Itamar Kremer  A mysterious disease erupted in the mid-14th century called the Black Death. The disease, caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria, began in Mongolia and spread quickly to China. It spread to Europe following a battle between the Mongolians and the Genovese army on the Crimean Peninsula. Dead bodies were catapulted toward Italy, in […]

“Essen with the Best: A Night to Celebrate All Things Food” – Museum of the Jewish people at Beit Hatfutsot’s Annual Gala took place the evening of December 2 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom and honored our dear friend Joan Nathan. It was an evening to remember featuring the best and the brightest in the […]

Historical research indicates that there were Jews in ancient Ethiopia, but their unknown origin and history has inspired many varying theories. The debate among researchers focuses mainly on the quality of the ethnic affiliation between those ancient Jews and the Jews who were first documented in the 9th-Century writings of Eldad HaDani and in Ethiopian […]

By: Itamar Kremer What would you say is the most Jewish food? Well, this is a tough one. For some, there is nothing on earth like grandma Genia’s Gefilte Fish, for others, it’s grandpa Ezra’s Kibbeh, yet others will swear by aunt Margalit’s Kubaneh, whereas if you ask Israeli young kids, they will probably rule […]

Itamar Kremer On February 11, 1954, IDF spokesman released a brief laconic message: “21 years old private Nathan Elbaz sacrificed his life in order to prevent a catastrophic loss of lives of his friends, while a grenade exploded. The deceased soldier has no address, and no relatives to announce his death to”. However, Nathan Elbaz […]

Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner and it’s time to send some virtual Shana Tova cards, the Jewish New Year greetings, to your loved ones, friends and family members, as it been done throughout history. We at Beit Hatfutsot have accumulated A dozen of historical greeting cards from different historical periods and all corners […]

Adi Akunis Club Med’s vacations have always appeared tailor-made for the global rich: Exotic locations in remote regions that offer an “all-inclusive holiday” in the original sense of that term. Food, recreation, sports, organized activities, rest, and good company. But long before this vacation concept was born, it was the idealistic brainchild of two Jews […]

The final event of this international Jewish heritage competition includes 200 Jewish institutions, 30 countries and more than 20,000 young participants. The 50 finalists and their families will attend the exhibition opening in memory of Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf at The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Koret international […]

For the first time in Israel: The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot is proud to present a state-of-the-art tool: The C U ROBOT. As part of the Museum’s focus on accessibility through the use of innovative technologies, Beit Hatfutsot has launched a new robot tour that was developed specifically for Beit Hatfutsot. […]

“Gibborim: Trailblazers of the Jewish People” from Beit Hatfutsot was the leading event for kids and families at the IAC Celebrate Israel Festival in Los Angeles this past Sunday, May 19. Hundreds of families jammed out to Jewish singers like Dana International and Bob Dylan, created works of art a la Marc Chagall, jumped in […]

In the coming three months, Beit Hatfutsot’s Capsule Exhibit on Vintage Jewish Fashion will be displayed in six branches of the Los Angeles Public Library; in the Jewish Libraries Association conference; and in the Jewish American University. The images in the exhibit all belong to the Oster Visual Documentation Center at Beit Hatfutsot. Curator: Yaara Litwin […]

We were delighted to host Mr. Pavan Kapoor and his wife, the ambassador of India to Israel, who participated in the symposium “Movements in the Middle East Post 1948”. In the panel “Migration and Refugees” the following scholars took part: Lyn Julius, author of the acclaimed work “Uprooted: How 3,000 years of Jewish Civilization in the […]

Sunday, March 31: Boris Maftsir’s film “The road to Babi Yar” was screened in the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot. This is the latest film in Maftsir’s documentary serial project. Before the screening, Ms. Liora Shani, Director of Conventions & Events Center, greeted the visitors, and then historian Prof. Havi Dreifuss from the Institute for […]

I.D.F. Chief of the General Staff, lieutenant general Aviv Kochavi and members of the General Staff Forum, found the time yesterday to leave their uniform at home for a few hours and enjoyed an amusing evening at Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv. They were guided by Itamar Kremer, director of the Koret International School for […]

We were delighted to have the management of Maccabi, towards a cooperation between the Maccabi movement and Beit Hatfutsot, in which groups from South American, the United States and Europe are planned to visit Beit Hatfutsot. Among the distinguished guests were Eyal Tiberger, CEO Maccabi Israel, and Carlo Tapiero, deputy director-general of education. The cooperation will […]

A Tisch Dialogue evening was held at the home of Claudia De Benedetti, the Italian representative on our International Executive Board of Governors. The guest list comprised Museum Directors, opinion makers and prominent members of the Jewish community.  The evening was chaired by Elena Loewenthal who is a well-known and highly respected figure both in […]

‘’Mother, tell me one more time/ how did we end up here Tell me of the journey in the desert/ how we left in darkest night’’ The 3rd Annual Yerusalem conference, held at Tel Aviv Cinematheque, was dedicated to Israeli Ethiopian women. Previous conferences honoured Ferede Aklum Z’’L and Baruch Tegene Z’’L whose persistence helped […]

We were delighted to host a festive cocktail party in honor of Mr. Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria, who came with his wife, the Austrian minister for digital and economic issues; Martha Schultz, vice president of the Austrian chamber of commerce; Martin Weiss, ambassador of Austria in Israel, Talya Ledor Presher; and 200 Austrian […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot hosted a magnificent celebration of Jewish humor radiating with the rich content of “Let There Be Laughter: Jewish Humor Around the World,” the blockbuster exhibition currently on display at the Museum. It was a unique event demonstrating the brand values of a renewed Beit Hatfutsot. Our vision, mission […]

In celebration of our blockbuster exhibit, “Let There Be Laughter – Jewish Humor Around the World”, honoring the contributions of Jews to the world of comedy, we at the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot unveiled a list of the 15 greatest moments in the history of Jewish comedy. Headlining the list are […]

We were proud and delighted to host Prof. Siro Polo Padolecchia at the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot. Siro Polo Padolecchia, born in Venice in an ancient noble family, is the last living descendant of Marco Polo. Former Ambassador of Italy at the  United Nations, he assisted maaplilim to arrive to Israel after […]

Assaf Gamzu The popular culture of 2018 owes so much to Stan Lee. Every couple of months a new comic movie is released by Marvel Cinematic Universe, that undisputedly has been ruling the world of cinema for a decade now. Most of the stars – Thor, The Hulk, The Black Panther, Spider-man and others – […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot had the pleasure to host today the Nobel laureate in physics, the Algeria born French-Jewish physicist, Prof. Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, who now visits Israel within a scientific conference, as the President’s guest. Tannoudji, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1997, toured the museum, accompanied by […]

In a summit held this week in Jerusalem, Irina Nevzlin, Chair of the Board of Directors of The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot, chaired a panel moderated by journalist Zvika Klein (“Makor Rishon”), titled: “Israel and the Diaspora: united we stand?” Before the panel, the audience enjoyed the video “You are part […]

This week a hundred years back, the first World War ended, in which 18 million people died, out of which 8 million were civilians. Not only was is a devastating war on its own, it also left us with some of the horrible illnesses of the 20th century: Nazism, Fascism, Bolshevism, to name a few. […]

Lunes, 22 de octubre, Centro de Convenciones, Tel Aviv La Conferencia de la GA, la Asamblea General de la JFNA (el acrónimo en inglés de la Unión de las Federaciones Judías en América del Norte), se inauguró ese día en el Centro de Convenciones en Tel Aviv. La conferencia, cuyo título fue “Israel y la […]

October 22, 2018: We were proud and delighted to have the book launch of Ambassador Alfred Moses, Co-chairman of the International Board of Governors of The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot. General (res.) Amos Yadlin, director of the Institute for National Security Studies, and Ms. Irina Nevzlin, chair of the Board of Directors […]

Monday, Oct. 22, Tel Aviv The General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America opened Monday for the first time in Tel Aviv. Irina Nevzlin, President of the Nadav Foundation and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot, delivered her speech at the opening plenary of […]

Christian Herrmann   For years, whenever I find the time, I travel through Eastern Europe, photographing the traces of Jewish life. An analogue camera for black and white films and a digital camera are always with me, and I often also travel with dear friends who share my passion. I am frequently asked why I […]

The President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament, H.E. Wolfgang Sobotka, accompanied by a high level delegation, visited The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot today.  Among the distinguished participants in the delegation were H.E Martin Weiss, Austrian Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Martin Engelberg, member of the national Council, Mr. Harald […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot was honored to take part in a unique exhibition, displayed at the Knesset: “At 70: Treasures of Museums in Israel”. This exhibition, initiated by The Association of Museums in Israel and the Knesset, featured the videos from the highly acclaimed media exhibition “Operation Moses: 30 Years […]

 When Beit Hatfutsot was first opened, in 1978, it was called The Diaspora Museum, setting as a main goal to tell the story of Jewish communities in the diaspora, thus connecting Israelis to their past. At that time, the classic Zionist view was that the difference between Israelis and their fellow Jews in the diaspora […]

El concurso  Mi Historia Familiar, en memoria de Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf , cierra el año 2018 con la participación de más de 20.000 jóvenes de todo el mundo,  de 24 países correspondientes a  190 instituciones judías. A lo largo de todo el año  los participantes de este proyecto han investigado acerca de sus raíces, historias […]

The final event of this international Jewish heritage competition includes 190 Jewish institutions, 24 countries and more than 20,000 young participants. The 58 finalists and their families attended the closing event and exhibition opening at The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv, Israel Bursts of laughter, applause of praise and […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot and The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Slovenia, attended by H.E. Ambassador Ms. Barbara Sušnik, H.E. Ambassador Ms. Charlotte Slente, and distinguished guests. The reception included: An exhibition on Jewish soldiers of the […]

We were extremely proud and honored to be hosted at the 2018 Herzliya Conference. Ms. Irina Nevzlin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot and President of the Nadav Foundation, was invited to give the keynote speech addressing the distinguished forum. Ms. Nevzlin was warmly welcomed […]

We were thrilled and honored to launch the new exhibition “Let There Be Laughter – Jewish Humor Around the World”, celebrating generations of Jewish humor, and marking 70 years of Israeli humor and satire. Many stage artists, comedians, actors, businesspersons and friends of the museum came to celebrate the opening with us, and were hosted […]

