The American Jewish Historical Society and other Center for Jewish History partners have created a shared, integrated online catalog. For more information about using this resource, please click here.


An extraordinary collection of portraits of American Jews, painted before 1865. Presented through the generosity of Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr.

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The annual Hanukkah concert featured Tony-nominated actress, singer and director Eleanor Reissa and Isaiah Sheffer, master storyteller and host of NPR's selected shorts.

On December 10, 2008, AJHS presented the Kenneth J. Bialkin / Citigroup Public Service Award to Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld for her work defending the First Amendment rights of American authors. Click here to read her acceptance speech.


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