The first solo U.S. museum exhibition dedicated to the work of interdisciplinary artist Ilit Azoulay. Mere Things includes selections of work by Azoulay (Israeli, b. 1972; lives and works in Berlin) from 2010 to the present, featuring large scale…

Engaging with History: Works from the Collection features a selection of objects, including painting, sculpture, photography, and ceremonial art from the Jewish Museum’s collection of over 30,000 works. The Museum’s dynamic holdings…

Beginning this spring—and in the aftermath of October 7, 2023, and all that followed—the Jewish Museum introduced a new series of talks featuring James S. Snyder, Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, in conversation with artists, authors,…

Just wrapping up at this year’s Biennale in Venice, where the Israel Pavilion has done all of us proud. Ruth Patir, this year’s artist, together with curators Mira Lapidot and Tamar Margalit, made a moving decision to take ownership…

The Jewish Museum invites middle and high school students to enter the Teen Photo Contest. Inspired by the Jewish Museum’s collection of nearly 30,000 works of art and objects spanning 4,000 years of history, students may submit original…

In this year-long internship for students entering grades 9 – 12, teens work with Jewish Museum educators to facilitate programs and special projects while exploring art and culture through the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.…

Teen Programs High School Video Workshop Dates: February 20, 21, 22, and 23 1 – 5 pm EST Students in grades 9 – 12 are invited to register for the High School Video Workshop. This free, hands-on vacation-week program will…

Apply for Summer Institute 2024 Intern with us this summer! The Jewish Museum invites candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the Summer Institute, a paid nine-week internship for current or recently graduated university students. The…

Teen Intern Program In this year-long internship for students entering grades 9 – 12, teens work with Jewish Museum educators to facilitate programs and special projects while exploring art and culture through the Museum’s collection…

Dear Friends, As we write this message, we are pleased to share that, for the third consecutive year, a Hanukkah lamp from the collection of the Jewish Museum is on display in the White House – a timely metaphor for the expression of hope…

October and November Highlights Opening Soon Experience two remarkable exhibitions opening this fall at the Jewish Museum. Starting October 13, explore Mood of the Moment: Gaby Aghion and the House of Chloé, which honors the visionary…

Join the Jewish Museum in celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on September 15. Learn more about the holiday with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects and dive deeper into the story and traditions of Rosh…

The Sassoons in their Indian Context: Synagogues, Commerce, and Politics Watch a lecture by Professor Shalva Weil, Senior Researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which focuses on the Sassoon dynasty in India from 1832 to 1947, including…

Jewish Museum May and June Highlights ART IN CONTEXT Unexpected Perspectives: Modigliani and Chagall Tuesdays, May 30 & June 6 6 – 7 pm EDT Zoom, Virtual Program In this two-part virtual art history course, explore the lesser-known…

Happy Passover from the Jewish Museum OBJECT LESSON The Miriam Cup In this new Object Lesson, listen to architect and designer Amy Klein Reichert and Associate Curator Rebecca Shaykin explore the significance of adding the Miriam Cup to the Passover…

Season Highlights This spring at the Jewish Museum, see two exciting special exhibitions, both open in March. Now on view, The Sassoons exhibition reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family through over 120 works collected over…

The Sassoons reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family, following four generations from Iraq to India, China, and England through a rich selection of works collected by family members over time. Guided group tours are available…

After “The Wild”: Contemporary Art from The Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Collection highlights works by 47 intergenerational and internationally-based artists made between 1963 and 2022. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) is among the…

JEWISH WRITERS IN CONVERSATION Escaping the Holocaust Wednesday, February 15 7 – 8 pm EST Zoom, Virtual Program Join the Jewish Museum this season for a series of virtual and in-person discussions co-presented with Jewish Book Council…

Teen Photo Contest City Stories The Jewish Museum invites middle and high school students to enter the Teen Photo Contest before the deadline on November 23. Winning photographs will be featured on the Jewish Museum's website and social…