The Jewish Museum in Bologna, directed by Dr. Guido Ottolenghi, hosted a Gala evening in honor of The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot’s 40th anniversary. Mayor of Bologna, Mr. Virginio Merola, the Ambassador of Israel in Italy, Mr. Ofer Sachs, President of the Jewish Communities in Italy (UCEI), Ms. Noemi Di Segni, and Ms. […]

Comience a ejercitar sus músculos faciales para reírse, y mucho, cuando lancemos una nueva y especial exposición que investiga el humor judío. ¿Qué hace a los judíos tan graciosos? ¿Y cómo, el “Pueblo del Libro”, trajo al mundo brillantes escritores, productores y comediantes? El museo ofrece una risueña perspectiva de los orígenes del humor judío […]

By: Yair Achituv, Bar-Ilan University   The text of the Gutwirth-Zucker Haggadah, an 18th century manuscript written in Prague in 1707 and exhibited in Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv, is accompanied by drawings. Drawings in illustrated Haggadot are usually related to Passover customs and Passover-related events, the Exodus. However, there are drawings in the Gutwirth-Zucker […]

We were delighted to host a distinguished group of parliament directors from over 30 states, who came to a conference arranged by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset. The guests toured through the exhibitions and learnt about the different aspects of Jewish history and heritage. They were guided by Beit Hatfutsot C.E.O., Dan Tadmor, and guides […]

By: Assaf Gamzou Science fiction fans and cinema lovers across the world were all holding their breath in anticipation in 2017 at the release of Blade Runner 2049. In this sequence of Ridley Scott’s master piece, we are introduced to K, a replicant who hunts down other replicants and kills them. In the near future, […]

With the Winter Olympic Games commencing in South Korea it’s noteworthy to mention that one of the most successful Olympic sports for Jewish athletes has actually been the marquee event of the games – figure skating. In fact, at least 16 Jewish skaters throughout the generations have won Olympic medals – with the trend becoming ever […]

Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People mourns the passing of a lifelong friend and leader – Sam E. Bloch Z”L. Sam was one of the founders of the Museum, envisioning a central establishment bridging between Israel and global Jewish communities. Since its inception, Sam Bloch supported the Museum and established the American […]

Friends of Israel and Beit Hatfutsot gathered on January 9, 2018 for a memorable event launching the celebration of Israel’s 70th Anniversary and Beit Hatfutsot’s 40th Anniversary. The evening was held in conjunction with Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann, Beit Hatfutsot, the Mossad and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s landmark exhibition on […]

“When you ain’t got nothing, you got nothing to lose”. Two millions Dollars was the sum an anonymous businessman gladly paid  for the four pages original manuscript of the song “Like a Rolling Stone”. Indeed irony is one way to describe Bob Dylan’s career, the poet who wrote this complex beautiful poem when he was […]

The Jewish population of Europe has declined from about 10-million at the eve of World War II to about Two million today. The primary reason being the Holocaust, but immigration and assimilation in the years following the War reduced the Jewish population even further. One sign of this phenomena present itself in many former synagogues […]

The annual gala dinner, launching the celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary and Beit Hatfutsot’s 40th anniversary, was held on January 9, 2018 in New York, with distinguished guests such as Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, Honorary Chairman, Irina Nevzlin, Chair, Board of Directors, Ambassador Alfred H. Moses | Major General Eitan Ben Eliahu, Co-Chairs, International Board of Governors, Daniel S. Pincus, President, American Friends of Beit […]

Ambassador of Israel in Austria, Ms. Talya Lador-Fresher, hosted a festive reception and Hanukah candles lighting at her home with respected members of the Jewish community in Vienna, marking the 40th anniversary of Beit Hatfutsot. Ambassador Lador-Fresher pointed out the importance of Beit Hatfutsot, the unique museum telling the ongoing story of the Jewish people, emphasizing the […]

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs initiated a national day to mark and promote the relationship between Israel and global Jewish communities. Beit Hatfutsot, a leading educational and cultural institution, was invited to address members of the Knesset and present a display featuring projects from “The Jewish Lens”, one of the Museum’s leading international programs. Dozens […]

We were proud and delighted to have the former Prime Minister of Britain, special envoy of the Quartet on the Middle East and founding chair of The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Mr. Tony Blair, for a short visit at Beit Hatfutsot on Friday, December 8. Mr. Blair was hosted by Ms. Irina Nevzlin, chair of Beit Hatfutsot […]

It was a cloudy morning on April 11th 1961, when a gaunt, thin haired man in a suit and dark glasses entered the shielded glass booth at “Beit HaAm” auditorium in Jerusalem. The audience was rustling. The man sat down with a slight twitch in the corner of his lips. Television cameras focused on his […]

The origins of Sigd, the unique holiday of the Beta Israel community, are vague. One version dates back to the 6th century and the ending of the Jewish-Christian war during the reign of Gebre Mesqel, King of Eritrea and Northern Ethiopia. But the earliest mention of Sigd in writing is from the 15th century at […]

Karl Katz, who was one of Beit Hatfutsot planners, died on Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 88. We mourn the bright man, who left his mark in the Museum of the Jewish People, as well as on many other Jewish museums and institutes. May he rest in peace. Read the New York Times obituary     […]

In the years since World War II several diplomats have been honored as Righteous of the World for their effort to rescue Jews from their inevitable death and the hand of the Nazis. Visas and travel documents were the most obvious survival methods for many Jews. But the story of Japanese vice consul to Lithuania Chiune Sugihara […]

While most of us remember the 1995 murder of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish history’s earlier political assassinations may be less familiar. A politically-motivated murder in the biblical era and two during the British mandate still have consequences that are felt to this day. Gedaliah ben Ahikam Filled with massacres, rape and bloodlust, the Bible […]

There is an open debate regarding Salvador Dali’s attitude towards Jews. Due to his initial sympathy to Hitler and his decision to live in Franco’s Spain. But in 1968, Dalí published a 25 print edition, in 250 copies, paid by the Shorewood Publishing and Israel Bonds to celebrate Israel’s 20th anniversary. Works that eventually extended […]

Jewish success in the fashion industry is well documented – from generations of textile traders to modern day fashion icons like Donna Karran, Ralph Lauren and Isaac Mizrahi. But the story of Gabrielle Hanoka is somewhat different. The Parisian fashion legend out of Jewish Egypt. She was born in Alexandria and commerce was never foreign […]

By Rachel Druck Simchat Torah is a holiday that celebrates the Torah and the Jewish people’s continuous connection to it. In honor of the holiday, below is the story of over 1,000 Torah scrolls that were saved from destruction. Walking through the new Synagogue Hall at Beit Hatfutsot, it is clear that while Jews throughout the world may […]

From the Thanksgiving connection, through your psychological analysis, recycling and how all of this has to do with Iraq – Here are Five less-known facts about the third Holiday of the Jewish calendar. The Iraqi-American connection In pre-independence North American colonies Jews would follow an old Iraqi custom of preparing fashioned birds out of hollow […]

Jewish involvement in politics is well documented – and Jews have risen to the Prime-Ministerial rank in several prominent nations with significant communities.These include France, Italy, Russia, Ukraine (currently) and Hungary. But here are somewhat more surprising cases: Jews who became leaders of small nations. Some of which are very small communities.   Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics […]

The Trial of the Talmud On June 12th, 1242, dozens of wagons led by horses came across a main square in Paris, each loaded with thousands of volumes of the Babylonian Talmud. Crowds of people who already heard the rumors were filling the squares and streets, headed by an apostate Jew called Nicholas Donin, who […]

Jews have contributed to humanity in many noble ways – from science to art and culture. But with Yom Kippur upon us, and the spirit of remorse, we should also mention those who made less admirable contributions – some of the biggest Jewish criminals of all time. Arnold “The Brain” Rothstein    Arnold Rothstein, nicknamed “the […]

The High Holidays are just around the corner (Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Wednesday, September 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, September 22). Time to reflect, time to reconnect to your Jewish roots and heritage. Oh… and explore out all the funny, witty and sometimes hilarious High Holidays t-shirts from around cyberspace. […]

Antes de dirigirse al Aeropuerto de Ben Gurión, concluyendo su visita de tres días en Israel y en los territorios palestinos, tuvimos el honor de recibir en el Beit Hatfutsot al Secretario General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, el Sr. António Guterres, quien visitó las dependencias del museo y pronunció aquí el discurso […]

UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres delivered the closing Speech of his special visit to Israel at Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People.   Mr. Guterres was welcomed by Beit Hatfutsot’s board of directors chairwoman, Irina Nevzlin, CEO of the Museum of the Jewish People, Dan Tadmor, co-chair of Beit Hatfutsot’s Board of Governors, Major-General (Ret.) […]

There are not many uplifting moments in Jewish life more than the first day of school. From the Yeshiva to the Kibbutz, from the Americas to North Africa. Eastern Europe or Middle Asia, In Israel or the United States to ghettos and communities living under oppression – the child’s education is an encompassing experience of […]

In 2013 world-renowned rock star and BDS enthusiast Roger Waters managed to upset the Anti-Defamation League after a performance in which he featured Stars of David alongside dollar signs. The ADL claimed that Waters employed an ancient despicable anti-Semitic stereotype. Indeed, the display was hateful, but how ancient was its message, really? Like many anti-Semitic […]

Much has been written about Jewish history of Hollywood. But this is a bit more surprising. Jews played a major role in the early days of the equally vibrant Indian cinematic industry – Bollywood. Particularly prominent was a group of Jewish actresses who captured the imagination of Indian audiences with their charm and beauty. One […]

El Concurso Internacional “Mi Historia Familiar”, en nombre de Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf, z”l, se llevó a cabo por 22ª vez en el Beit Hatfutsot, El Museo del Pueblo Judío. Veinticinco alumnas y alumnos, tanto de Israel como del mundo entero, llegaron a la etapa final del concurso. Dos de ellos, Gabriel Yermiahu Dazli, de Jerusalén […]

Para contactos: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected] Oficina: 212.498.9300; Cell: 202.215.9260  La Fundación Taube anunció su determinación de contribuir con 5 millones de dólares para el Beit Hatfutsot – el Museo del Pueblo Judío. Esta generosa donación le permitirá al Beit Hatfutsot – el Museo del Pueblo Judío, comenzar la última etapa de […]

