Chasing history: the allure of the object

By Dong Eun Kim, Head Conservator

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What is it that attracts us to certain objects? What makes
one artifact more compelling than another? These answers can often be obvious,
but occasionally an object can take us on a winding journey before it reveals
the secret to its appeal. This was our experience with the Leo Baeck
Institute’s Metz…

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Free Events for Genealogists of All Levels

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The Center for Jewish History invites people of all backgrounds to explore their roots at the landmark Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute.

Participants will explore the world of family history
research with the guidance of expert genealogists, become familiar with local
and online resources, and learn how to present and share their family history. The…

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A Night at the Ballpark

By James Benjamin Nadel, Communications Outreach Associate

The Chicago Cubs took center stage in the world
of baseball, winning their first World Series Championship in 108 years. But
the Cubs are not the only baseball team that has recently achieved a first.
Late last month, on a Sunday night at MCU Park in Brooklyn, where the
luminescent rides of…

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Get Out the Vote: Jewish History and Past Elections in the Great Treasures in the Great Hall Case

By James Benjamin Nadel, Communications Outreach Associate

As the
nation prepares to head to the polls this November 8th, the American Jewish Historical Society and the Yeshiva
University Museum have developed a display of their materials that demonstrate
Jewish involvement in political elections of the past. The items included,
which span across nearly a century of American history,…

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