ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

The exhibit is currently open to the public as follows:

Schools: Docent-guided tours Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM by appointment only. Schools pay no charge. Private groups: Docent-guided tours Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM by appointment only. $20/adult, minimum 10 adults (or equivalent donation). This charge goes mostly to security costs for guests during the tour. Individuals and small groups: Self-guided visits Wednesdays from 11AM-3PM (A Greeter will be present to answer any questions). Adult admission is $10; children are free. Reservations are encouraged to avoid a potential wait.

To schedule a visit or tour please email us at Tours@azjhs.org or call 602.241.7870.



Gallery Exhibit
LIVE, IN-PERSON EXHIBIT

Our exhibit, “Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust”depicts the stories of survivors through compelling stories of survival, immersive holographic and virtual reality technologies, historical objects, artifacts, and artwork by Robert Sutz. We hope you will join us for a tour.

Arts & Artifacts
LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT, RSVP Required

Visit our gallery exhibit Stories of Survival, An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust. View unique treasures from our archives or enjoy a cultural program rarely on display that offer fresh insights into World War II and the Holocaust. Join us on our first presnetation on November 10, 2024 at 11AM.

AZJHS Music Series
LIVE, IN-PERSON Musical Concert

AZJHS sponsors a variety of live musical concerts and other performance events. People of all faiths are invited to attend. We hope you will join us on Sunday, December 15th at 2pm for “ From the Shtetl to the Bandstand: Paradise Valley Community College Klezmer Ensemble in Concert”.

 

Book Discussion Group
Free Book Discussion, RSVP Required

AZJHS invites the public to attend a Book Discussion Group. Please join us on November 14, 2024 for “Yitzhak’s Escape: The Jewish Flight to Uzbekistan” by Sandor Lubisch. June 21, 1941 – Adolph Hitler breaks the non-aggression pact with Joseph Stalin and orders the German Army to invade Soviet-controlled Eastern Poland with lightning speed. Teenager Yitzhak Barkan, his family, relatives, and thousands of Jews are affected by this sudden German invasion. They have to make an immediate decision to either remain in their small eastern Polish town and face the Nazis, or flee by joining the Soviet evacuation to the Central Asian territory of Uzbekistan.

 

Monthly Documentary Film Series
Virtual Screening, RSVP Required

From September to June, AZJHS makes available to the public free in-person and/or online documentaries. History enthusiast Randy Schoenberg and his reluctant son embark on a transformative journey across Europe and through the centuries to reclaim 500 years of their family story, encountering kings, mystics, and a false messiah along the way. As they navigate Europe’s tumultuous past, ‘Fioretta’ becomes a visually captivating exploration that not only reunites the shards… Please join us in November for the film screening of “Fioretta”.

 

Making an Emotional Connection to the Holocaust
Virtual Pre-Recorded Seminar, RSVP Required

AZJHS is honored to present workshops and 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 November 8, 2024 at 10AM (MST) for “Hitler didn’t win; I WON!” with featured guest: Holocaust Survivor Clara Grossman.

 

OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The new center, when completed, will act as an anchor and centerpiece of a unique downtown arts and culture district, will contribute to the positive economic growth of the city and most importantly, will be a critical educational and cultural resource for students, teachers, adults and the community at large. Our goal is to raise the funds needed to renovate and expand the existing CutlerPlotkin Jewish Heritage Center to include a new 17,000 square foot building featuring a state-of-the-art Holocaust education center, additional exhibition galleries, classrooms and event space, administrative offices and an expanded area for archives and storage.

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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!

 
 

SUPPORTING AZJHS

Learn how you can help support the preservation, collection and exhibition of materials relevant to the Jewish community in Arizona and the Southwest.

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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.


Archived Seminars

If you missed one of our seminars and would like to watch the archived presentation, please click on one of the links below and scroll to the bottom of the page to view all the available archived seminars.

 
 

AZJHS 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.

AZJHS VISION STATEMENT:

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