Unas 200 personas, entre simpatizantes, contribuyentes y visitantes, participaron el martes, 18 de julio de 2017, en el evento que organizó la Asociación de Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en Israel: una proyección especial de la película “Foto Farag”, contando con la participación del director del film, Kobi Farag, y el fundador mitológico de Foto Farag, […]

El Concurso Internacional “Mi Historia Familiar”, en nombre de Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf, z”l, se llevó a cabo por 22ª vez en el Beit Hatfutsot, El Museo del Pueblo Judío. Veinticinco alumnas y alumnos, tanto de Israel como del mundo entero, llegaron a la etapa final del concurso. Dos de ellos, Gabriel Yermiyahu Dessalenge, de Jerusalén […]

Making only one ill-fated voyage, the story of the Titanic, has captivated the imagination of the public for more than 100 years and has been the subject of numerous books and films. Following are five anecdotes regarding the Jewish angle of this famous tragedy.   1. It is no surprise to learn that there were […]

1000 children with special needs have already visited Beit Hatfutot thanks to the generation donation by the Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc, of Long Island, New York. This kind support, organized by the Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot, enables the Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood  to host the children in a fascinating seminar […]

You are Part of the Story is the central concept and one of the principle tenets of Beit Hatfutsot. This was also the raison d’etre behind the fundraising event recently held by The Israel Friends of the Museum (IFBH). Over 200 friends, including leading Israeli businessmen, attended a special screening of the documentary film “Photo Farag” […]

Jews have been involved in textile and fashion as a business for many generations. This has obviously impacted the wonderful diversity found in Jewish traditional dresses. Here is a collection of Jewish traditional dresses throughout the 20th century. 1. Tunisia, 1930 2. Romania, 1910 3. Morocco, 1944 4. Greece, 1920’s 5. Algeria, 1956 6. Serbia, […]

Dan Tadmor the CEO of  Beit Hatfutsot hosted the French Ambassador in Israel, Helene La Gal, together with Barbara Wolffer, Director of the French Institute in Israel when they visited the New Wing of the Museum. The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot and the French Embassy have a long history of fruitful […]

Always enchanting, always changing, our beloved Tel Aviv – the world’s youngest metropolitan – transforms in front of our eyes. Here are some nostalgic Tel Aviv photos from our historical database, with their 21st century matching images. 1. The Beach of Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Photo: Leni Sonnenfeld. Beit Hatfutsot, the Oster Visual Documentation Center, the Sonnenfeld Collection […]

“Well, It sounds better in Yiddish” is the old age excuse for failed humor – but what about some all-time music classics? Can they possibly sound better in Yiddish? We picked up some good examples, for you to judge!   The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night Justin Bieber – Love yourself Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah […]

-Exhibition was closed on July 1, 2018- ‘Capturing History: The Photography of Chim’ Review: The Past Made Personal / by William Meyers, The Wall Street Journal, July 17, 2017 ‘Capturing History: The Photography of Chim” is part of Magnum Photo’s 70th-anniversary celebration. In 1947, David “Chim” Seymour, Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson and George Rodger founded the […]

“Liderazgo Revolucionario: Fortaleza Personal, Tenacidad de la Comunidad”, es una conferencia anual realizada por el Fórum Jerusalén (del cual Beit Hatfutsot es miembro), destinada a destacar la vida de varios héroes de la comunidad judía etíope. A través de sus historias de vida, se expone el coraje y la determinación de sus miembros al emprender […]

El 16 de junio de 2017, se proyectó en Beit Hatfutsot la película documental “En Memoria del Dr. Melville Edelstein – la vida y la muerte de un buen hombre”, con motivo del 41° aniversario del levantamiento en Soweto, Sudáfrica, el evento culminante que indicó el comienzo del fin del régimen del Apartheid en ese […]

El Concurso Internacional del Acervo Judío: 155 instituciones; 28 países; 20.000 jóvenes judíos. Mi Historia Familiar en memoria de Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf Z”L El programa “Mi Historia Familiar”, que festeja su 22° aniversario, es un viaje pleno de diversión, significativo y muy personal. Es una jornada hacia el pasado, global y multigeneracional, que investiga el acervo […]

Concerning both Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews, at the center of major historical developments, the Jewish history of France is as diverse as the French nation. It spans from the enlightened to the cruel, from the progressive to the tragic. Here are some defining moments in French-Jewish history. Happy Bastille Day to all! 1. ‎1040-1105 – […]

Last week we were honored to host three teachers from the “Torah VeChinuch” Jewish school in the island of Djerba, Tunisia. Visits from Tunisia are quite scarce, especially since 2012, when the relationship between Israel and Tunisia deteriorated following the events of the “Arab Spring” in several countries. Sarit Hadad, Anael Hadad and Batia Ahuh […]

Contact: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected] Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 202.215.9260 Taube Philanthropies Makes $5 Million Gift to Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People Pivotal grant enables the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot to begin final phase of $100 million overhaul A $5 million gift from Taube Philanthropies […]

The Most Historical Early Synagogues in the United States The United States is by far the most important Jewish diaspora of modern times.  The great immigration from Eastern Europe in the late 19th century was in retrospect critical to the survival of the Jewish people. Nicknaming their new country “The Golden Medina”, Jews flourished in […]

On June 16, 2017, the documentary film Remembering Dr Melville Edelstein – the life & death of a Good Man was screened at Beit Hatfutsot, to mark the 41st anniversary to the uprising in Soweto, South Africa, a defining event that began the demise of the Apartheid regime in that country. Dr. Edelstein was an unsung hero […]

“Groundbreaking Leadership: Strength of Individual, Tenacity of the Community” is an annual conference, led by Forum Yerusalem (of which Beit Hatfutsot is a member), designed to commend various heroes of the Ethiopian Jewish community, exploiting their stories in order to expose the courage and determination of its members on their journey to Israel. The immigration […]

We were pleased and proud to cooperate with the Organization of Jews from Lybia in Israel, hosting a conference commemorating 50 years to the emigration of the last Jews from Lybia. Over 200 guests participated, each with their own personal, moving story. Amos Gueta shared his family story, accompanied by a fascinating presentation. His family […]

Jewish mothers may want their offsprings to be lawyers or doctors – but here are some Jews that scaled the highest pinnacles in sports. Don’t Forget to follow the Maccabiah in July 2017. Wimbledon Tennis Title Born In Bayonne, New Jersey, Dick Savitt taught himself Tennis and never took a lesson in his life. He […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutost is once again proud to be part of Museum Week – a worldwide social media project including museums, galleries and archives from around the world. Last year’s museum week generated more than 600,000 tweets that were seen nearly 300-million times. This year’s program is devoted to […]

Press coverage: ejewishphilanthropy.com i24NEWS Worldwide Jewish International Heritage Competition: 155 Institutions, 28 Countries, 20,0000 JEWISH Youths in the Annual “My Family Story” Competition in Memory of Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf My Family Story (MFS), now in its 22nd anniversary year, is a fun-filled, meaningful, personal, global and multigenerational Jewish heritage journey to the past, where the exploration of […]

We were proud and delighted to host the first screening of the film Gdanski Railway Station, in cooperation with the Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN. The film follows the attempt of Polish-Jewish immigrants to cope with the painful events of 1968 – an outbreak of an anti-Semitic wave which led to a […]

Although she tragically lived only 15 years, Anne Frank has had a profound influence on humanity. Her diaries,  with her beautiful articulation of feeling and emotions during her time in hiding, have become a symbol of Human spirit. For her 13th birthday, Anne Frank received a book she had shown her father in a shop […]

  Proyección de la película “Shalom Italia”. Cada año, en el Día de la Memoria por el Holocausto, el Beit Hatfutsot, en cooperación con el Centro Kantor, realiza un evento en honor del famoso científico fallecido, Felix Zandman, z”l (1927 – 2001). Zandman nació en Grodno, Polonia, y su adolescencia la vivió bajo la ocupación […]

Beit Hatfutsot recibió, el 3 de mayo próximo pasado, la visita de 350 miembros de la UJA (United Jewish Appeal), que llegaron al país para participar de la apertura de una exposición que se pudo levantar gracias a la colaboración entre el Beit Hatfutsot, la Federación UJA de Nueva York y la American Jewish Historical […]

“Identity issues used to be simple in the old times, but today, defining who you are became so difficult”: Irina Nevzlin, chair of Beit  Hatfutsot Board of Directors, spoke at the JPost Annual Conference 2017. Video courtesy of Jerusalem Post:

The exhibition Forever Young – Bob Dylan at 75 is on display until January 2018 Highway 76 – Dylan’s Jewish Moments Born Robert Zimmerman to a Minnesota Jewish family with routes in Russia, Lithuania and Turkey, Bob Dylan’s career epitomizes the wandering Jew. Exploring and researching spiritual directions Dylan has grown far and then close […]

“I want to be a tuneswept fiddle string that feels the master melody, and snaps…” Amedeo Modigliani, the Sephardic Jewish-Italian painter and sculptor, was born in Livorno, a port city known as refuge for those persecuted for their religion. It was home to a large Jewish community including Modigliani’s great-great-grandfather, Solomon Garsin who found refuge […]

350 UJA members visited Beit Hatfutsot on Wednesday 3.5, for the opening of an exhibition that is a collaboration between Beit Hatfutsot, UJA-Federation of New York, and the American Jewish Historical Society. The exhibit documents the Federation’s first 100 years of shaping Jewish life in America and around the world and features artifacts and photographs […]

10 Hava Nagila Choir Performances The tune for the famous “Hava Nagila” originates among Sadigur Chasidim in the Ukraine – and the unique scale can be found in Transylvanian music. It is now probably the most recognized Jewish tune throughout the world. South Korea, Busan Harmony Choir   Iran   Turkey, State Polyphonic Choir   […]

Film Screening: “Shalom Italia” Each year on Holocaust Remembrance Day Beit Hatfutsot, in cooperation with the Kantor Center holds an event in honor of the late Felix Zandman, 1927 – 2001, the bright scientist. Zandman was born in Grodno, Poland, he matured in Nazi occupied Poland and during the Second World War, when he was […]

