, and a new mindset. Come reflect on this fresh start at the Garden of Stones, our growing installation ideal for contemplation.
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 4
We are delighted to share that there will be a production of 's all-Yiddish production of "Fiddler on the Roof" in Australia at in 2020:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 4
“In a world of skyrocketing rates of antisemitism, Holocaust education is critical.” - said in a statement on "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." Read the rest of the article here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 3
Clara Garbon-Radnoti, a volunteer for , has unearthed police reports, Nazi orders, & inventory documents that prove the Hungarian government confiscated artistic masterpieces belonging to Jews during WWII. Read her groundbreaking research here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Sep 2
"The world stood by while [the Holocaust] was happening and did nothing." Visitors are calling “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” moving and timely, and one puts it simply: "Just come see it." Exhibition information is available here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 30
Mr. Yasuhisa Kawamura, Japanese Ambassador to the , toured the exhibition "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." last week. He is pictured here by a section of the exhibition about Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who helped thousands of Jews flee Nazi persecution.
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 30
"Who would have thought that a program would have the ability to turn an unadventurous girl into an open-minded young adult?" - Abigail Astwood, High School Apprentice. For more about our recent group of high school interns, read their blog post:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 29
Marthe Cohn, 99, spied on Nazis during WWII at just 24 years old. Her autobiography, "Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany" details her story, which she shared last week at the . Read her story here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 29
Round out your summer travels by visiting the Gerda III at the Museum in CT. See one of the three remaining boats that was used to secretly ferry Danish Jews to safety. For more on Gerda III, click here:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 28
Else Ury wrote over 30 children's books that sold millions of copies. Her stories survived WWII. She was killed at Auschwitz:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 28
Many Ashkenazi Jews name their children after a family member who has died to keep the name alive & ensure . Why are names so meaningful? How do you think names keep heritage alive? We delve into these questions & more in the exhibition “Ordinary Treasures."
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 27
Tomorrow at our Speakers Series, Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas will share his life story. Born in The Hague, Holland in 1940, Eddy was 3 months old when the Nazis invaded. Come hear how he survived. Free admission, but advance registration recommended:
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MuseumJewishHeritage Aug 27
“It is the most powerful exhibit I have ever seen about the Holocaust." Visitors continue to praise “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." Come see it for yourself. Exhibition information can be found here:
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