Please note that our onsite museum gallery is currently open to visitors by appointment only
Surviving Humanity (Reframing America) Seminar Series
Free Virtual Seminar, RSVP Required
The Surviving Humanity (Reframing America) Seminar Series features Survivors of terrorism, acts against humanity, and other forms of genocide. Please join us on August 20 for “The Meaning of Matthew: My Son’s Murder in Laramie” with Dennis and Judy Shepard.
WE REMEMBER: THE RIGHTEOUS
New Online Exhibit Coming Soon
WE REMEMBER: THE RIGHTEOUS is an exhibit using local as well as world-wide Righteous Among Nations, we will learn about the Holocaust through the stories and actions of these “heroes” and be able to apply these lessons to their lives today.
Making an Emotional Connection to the Holocaust
Free Virtual Seminar, RSVP Required
AZJHS is honored to present conversations led by Holocaust Survivors, Liberators, World War II Veterans, and many influential individuals with experience and knowledge of the Holocaust. Please join us on August 13, 2021 for “Marisa’s Courage” with Margherita Fray.
Surviving Humanity (Reframing America) Seminar Series
Free Virtual Seminar, RSVP Required
The Surviving Humanity (Reframing America) Seminar Series features Survivors of terrorism, acts against humanity, and other forms of genocide. Please join us on Sept. 10th for “I’m Not Leaving” with Rwandan geocide Upstander, Carl Wilkens.
Book Discussion Group
Free Online Discussion, RSVP Required
Every month, AZJHS invites the public to attend a Book Discussion Group. Participants are strongly encouraged to read the books prior to the discussion. Please join us on September 9, 2021 at 2PM for Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth”.
AZJHS Summer Musical Series
LIVE, In-Person Performance
Arizona Jewish Historical Society Summer Music Series 2021- We are proud to present “Jazz Con Alma featuring vocals by Todd Herzog” a LIVE PERFORMANCE, exclusively for the AZJHS audience and accessible by this invitation only.
GET INVOLVED WITH AZJHS
Learn how you can help support the preservation, collection and exhibition of materials relevant to the Jewish community in Arizona and the Southwest.
Venue & Rentals
Our Phoenix historical venue can be used for all types of functions including weddings, corporate receptions, fundraisers, meetings, social events, and more. All set-ups are customized to meet the needs of your group.
We welcome people of all faiths!
OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Our new Center will incorporate the existing Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center facility including the 230-seat auditorium, classroom space and gallery and 13,000 square feet of new space including a welcoming, open lobby that will join the two buildings, a roof-top event space, AZJHS administrative offices and two additional galleries. The new building will feature the latest techniques in museum design including interactive displays, resulting in a powerful and informative educational experience.
Events & Programs
From workshops, seminars, book discussions, documentary film screenings, exhibits, musical concerts, and galas, Arizona Jewish Historical Society offers the community this and much more.
People of all faiths are invited to share in the richness of our local history and the excitement of our many events.