Barbara Streisand and Golda Meir were two of the world’s most famous women in the 1970’s. As Streisand launched her block-buster career, Meir was the third woman in history to become a leader of a democratic country (and the first such leader not to be related to a previous male leader of the country). Despite […]

Got to see these! Horses, flags, fireworks and female soldiers. When Israel celebrated 12 Israel is 69 this week, proud, successful and beautiful – but  not that young! In fact more than 2/3 of the United Nations member are younger sovereign states. This is a good time to remember it’s glorious teens, with stunning photos […]

Beit Hatfutsot mourns the passing of Harvey M. Krueger Honorary Fellow of Beit Hatfutsot and Past President of the American Friends of Beit Hatfutsot, a devoted friend and benefactor of Beit Hatfutsot and an enthusiast supporter of the museum’s educational and cultural activities, especially in the field of genealogy and documenting family history. May Harvey’s memory […]

Over 800 educators, school professionals, and community leaders in Toronto came together for two days of groundbreaking professional development lead by Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. The UJA’s Israel Engagement Committee and Beit Hatfutsot’s Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies crafted this special opportunity […]

By: Yair Achituv & Rachel Druck Passover haggadahs, like the Passover seders themselves, have striven to engage readers as they recite and reenact the story of the birth of the Jewish people. While the haggadah text may remain constant, haggadah illustrations have been visual tools that have drawn in readers through the centuries. While the individual […]

While Hebrew was the language of the Bible, it has been the main spoken language by Jews only for relatively short periods. Judaism was strongly influenced by Aramaic and local dialects based on local languages have served Jews for many centuries. Here are the most common Jewish Languages:  Judeo – Aramaic Jewish Aramaic was the […]

No Passover is complete without your Seder-friendly t-shirt. Apparently, Moses told the Israelites: “Keep Calm – I’m Going to Split The Sea”. Here are some of the funniest Seder shirts we found.   Darth Seder        Looking for my other half       Matzo Pocket T-shirt        What happens at […]

We were delighted to host Mr. Jean Daniel Ruch, Ambassador of Switzerland in Israel, to a special screening of the film A Jew Must Die (Un Juif pour l’exemple), on 13.3.17. After the film a discussion was held, with the director, Jacob Berger and Prof. Dina Porat from Tel Aviv University. The film is based […]

-Exhibition was closed on July 1, 2018-   It was a great delight to hold the opening gala of the exhibition “Capturing History – the Photography of Chim” at Beit Hatfutsot (March 28 2017), with over 200 attendees, guests, curators, friends, family and photography enthusiasts, speeches, music – and the wonderful art of Chim Z”L, […]

By: Rachel Druck Shimi bar Chiyya said to Rav: “As they say, camels in Medea dance on a kav; here is a kav and here are camels and here is Medea, and they are not dancing!” While this may have had the other rabbis rolling on the floor with laughter, suffice it to say that […]

5 Jewish Comedians in America READ ALSO: Inside Out and Outside In: Jewish Humor and the Jewish People, by Rachel Druck “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul” goes an old saying- and the proud tradition of Jewish comedy in Europe continued full force in America. Here are five Jewish comedians […]

6 Things you didn’t know about Albert Einstein It’s the 138th birthday of the world’s most iconic scientific genius. Here are 6 facts about the extraordinary man that reshaped science. Einstein is also one of the most popular figures in our “Heroes” exhibition for children and families.   Einstein and the violin Einstein’s mother, Pauline, […]

Meyer Lansky – The Jewish Gangster in the “Golden Land” This is the story of a Jewish boy, Meyer Lansky, who emigrated from a small town in Poland, reinvented himself in New York’s Lower East Side, founded the National Crime Syndicate, broke some Nazi bones and aided his Jewish brothers and sisters in forging a […]

6 Jewish women who won the Nobel Prize It’s international Women’s month and let us mark it with six Jewish women who won the Nobel Prize. A true inspiration to every girl – and every parent. Beit Hatfutsot Nobel Price Website   photo: German Fuentes pavez Ada  Yonath Ada E. Yonath  is an Israeli crystallographer best known […]

El viernes 30 de diciembre de 2016, el Beit Hatfutsot organizó un panel de estudiosos sobre el tema titulado: “La Estantería Judía – El Misterio del Kadish y el Enfrentamiento Entre las Dos Versiones del Talmud”. Los libros fueron escritos por León H. Charney, z”l, y Saúl Mayzlish. El evento fue auspiciado por Tzili Charney, […]

El Museo del Pueblo Judío en el Beit Hatfutsot, en Tel Aviv, anunció la recepción de una contribución en el valor de 10 millones de dólares por parte de la Fundación Koret, con asiento en San Francisco. La contribución está destinada a la instauración de una Escuela Internacional para Estudios Judíos. Basándose en el trabajo […]

Beit Hatfutsot organizó una velada especial con motivo de la proyección del documental “Dos Tzión: El Legado Viviente de la Reina de Sabá y el Rey Salomón”. El documental, producido y dirigido por Cheryl Halpern, se centra en Tzión de Jerusalén y Tzión de Axum, Etiopía. Se refiere a la relación entre el Rey Salomón […]

5 Jewish stations in Dylan’s spiritual journey   @Regrann from @maybens – #BobDylan #ForeverYoung #bhmuseum A post shared by Museum of The Jewish People (@beithatfutsot) on Feb 27, 2017 at 3:38pm PST Bob Dylan’s spiritual identity search has taken a long journey – including a period in Christianity. But he completed is his journey as […]

Rashi: A late born son who illuminated the world Born on February 22, 977 years ago in Troyes, France. Shlomo Yitzchaki, generally known by the acronym Rashi, was a medieval French rabbi and author who lived in Worms, Germany. Acclaimed for his ability to present the basic meaning of the text in a concise and […]

Can you guess what was main occupation of Jews in Eastern Europe during the 18th and the 19th century? It was inn keeping. They used to lease inns and distilleries from non-Jewish land owners and noblemen – and with time became experts in this business. A well known Jew in the Alcoholic beverages business was […]

Decades before the Israeli air force’s reputation skyrocketed, and Moshe Hadar coined the slogan “aviation is for the very best”, causing young ambitious Israelis such as Ron Huldai, Avihu Ben-Nun, Dan Halutz and Ilan Ramon Z”L to strive for a flying career, a link between the Jews and airplanes already existed. However one name in […]

The San Francisco-based Koret Foundation has awarded the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv a $10 million grant — the largest from a U.S. philanthropic foundation in the Museum’s 40-year history. The grant will go towards establishing the Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood, which develops and offers educational programs […]

Beit Hatfutsot organized a special evening in honor of the screening of the documentary, “Two Zions: The Living Legacy of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon”.  Directed and produced by Cheryl Halpern, the documentary focuses on Zion in Jerusalem and Zion in Axum, Ethiopia.  It is revealed through the relationship of King Solomon and […]

On Friday, December 30, 2016 Beit Hatfutsot hosted a discussion among scholars titled “The Jewish Bookshelf–The Mystery of the Kaddish and the Battle of the Two Talmuds.” The books were written by Leon H. Charney Z”L and Saul Mayzlish and the event was initiated by Tzili Charney in honor of her husband Leon on the […]

by:  Rachel Druck American Jewish organizations in New York City, Falls Village, CT, and Berkeley, CA that work to promote environmental awareness and activism within a Jewish context The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year of the Trees,” places a particular emphasis on the relationship between Jews and the natural world. As the world […]

Jews and the Environment – CLICK HERE Tu Bishvat: From New Zealand to Poland Way before environmentalism, way before green politics and ecological awareness – the Jews had “Tu Bishvat” (which means the 15th of the month of Shvat). Celebration the connection between man and our planet’s flora.  You can enjoy these Tu Bishvat photos […]

Hey Mel Gibson, you may have been right! Jews have done well in Hollywood. Here are 10 of the greatest Jewish icons in the Hollywood hills – on the screen or on the set. Harrison Ford gained worldwide fame for his starring roles as Han Solo in the Star Wars film series and as the […]

Jewish Nobel Prize Winners At least 185 people of Jewish persuasion or Jewish origin have won the Nobel prize – which is more than 20% of the total amount of winners. Remarkable for an ethnic group less than 0.25% of the world’s population. Explanations of this extraordinary success are many but at least Albert Einstein […]

It is often strange to see a restaurant or a cookbook portrayed as “Jewish food”. Jewish food is as diverse as Jewish people – Indian and Moroccan spices as well as Russian or Polish influences. But Jewish food – everywhere – a labour of love. Students in cooking school, Jerusalem, Israel, 1960’s Photo: Leni Sonnenfeld […]

  Beit Hatfutsot tuvo, recientemente, el honor de ser la sede de un evento para jóvenes diplomáticos, durante el cual recibieron la visita de representantes de Australia, Canadá, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croacia, Egipto, El Salvador, la Unión Europea, Finlandia, Italia, Japón, Lituania, Jordania, Noruega, Filipinas, Polonia, Rumania, Suecia, Tailandia, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos. […]

La Municipalidad de Jerusalén ha instituido un festival anual, con el propósito de rendir honores a los nuevos inmigrantes. Este año, el Beit Hatfutsot se unió por primera vez a los festejos y tomó parte de esta importante iniciativa. Más de 1.000 personas se hicieron presentes, incluyendo a inmigrantes de países de habla inglesa, rusa, […]

  Este proyecto de David y Hadas Avate, “Sipur al Haderej”, que literalmente significa “Una Historia sobre el Camino”, es una importante iniciativa cuyo objetivo es conectar a israelíes de diversos orígenes, con la historia de la comunidad de judíos provenientes de Etiopía. Los Avates, conjuntamente con grupos e instituciones destacadas de la comunidad, organizan […]

Beit Hatfutsot recently had the honor of hosting an event for AJC’s Young Diplomats, welcoming participants from Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, El Salvador, the EU, Finland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Jordan, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Thailand, the UK and the US. Holding a variety of positions at their consulates, these […]

Jews are often associated with Hollywood pioneers, manager and producers. But here is a list – not ranking – of some of Hollywood’s most  glamorous and talented Jewish actresses: Zsa Zsa Gabor Zsa Zsa Gabor was a Hungarian-American actress and socialite. Her parents were both of Jewish ancestry. While her mother escaped Hungary during the […]

