Arizona Jewish Historical Society — Arizona Jewish Historical Society

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Mission:

The Arizona Jewish Historical Society preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educates the public about the Jewish historical experience including the Holocaust, and promotes awareness of our state’s diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming.

Vision Statement:

Inspiring visitors to learn from history, to become upstanders, and to work toward a world without hatred and bigotry.

Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS)

The society owns and operates the Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, a historic synagogue and church that now serves the community as a museum, cultural center, and charming event venue.

AZJHS provides the following to our community:

Museum Exhibitions on Jewish History and Art
Forums and Educational Events with a Jewish Flavor
Genealogy Programs at locations throughout the Valley
Documentary Films and Book Discussions

Additionally AZJHS:

Sponsors a unique community archive, with over 50,000 photographs, documents and artifacts pertaining to Jewish history in Arizona and the Southwest
Recorded over 300 oral and video histories of local residents
Offers guest speakers to local organizations and events
Promotes a positive vision of Jewish identity through history education
Offers a memorable rental event venue available for all types of functions, including weddings, B'nai Mitzvahs, corporate receptions, fundraisers, meetings, social events, and more

AZJHS has restored Phoenix's original synagogue building into a Phoenix Point of Pride museum, cultural center, and event venue open to people of all faiths. The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

We appreciate your support!

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“Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust”

New original exhibit depicting the stories of survivors through compelling stories of survival, immersive holographic and virtual reality technologies, historical objects, artifacts, and artwork by Robert Sutz.

The current exhibit, Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust, in the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center historic gallery, is currently open by appointment only.

To schedule a visit or tour please contact Gallery Manager, Mary Ellen Page at mpage@azjhs.org or call 602.241.7870 to schedule a visit or tour.

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ADDRESS:

122 E. Culver Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1720

We are located right next to Burton Barr Phoenix Public Library. To find us, take 2nd Street south from McDowell.

DONATE

AZJHS is deeply grateful to all our donors and sponsors for their generous support and gifts throughout the year. Because of you, we are able to continue providing to the public at no cost our many programs, events and exhibits.