5 legendary Jewish non-Israeli military commanders Throughout history there have been many inspiring Jewish military commanders – from antiquity, through the struggle against the Nazis, pre-state Israel and the modern I.D.F. Here we meet other legendary Jewish military commanders – from several nations. John Monash – Australia General Sir John Monash GCMG, KCB, VD (27 […]

Each year the Jerusalem Municipality honors new immigrants with an annual festival. This year, for the first time, Beit Hatfutsot joined the festivities and took part in this momentous occasion. Over 1,000 participants were in attendance, including new immigrants from English, Russian, Spanish and French speaking countries. The Museum had several items on display, including […]

Story of a Journey   סיפור על הדרך The vision of David and Hadas Avate, “Sippur Al Haderech”, literally meaning a story about the journey, is a grassroots initiative that connects Israelis of various backgrounds with the story of the Ethiopian Jewish community. The Avates, together with leading community groups and institutions, organize evenings for […]

La Kehila de Madrid otorgo el Premio / Martha Mazo La Kehila de Madrid otorgo el Premio “OR JANUCA” a la Escuela Ibn Gabirol, en reconocimiento por su labor en la transmisión de valores judíos de generosidad, excelencia y compromiso, y en esa oportunidad querian hacer publico el reconocimiento al Beit Hatfutsot por la actividad […]

The World’s Most Expensive Hanukah Menorahs The Hanukkah spirit around the family Menorah is truly priceless. For something a bit more fancy you may need your credit card.  (top photo: Reddish Studio)     1.  A rare menorah from 18th-century, Ukraine Jonathan Greenstein is a prominent dealer and auctioneer specializing in Judaica . And as demand […]

Old but new – New acquisition of an 18th century Torah from Italy Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People, is proud to announce the acquisition of a unique Italian Torah set from the 18th century. The set, which includes a Torah Scroll, Torah Mantle, Silver Finials, Crown and half Crown, was in […]

El Dia Internasional del Ladino – International Ladino Day El Dia Internasional del Ladino has been celebrated since 2013 Originally Proposed on Ladinokomunita, the largest online correspondence circle in Ladino, In 2013, it was endorsed by Yitzhak Navon, the fifth president of Israel and director of the National Authority for Ladino in Jerusalem. Originally spoken in […]

Denish diplomat Lars Faaberg-Andersen, ambassador of the European Union, visited Beit Hatfutsot on Wednesday, 16.11 and was deeply impressed by the renewal plan and the exhibitions of the new wing. Ambassador Faaberg-Andersen was greeted and accompanied by Dan Tadmor, CEO of Beit Hatfutsot, and by Ms. Enia Zeevi Kupfer, director of the Israel and Europe Desks. “We […]

Leonard Cohen – His 5 Jewish Moments Leonard Cohen, The Jewish-Canadian poet-singer who died last week, was deeply influenced by his Jewish identity. Here are five beautiful Jewish moments in Cohen’s journey. 1. 1973: Leonard Cohen performed for Israeli troops during the Yom Kippur War. He said : “I’ve never disguised the fact that I’m Jewish and in any […]

An Interview with BH chair, Irina Nevzlin (jewishvoiceny.com) I was raised in a blue-collar neighborhood in Moscow. In Russia the only religion was Communism and we were forbidden to talk about our Judaism. My family suppressed our Jewish identity. In fact, I did not even know that I was Jewish… READ THE INTERVIEW – CLICK […]

Jews are often nicknamed “people of the book” – and accordingly some of the most ancient and treasured written materials in the world are Jewish. Here are some of the rarest and most important manuscripts to Judaism. 1. The Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of some 981 different texts discovered […]

Voting in the Polls, Voting in the Pews: The Prayer for the Welfare of the Government Jewish communities express their connection to their governments By Rachel Druck On November 8, 2016 citizens of the United States of America will vote for their next president, as well as for a number of local and state representatives. […]

 5 Jews that Started Other Religions Judaism is one of the world’s most ancient existing religions, but ironically also one of the world’s smallest. Reasons for this are varied and often tragic – but here is another: Jews that founded other religions! 1. Jesus The founder of Christianity was born at Yeshua in the year […]

The Jewish Community of Maui, Hawaii / Prof. Bernard Katz A retired Professor of Marketing and Advertising. Prof. Katz contributed this article to the website of Beit Hatfutsot. Mention to friends that you would like to visit the Hawaiian Islands and they will probably have the typical image in their minds: tropical breezes, palm trees, […]

Los Amigos y Colaboradores de Beit Hatfutsot, Celebran Su 38° Aniversario Proclamación del Establecimiento del Centro León H. Charny Amigos y colaboradores de Beit Hatfutsot, celebraron recientemente, en Nueva York, el evento festivo anual en conmemoración de su nuevo aniversario. Más de 250 invitados asistieron a la gala, en la cual se dieron a conocer […]

Who are the Jews? Do we have a role in the world? A new book published by Beit Hatfutsot and Kinneret Zmora-Bitan is attempting to answer seven of the most fundamental questions that almost all Jews ask themselves, both in Israel and out of Israel The book is the result of a cooperation between the […]

Friends and Supporters Celebrate Beit Hatfutsot’s 38th Anniversary – Establishment of The Leon H. Charney Center Announced Friends and supporters of Beit Hatfutsot recently held their annual anniversary celebration in New York. Over 250 guests attended the gala, where plans for the next phase of the renewal of the Museum were revealed. The crowd was abuzz […]

“No hay otro pueblo como el Pueblo Judío, que pasó de destrucción en destrucción, que el tercio de sus hijos fueron exterminados durante el Holocausto y, a pesar de ello, cuenta con una gloriosa historia que abarca miles de años. Me siento orgulloso de pertenecer al Pueblo Judío dondequiera que se encuentren, y les hago […]

Does your community have an interesting Tashlich custom? Tell us about it! [email protected] by Rachel Druck It can be difficult to find customs that contemporary Jews have in common with each other: something that any Jew, whether Ashkenazi or Sefardi, Orthodox or Reform, from a community in Australia or a community in India or community in […]

Shana Tova greeting cards are a surprisingly ancient tradition – dating back to 14th century Germany and preceding Christmas cards by nearly 500 years! They were initially the privilege of the rich, until the introduction of postal stamps and post cards in the 19th century popularized the custom. Following is a rare collection of Shana […]

Setting up a Sukkah, decorating with the four species, performing a Tashlikh (casting away sins), or fasting on Yom Kippur – Jewish high holidays ceremonies from around the world View 18 unique photos from our collections: Children holding the four species. New York, USA, Sukkot, 1950’s: Girl reading a book about Rosh Hashana, Israel, 1950’s: […]

Amy Winehouse, the Jewish-British musician accomplished a lot in her tragically short life. Including two chart topping studio albums, “Frank,” and “Back To Black,” which won five Grammy awards. They re-entered in Billboard’s Top 10 catalog shortly after her death. “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait” is an original exhibition about Amy Winehouse, curated by the […]

What’s in the name? Family names are a quite modern phenomena – becoming widespread only the recent 200 years. They were created as a means to distinguish between people in a time where communities grew and national registries were formed. With trades and location being the main source of names – but heritage rights or […]

Hundreds of Medals: A Proud Jewish Tradition Since 1896 Learn about the great athletes like Alfred Hajos, Mark Spitz, Agnes Keleti, Harry Isaacs, Dara Torres and more It has been another great Olympics for Jewish athletes worldwide. Gymnast Aly Raisman captured the hearts of millions winning gold with Team USA in gymnastics and a brilliant silver medal in […]

The “Framing the Story” series interlaces past and present, an old and ongoing story, while commemorating and reviving particular moments in time. The photographs are products of the G2G: Generation to Generation program, a nationwide initiative run collaboratively by the Ministry for Social Equality, the Ministry of Education and Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of […]

Stubborn presumptions are embedded deep in us, even if they contradict apparent facts. As professional myth smashers striving to deliver the Jewish story as accurately as possible, we hereby reveal the most ten common mistakes. Enjoy! Eve did not eat an apple according to the Hebrew text in Genesis, Eve did not eat an apple, […]

  Hands/ Hannah Lempert. The doorknob is originally from a Cincinnati, Ohio synagogue desecrated in 1968. The hands represent the vibrant spirit of today’s Jewish citizens who are free to welcome guests into their centers of prayer. “Remembering history is important to me as a Jewish teen because if the past is forgotten, history inevitably repeats itself.” Many Faces – One People/ Hadar […]

Más de 300 jóvenes adolescentes de todo el mundo, sumamente emocionados junto a  sus familiares, asistieron al evento de gala de apertura de la 21ª edición de la exposición “Mi Historia Familiar 2016”. Los concursantes hicieron gala de sus creativas y coloridas exhibiciones, que reflejaban de qué modo captaban su identidad y su acervo judío, […]

Los Amigos de Beit Hatfutsot en Israel, realizaron una proyección especial del premiado documental “Sombras en Bagdad”. Éste fue el último de una serie de eventos patrocinados por los ABHI, con el doble objetivo de aumentar la concienciación en relación al museo, así como recaudar fondos para financiar sus proyectos especiales. Dirigido por Duki Dror, […]

Acompañado por su esposa, hijos y nietos, el Presidente Reuvén (Ruvi) Rivlin visitó recientemente la nueva exposición diseñada especialmente para niños: “Héroes: los Pioneros del Pueblo Judío”, que se exhibe en la Sala de la Familia Tamar y Milton Maltz, en el Beit Hatfutsot. Irina Nevzlin, Presidenta de la Junta, junto a Dan Tadmor, Director […]

The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot recently hosted a special screening of the award-winning documentary “Shadow in Baghdad.” This was the latest in a series of events hosted by the IFBH, aimed to raise both awareness of the Museum and funds for its special projects. Directed by Duki Dror, “Shadow in Baghdad” tells the riveting […]

             The Jewish Lens @ Beit Hatfutsot, is a joint initiative of the International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies at Beit Hatfutsot and the photographer Zion Ozeri. This program aims to deepen the connection of Jewish youth worldwide, with the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish people throughout the generations. The Museum […]

Accompanied by his wife, children and grandchildren, President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin recently attended the Museum’s new children’s exhibition, “Heroes: Trailblazers of the Jewish People,” displayed in the Tamar and Milton Maltz Family Gallery at Beit Hatfutsot. Irina Nevzlin, Board Chair, together with Dan Tadmor, CEO, received the President and his family, sharing with them the […]

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Over 300 excited young teens and their families from around the world gathered for the gala opening of the 21st year of My Family Story 2016 exhibit taking pride in their colorful creative displays that exquisitely captured their personal and collective Jewish identity and heritage. My Family Story 2016 celebrations were especially festive this year when […]

Este festivo evento se celebra después de años de planificación y construcción, y marca una nueva era para el museo que ahora, más que nunca, se sitúa como el centro mundial para los judíos de todo el mundo. El Primer Ministro Netanyahu, presente en el acto de apertura, destacó el importante rol del museo, y […]

The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot recently celebrated the grand opening of its much-anticipated new wing. This festive occasion comes after years of planning, construction and collaboration and marks a new era for the Museum, which now more than ever serves as the global center for world Jewry. Prime Minister Netanyahu was […]

El Club Internacional de la Mujer (CIM) visitó recientemente el Beit Hatfutsot. Esta fue la tercera visita anual del CIM, encabezado por su Presidenta, la Sra. Catalina Cornet D´elzius, esposa del Embajador de Bélgica en Israel y por la Sra. Ivyhelen Cohen, su Agregada Cultural, visita que fue organizada por Irit Admoni Perlman, Directora de […]

Los Amigos de Beit Hatfutsot en Israel (ABHI), promueven los programas educativos, culturales y comunitarios que se llevan a cabo en Beit Hatfutsot – el Museo del Pueblo Judío. Eventos destinados a la recaudación de fondos se realizan a fin de apoyar los programas cuyo propósito es traer a los niños de las escuelas y […]

The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot (IFBH) promotes the educational, cultural and community programs at Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People. Events and fundraising efforts are made to support the cause of bringing school children and families from Israel’s peripheral areas to a meaningful visit at the Museum. To this end, Irit […]

The International Women’s Club (IWC) recently visited Beit Hatfutsot. This was the third annual visit of the IWC, led by their president Catherine Cornet D’elzius, wife of the Belgian Ambassador, and Ivyhelen Cohen, their  Cultural Coordinator, and hosted by Irit Admoni Perlman, Director of External Relations and Enia Zeevi Kupfer Director of the European Desk […]

Zuzanna Ginczanka – The lasting power of poetry Zuzanna Ginczanka was a remarkable poet who managed to produce her most impressive work under desperately difficult circumstances. Though her poetry is largely unknown, particularly among English and Hebrew-speaking audiences, it has proved to have a lasting power that even Nazi oppression, and Soviet suppression, could not crush Early […]

The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot—comprised of both members and significant supporters of the Museum —strive to form relationships and raise funds to promote the cultural, educational and communal projects of Beit Hatfutsot. To this end, the IFBH embarked on its second annual organized tour of a Jewish community, this year visiting Madrid and Toledo […]

You are cordially invited to enjoy a lovely event of Israeli fashion – and at the same time to support Beit Hatfutsot by assisting us to bring soldiers and Olim to the museum. Friday, May 6 at 11am Tickets: 200 NIS

Una misión de los Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en Israel (ABHI) – compuesta tanto por miembros del museo como por importantes contribuyentes, emprendieron un viaje para establecer relaciones y recaudar fondos con el propósito de promover los proyectos culturales, educativos y comunales del Beit Hatfutsot. Para este fin, los ABHI se embarcaron en su segundo […]

We are proud and happy to be launching the Beit Hatfutsot New Wing on May 25, 2016! Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People is a national institution since 2005. These days we are planning the construction of a new Core Exhibition, which will offer an authentic, inclusive and inspiring global Jewish experience for […]

“Operación Final: Captura y Juicio de Adolf Eichmann”: Esta importante exposición, organizada por el Beit Hatfutsot, fue inaugurada recientemente en el Museo Maltz, en Cleveland, Ohio. Sobre la base de documentos confidenciales y artefactos guardados por más de cincuenta años por el Mosad (Agencia de Inteligencia de Israel), esta exposición rebela no sólo la historia […]

“Aquí Viene la Novia: Vestidos de Bodas que Bordan una Historia Judía”, es una exposición original que presenta doce vestidos de novias de alta costura. Cada uno de estos singulares vestidos arroja un rayo de luz sobre las tradiciones y costumbres de diversas comunidades judías, incluyendo las del Yemen, Polonia, Irak, Grecia y Alemania, sólo […]

  Beit Hatfutsot tiene el orgullo de presentar una nueva exposición que muestra la elegancia, el refinamiento y, sobre todo, la armonía, que es lo más destacado en la cultura judía italiana. “El Renacimiento Ítalo Judío: La Belleza de la Judaica Italiana”, es una exposición de objetos del Museo de Arte Judío Italiano U. Nahon, […]

Beit Hatfutsot is proud to present a new exhibition that showcases the elegance, refinement, and, above all, the harmony that is a highlight of Italian Jewish culture. “Italian Jewish Renaissance: The Beauty of Italian Judaica” is an exhibition of artifacts from the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art, Jerusalem and is currently open to the […]

  The Spring Prism photo exhibition will display photos reflecting a variety of perspectives from worldwide Jewish communities, through the prism of spring and all its multi-dimensional associations. Both Israeli and worldwide Jewish communities are mutually intrigued about various aspects of each other’s lives. A range of photographs offers an opportunity for an encounter between […]

TWELVE GOWNS ONE UNIFIED THREAD “Here Comes the Bride: Wedding Gowns Embroidering a Jewish Story” is an original exhibition that showcases twelve haute couture wedding gowns. Each unique gown sheds light on the distinct traditions and customs of various Jewish communities, including those of Yemen, Poland, Iraq, Greece and Germany, to name a few. After being […]

  “Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann”: Curated by Beit Hatfutsot, this seminal exhibition recently opened at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Cleveland, Ohio. Based on confidential documents and artifacts kept  by the Mossad (Israel’s intelligence agency) for fifty years, this exhibition reveals not only history at large, but the […]

“Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann” in Cleveland – personal reflections Transforming “Operation Finale” from an Israeli exhibition that speaks to an audience who knew how to pronounce “Eichmann” and “holocaust” from the age of kindergarten, to an exhibition for American viewers who are at times less familiar with this story – […]

We were pleased to host distinguished educators and business persons from Zambia. Beit Hatfutsot CEO, Mr. Dan Tadmor, showed them the present exhibitions and revealed the renewal and development plans. Sitting (Left to Right): Honorable Michael kaingu Minister of Higher Education Dan Tadmor His Excellency The Ambassador of Zambia to Israel, Mr. Martin Mwanambale Her Excellency […]

Who was your best friend growing up? Did you attend a Jewish school or youth group? Do you celebrate the holidays the same way today as you did when you were a kid? These are some of the questions discussed by students of the Jewish Learning Center of Congregation Bet Shira in Miami with older […]

An article marking the 10th anniversary of the International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies (ISJPS): “While the whole notion of peoplehood has become so central to professional Jewish circles in recent years, it simply doesn’t resonate with the overwhelming majority of Jews from around the world” – READ FULL ARTICLE

Amigos y simpatizantes del Beit Hatfutsot – El Museo del Pueblo Judío, se reunieron recientemente en Nueva York, con motivo de la asamblea anual del museo. Cientos de invitados, incluyendo líderes tanto veteranos como jóvenes, tuvieron el placer de interiorizarse de los detalles acerca de dos importantes hitos del plan de renovación del museo, que […]

#myjudaism  grew out of a Times of Israel post by writer Sarah Tuttle-Singer #MyJudaism is a wild dance, which quickly went viral (shared 1.8k times). Beit Hatfutsot promoted the campaign along with The Times of Israel, resulting in over 28 amazingly colorful and personal stories of what being Jewish means to YOU. To participate, send in […]

Click here to read full document on Beit Hatfutsot Media Coverage 2015 (PDF)

“אצא אל השוק המפשיל שרווליים אלך מתנודד בין צבעיו הדולקים סחרחר מיינו, מראשו בשמיים מאש הקללות של מוכרות הדגים” (נתן אלתרמן) שוק דגים, שוק זהב, שוק בדים, שוק פרחים שוק בשר, השוק השחור, שוק שבועי ואפילו שוק לילי – שווקים תמיד היו חלק בלתי נפרד מחייה של העיירה היהודית הכפרית הקטנה, או של הרובע היהודי […]

Se trata de un centro mundial al servicio de las comunidades judías, proporcionando a los visitantes una comprensión más profunda sobre el significado de la identidad judía. Nuestra misión es fomentar el sentido de pertenencia, fortalecer la identidad judía y perpetuar nuestro rico acervo, a través de un programa atractivo y dinámico dirigido tanto a […]

Friends and supporters of Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish people, recently gathered in New York for the Museum’s annual celebration. Hundreds of guests including young and seasoned leaders, had the pleasure of hearing in detail about two major milestones in the Museum’s renewal project, both set to take place over the next […]

El Beit Hatfutsot tuvo el honor, recientemente, de ser invitado a la Kneset (Parlamento de Israel), a fin de presentar algunos de los módulos que serán incluidos en la próxima exposición “Operación Moises: 30 años después”. El lunes 7 de diciembre de 2015, la Comisión de Aliá y Absorción de la Kneset celebró una sesión […]

Beit Hatfutsot recently had the honor of being invited by the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) to present a preview display of the upcoming original exhibition “Operation Moses: 30 Years After”. On Monday, December 7th, 2015, the Knesset Aliyah and Absorption Committee held a unique session marking 30 years of the immigration of Ethiopian Jewry to Israel. […]

In peaceful times, in times of war and distress, in various languages and with different songs – enjoy 15 photos of Hanuka from Beit Hatfutsot photos collections.  

  Yitzhak Navon was the 5th president of the State of Israel, a politician, a diplomat, and an author.  He passed away on 6.11.16, at the age of 94. His memories were include in the 2015 “My Family Story” catalog, “Stories from Jewish Leaders. (CLICK HERE TO BUY THE CATALOG): “My mother knew how to prepare […]

Irina Nevzlin no supo que era judía hasta la edad de siete años, y aun así no estaba muy segura de ello. O sea que es realmente notable que una nativa de la ciudad de Moscú – que creció en la Unión Soviética bajo un escudo de privilegios y protección – es ahora la fuerza […]

Read the complete interview with Irina Nevzlin, published by Debra Kamin, JTA: Jewish Telegraphic Agency: http://www.jta.org/2015/11/05/arts-entertainment/meet-the-jewish-woman-whos-reinventing-the-museum-of-the-jewish-people

Una emotiva ceremonia tuvo lugar recientemente en el Beit Hatfutsot, contando con la presencia del Primer Ministro del Estado de Turingia, Alemania, el Sr. Bodo Ramelow y del alcalde de Erfurt, el Sr. Andreas Basewein, junto a la Presidenta de la Junta del Beit Hatfutsot, la Sra. Irina Nevzlin y el Director General, el Sr. […]

La Asociación de Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en Israel (ABHI), llevó a cabo recientemente un emocionante evento de recaudación de fondos, conducido por Nurit Hirsch, una reconocida compositora e intérprete israelí. La velada fue dedicada al legendario ex Intendente de Tel Aviv y Presidente del Beit Hatfutsotl, Shlomo (Chich) Lahat, z”l, quien falleció hace un […]

Special Note: On Monday, November 2 the “United Colors of Judaica” exhibition will be closed. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

  The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot (IFBH) held a moving musical fundraising event recently, led by renowned Israeli composer and performer Nurit Hirsch. The evening was dedicated to legendary former Mayor of Tel Aviv and Chair of Beit Hatfutsot, Shlomo (Chich) Lahat z”l, who passed away a year ago. In his honor IFBH established […]

A moving ceremony took place at Beit Hatfutsot last Wednesday, attended by the Premier of the State of Thuringia, Germany, Mr. Bodo Ramelow, and the Mayor of Erfurt, Mr. Andreas Basewein, along with the Chairperson of the Board of Beit Hatfutsot, Ms. Irina Nevzlin and the CEO, Mr. Dan Tadmor. One of the most amazing […]

Marking 20 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin Beit Hatfutsot is displaying an online intergenerational wall to share memories and connect generations. Where were you when you heard about the assassination? What were your feelings during that period? How did this moment leave a mark on you? Add your message to our […]

In 1998, archaeologists digging in the old Jewish quarter in Erfurt, a city in Germany, could not believe their eyes. They had uncovered, beneath a stone wall in the basement of a house from medieval times, a remarkable treasure. This spectacular hoard of jewelry, coins and silverware included 3,141 silver coins, 14 ingots of silver, […]

The Remuh synagogue – click to read more GIFTS FOR SUKKOT: A VARIETY OF POMEGRANATES BY ISRAELI ARTISTS –

Summer camps in Hungary, Canada, and the U.S.A. sent us their version of this summer’s “Hine Ma Tov” song by Doron Refaeli of the “Tararam!” group. Watch:

On any given day, The Museum of the Jewish People is alive with the sights and sounds of people encountering new aspects of the Jewish experience. These people – of all ages and backgrounds – discover and create the many different stories that constitute our collective past, present and future – our peoplehood. Whether it […]

TripAdvisor nos otorgó un Certificado de Excelencia y recomienda, una vez más, visitar el Beit Hatfutsot.

Este verano, el Grupo Tararám trajo al Beit Hatfutsot su ritmo salvaje – una mezcla de música en vivo, movimiento, danza, comedia y secuencias de percusión. Asista aquí al inolvidable video filmado recientemente en el Beit Hatfutsot. “Tararám” fue fundada hace 16 años. Combina diversos estilos de percusión, bailes y enérgicos movimientos. Los famosos versos […]

“Colores Unidos de Judaica – Las Múltiples Facetas Judías: Una Nueva Perspectiva”, es una exposición individual del artista Eliahou Eric Bokobza, exhibida actualmente en Beit Hatfutsot. La exposición invita a un debate inspirador sobre la identidad judía y sus aspectos étnicos, religiosos y culturales. La noche de apertura se llevó a cabo la semana pasada, […]

A new exhibition, “United Colors of Judaica – Eliahou Eric Bokobza – Multiple Jewish Identities: A New Perspective” is now on display at Beit Hatfutsot. This new solo exhibition by Eliahou Eric Bokobza, is an inspiring discussion of Jewish identity from the ethnic, religious and cultural aspects. Amongst the attendees at the opening night held last […]

  Join this summer’s workshop with performance artists from “Tararam!”. Come and experience body drumming and entertaining percussion instruments, where everyone creates a common rhythm especially composed by Doron Rafaeli for this summer’s event. His tune for “Heenei- Ma-Tov-Ew-Mana’im” (“Look how good and how pleasant it is for us all..”) expresses a contemporary sound that […]

We are proud to receive – again – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded to properties that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.

The 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held in Jerusalem, 6-10 July 2015. Haim Ghiuzeli, Director of Databases at Beit Hatfutsot, will lecture on “New Developments at Beit Hatfutsoth” and “Visual Documentation of Jewish Soldiers in Foreign Armies”. Conference site: http://iajgs2015.org/

La conferencia anual y la ceremonia que resumen las actividades del programa “G2G: Generation to Generation” (De Generación a Generación), se llevó a cabo recientemente en el Beit Hatfutsot – el Museo del Pueblo Judío. El lema de la conferencia fue “Las diversas facetas del programa G2G”. Cuatrocientos cincuenta grupos de escuelas de todo el […]

“Mi Historia Familiar” es uno de los programas emblemáticos más innovadores del Beit Hatfusot. Jóvenes participantes de Israel y de las comunidades judías de todo el mundo, se embarcan en un proyecto personal, significativo, experimental y multigeneracional sobre el legado judío. A través de la investigación personal y una creatividad inspiradora, los alumnos producen una […]

My Family Story is one of Beit Hatfutsot’s most innovative flagship programs. Young participants in Israel and worldwide Jewish communities, embark on a meaningful, personal, and experiential, multigenerational Jewish heritage project. Through personal research and inspiring creativity the students produce an art display illustrating their families’ roots and connection to the greater story of the […]

Throughout the Jewish world, students research and write their roots and heritage stories. This marks a milestone moment in the lives of young Jewish students in Israel and around the world when they are challenged for the first time to find their own personal and unique story that emphasizes their Jewish identity. My Family Story program, led by The International […]

Una nueva exposición “Los Colores Unidos de Judaica – Eliahu Eric Bokobza – Múltiples Identidades Judías: Una Nueva Perspectiva”, será exhibida en Beit Hatfutsot a partir del 17 de julio. Esta nueva exposición individual de Eliahu Eric Bokobza, provoca un interesante debate sobre la identidad judías, desde los aspectos étnicos, religiosos y culturales. La exposición […]

Irina Nevzlin Kogan, Presidenta de la Junta Directiva del Beit Hatfutsot, convocó la semana pasada a una fiesta íntima en Nueva York, y se refirió específicamente al tema de la exposición “Tejedores de Sueños: Desde los Sastres Judíos hasta los Diseñadores de Moda de Elite”, la cual está actualmente en exhibición en el Museo. El […]

Recepción de Gala para los Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en el Palacio Shönburg, Viena Los Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en Israel, disfrutaron recientemente del primer viaje organizado en grupo, a Viena, Austria. “Beit Hatfutsot es el centro nacional para las comunidades judías en el mundo”, dijo Irit Admoni Perlman, Directora de Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot […]

The Many Faces of the “G2G: Generation to Generation” Program 2015 The annual conference and ceremony summarizing the 2015 activities of the G2G: Generation to Generation program was recently held at Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People. It was conducted under the theme: The Many Faces of the G2G Program. 450 groups […]

Last Thursday Friends of Beit Hatfutsot Austria (chaired by Dr. Joanna Nittenberg) as well guests from Israel, the United States and Europe gathered in the stunning Palais Schönburg in Vienna for a gala evening. The event was attended by Dr. Heinz Fischer, President of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Zvi Heifetz, Israeli Ambassador to […]

Construction of the new wing, which will include the Synagogue Hall and new exhibition galleries has started. The new wing is slated to open in the Spring of 2016.  

Semana de Pesaj 5775 – El Beit Hatfutsot permanecerá abierto, con acceso gratuito, bajo los auspicios del Banco Hapoalim También este año, el Beit Hatfutsot es uno de los 40 sitios que estarán abiertos al público sin costo alguno, por gentileza del Banco Hapoalim. Aprovechen esta oportunidad especial para gozar de las exposiciones, ya que […]

This is a call for contemporary artists, to submit ideas for an interactive artistic display in the center lobby of Beit Hatfutsot-The Museum of the Jewish People. As the museum undergoes a major design and content renewal, we invite artists to create a temporary artistic concept on a large white wall that stands at the […]

Una mañana de moda y patrimonio nacional fue recientemente organizada por los Amigos en Israel del Beit Hatfutsot. Este creativo evento, dirigido al liderazgo empresarial de Israel, se caracterizó por incluir elementos de la moda, la cultura y el arte israelíes. El evento se llevó a cabo en el nuevo local de la casa de […]

This is Twitter’s Museum Week! All this week Beit Hatfutsot is participating in Museum Week 2015 as part of a worldwide Twitter campaign celebrating culture. Each day has a different theme; secrets, souvenirs, architecture, inspiration and family. Follow #museumweek to join in on the fun.

A morning of fashion and heritage was recently organized by “The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot”. This creative event, geared at leading businesswomen in Israel, was a celebration of Israeli fashion, culture and art. It was held at the new location of Israeli fashion house Maskit, originally established in 1954 by Ruth Dayan. Currently on […]

Prof. Dariusz Stola, director of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, and Ms. Lucja Koch, head of the education department, visited Beit Hatfutsot on Sunday, 15.3. They were hosted by chief curator Dr. Orit Shaham Gover, who introduced to them the plans for the new Core Exhibition, and visited Beit Hatfutsot exhibitions.  

It is with deep regret that Beit Hatfutsot mourns the passing of Erna De-Shalit, a true and dedicated friend of the museum, and sends condolences to all the family. The generous donation that Erna De-Shalit and family granted to Beit Hatfutsot enabled the upgrade and enrichment of the museum’s database of Jewish Family Names, which […]

“Israelis and Jewish Peoplehood” was the topic of the conference that drew 250 people to Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People to discuss the theory and the practice of Jewish Peoplehood in the context of Israeli society. The conference was organized by the “International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies at Beit Hatfutsot” […]

In an emotional ceremony held at Beit Hatfutsot on February 10th, 2015, the Leslau family tree was added to Beit Hatfutsot’s database. Attending the ceremony were the siblings of the Leslau family: Etty, Yitzhak, Chana and Ziporah, as well as Beit Hatfutsot’s CEO Dan Tadmor, Director of Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot, Irit Admoni Perlman […]

Mrs. Petra Pau, Vice President of the Bundestag, Germany, accepted the invitation of Enia Zeevi Kupfer, Director of the European Desk of Beit Hatfutsot to visit the Museum on their next visit to Israel. Mrs. Pau, joined by her Parliamentarian aides, arrived on February 17th, and received a firsthand explanation by Beit Hatfutsot CEO, Dan […]

Un nuevo y emocionante espíritu se vio muy bien reflejado a través de los recientes acontecimientos llevados a cabo en Beit Hatfutsot. Un concierto excepcional se realizó conjuntamente con la celebrada exposición “Amy Winehouse: Un Retrato Familiar”. Mijal Shapira interpretó la música de Amy Winehouse, durante un homenaje especial a la estrella internacional de rock, […]

Una asombrosa velada de música y moda de vanguardia, fue el resultado ejemplar de más de un exitoso evento planificado por y orientado hacia jóvenes adultos de distintas latitudes que visitan el museo. Vlada Poltoratska de Ucrania e Iva Balavajderova de la República Checa, ambas estudiantes de la Escuela Internacional de Estudios del Pueblo Judío […]

¡Encontrar el camino dentro de Beit Hatfutsot se ha hecho aún más fácil! Hace unos meses atrás, Beit Hatfutsot fue elegido por Google para participar de un proyecto piloto de un nuevo servicio ofrecido por Google Maps, conocido como Navegación Interior. Se seleccionó a un número limitado de importantes museos internacionales para este proyecto piloto, […]

30 mujeres, miembros del Club Internacional de Mujeres (IWC, sus siglas en inglés), visitaron recientemente el Beit Hatfutsot. En el club participan las esposas de los diplomáticos acreditados en Israel y de los Directores Generales de empresas extranjeras, así como las esposas de diplomáticos israelíes en el exterior y mujeres líderes en diversos campos de […]

This upcoming PURIM, do not forget to upload your funny costumes photos onto our Purim site: http://purim.bh.org.il/

A stunning avant-garde night of music and fashion, Drum ‘n Dress, is yet another example of highly successful event planned by and geared for the international young adults visitors to the Museum. Vlada Poltoratska from the Ukraine and Iva Balavajderova from the Czech Republic, both ISJPS (International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies) interns, had every […]

Thirty members of the International Women’s Club (IWC) recently visited Beit Hatfutsot. Members include spouses of diplomats serving in Israel, of CEO’s of foreign companies, of Israeli diplomats serving overseas, and leading women in society. The head of the forum is Ms. Yvette Trubowitch. Among the guests was Cathrine d’Elzius Cornet, wife of the Belgium […]

Fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who designed the “wings gown” especially for the “Dream Weavers” exhibition at Beit Hatfutsit, visited the museum. “I made a gown for the wedding day, which carries such a deep symbolic meaning for the Jewish bride.

El Beit Hatfutsot está llevando a cabo un amplio programa de renovación, que culminará con la apertura del Salón de Sinagogas en 2015 y el Nuevo Museo en 2017. El programa de renovación refleja los cambios esenciales en la cultura y la sociedad judía e israelí, así como los avances en la tecnología de museo […]

Beit Hatfutsot, el Museo del Pueblo Judío, este año cumple el Vigésimo periodo consecutivo de la realización del Concurso Internacional “Mi Historia Familiar”. en homenaje a D. Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf , en el cual intervienen jóvenes de todo el mundo judío: Estados Unidos de América, América Latina, Rusia,  todos los países eslavos, Australia, Europa e Israel. […]

Michal Shapira and “The Gentlemen” – a tribute to Amy Winehouse (Wednesday, 24.12) Photos: Efi Yosefi

  Beit Hatfutsot – Porque Tú Eres Parte de la Historia Beit Hatfutsot es más que un museo. Es el centro mundial para las comunidades judías, proporcionando a los visitantes un profundo conocimiento y comprensión sobre el Pueblo Judío. Nuestra misión es promover el sentido de pertenencia, fortalecer la identidad judía y perpetuar nuestro rico […]

De sastres a héroes culturales – la contribución de diseñadores judíos al mundo de la moda. Por primera vez en Israel, se presenta una colección central de vestidos, joyas y accesorios, realizados por un grupo internacional de ensueño, compuesto por 19 diseñadores de moda: Ralph Lauren | Donna Karan | Alber Elbaz | Sonia Rykiel Michael […]

Walking into the opening of the latest new exhibition, “Dream Weavers: From Jewish Tailors to Top Fashion Designers”, one might have mistaken this event at Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv, for Paris, Milan, New York or any other international fashion hub across the globe. Some of the guests may have initially appeared to be “competing” […]

Al entrar al acto de apertura de la última nueva exposición, “Tejedores de Sueños: De Sastres Judíos a los Diseñadores de Moda de Elite”, uno podría confundirse y pensar que este evento se está realizando en París, Milán, Nueva York o en cualquier otro centro de la moda internacional, y no en el Beit Hatfutsot […]

Mr. Shmuel Gani dedicated himself to building the family trees of the Jewish families of Zakynthos (Zante), Greece. There were less than 300 Jews on this island before the start of WW2. The Jews of Zakynthos were protected by the local Greek authorities and escaped deportation and murder by the Germans. The family trees built […]

La exposición, realizada en colaboración con el Museo Judío de Londres, representa la historia de Amy, desde su infancia hasta su muerte, centrándose en sus raíces judías. La vida de la cantante se despliega a través de sus objetos personales, su colección de discos y álbumes de fotos familiares. El evento fue organizado por Reuven […]

On 19-20 October Beit Hatfutsot hosted the 2014 Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors. The Annual Meeting included workshops, lectures and festive events, including a panel with Amb. Dennis Ross and Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror about strategic challenges facing the Jewish People, a benefit at the Amy Winehouse – A Family Portrait exhibition hosted […]

Starting November 19, visiting hours will be temporarily expanded: Sunday-Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

The Israel Friends of Beit Hatfutsot had the privilege to hold the opening night of the exhibition “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait”, which was held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the International Board of Governors of Beit Hatfutsot. The event was hosted by Reuven Adler, the chairman of the Israel Friends of Beit […]

La Sra. Kuky Grosskopf y sus hijas estuvieron presentes en el auditorio de AMIA, en Buenos Aires, donde se llevo a cabo la ceremonia de entrega de certificados, de todos los alumnos de Argentina que participaron en el Proyecto “MI HISTORIA FAMILIAR“, en memoria de Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf. El Acto estuvo  muy emotivo e interesante […]

Radio Sefarad.com conversó con Beit Hatfutsot acerca del ciclo de conferencias sobre la temática sefaradí y sobre las novedades y cambios que atraviesa el museo

El reconocido boletín de noticias del mundo sefaradí: eSefarad, se interesó en nuestra serie ” Los Sefaradíes”  

Los Amigos del Beit Hatfutsot en Israel, realizarán un evento de beneficencia por ocasión de la apertura de la nueva exposición en Beit Hatfutsot: “Amy Winehouse – Un Retrato Familiar” – dedicada a la fallecida cantante Amy Winehouse, z”l. El evento de apertura de la exposición se realizará conjuntamente con la Junta Internacional de Gobernadores […]

Exposición en colaboración con el Museo Judío de Londres Curadora Principal: Dra. Orit Shacham Guber | Curadores de la exposición: Alex Winehouse y Elizabet Shilbi del Museo Judío de Londres | Curador en Israel: Asaf Galai Apertura: 7 de octubre de 2014 EVENTO FESTIVO DE MÚSICA Y MODAS: 19 DE OCTUBRE – DETALLES   La […]

  El Beit Hatfutsot llevó a cabo una velada festiva por ocasión de la inclusión de un nuevo modelo de sinagoga a su admirada y singular colección, el Templo Turner de Viena. El Templo Turner fue inaugurado en Viena en 1871, por la congregación Sechshaus; fue un símbolo de autonomía de la comunidad y sirvió […]

Cuando se piensa en el Museo de la Diáspora en Tel Aviv, nadie se imagina a alguien como Amy Winehouse y sin embargo, el mes próximo se inaugurará en el Museo, la exposición “Amy Winehouse, retrato familiar”. La exposición, exhibida por el Museo Judío en Londres, se centra en la vida de la cantante británica […]

  New Synagogue Model introduced to Beit Hatfutsot’s worldly collection Beit Hatfutsot held a festive evening on the occasion of the addition of the new synagogue model, the Turner Temple of Vienna, to its admired and unique collection. Turner Temple was inaugurated in Vienna in 1871 by the Sechshaus congregation; it was a symbol of […]

The complex story of Jews worldwide is the focus at Beit Hafutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People, which is undergoing a major renewal project at its Tel Aviv campus. By the end of 2014, Jews everywhere will be able to explore their genealogical and communal roots through BH’s online database — one way […]

On any given day, The Museum of the Jewish People is alive with the sights and sounds of people encountering new aspects of the Jewish experience. These people – of all ages and backgrounds – discover and create the many different stories that constitute our collective past, present and future – our peoplehood. Whether it […]

Hundreds of kids and their families, representing dozens of countries, packed the museum to participate in a fun-filled, multi-cultural encounter that celebrated this year’s My Family Story competition and exhibit opening. My Family Story developed by the International School for Jewish People Studies at Beit Hatfutsot (ISJPS), enables each student and family to value the […]

Barbra Streisand and her husband James Brolin paid a private visit to Beit Hatfutsot yesterday (19/6/13) and were welcomed by Irina Nevzlin Kogan (Chair of the Board of Directors) and Dan Tadmor (CEO).