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This #JAHM we honor Alexander Selinger and his wife, Marianne. Alexander opened CafĂ© Eclair in 1939, which became a haven for refugees from Nazi Europe. From Leo Baeck Institute â New York | Berlin is a photo of Jackie Kennedy & Sen. Pat Moynihan with a cake from CafĂ© Eclair.



Center for Jewish History Among those who participated in the symposium were David Wolpe, Deborah E. Lipstadt, Leon Wieseltier and Bill Ackman. Haley Cohen reports: jewishinsider.com/2025/05/centerâŠ



Thank you to Simon Schama, Tina Brown, and everyone who joined us for a powerful evening. Schamaâs courageous exploration of Holocaust history reminds us that remembrance is an urgent act. We are grateful for his voice, and for yours. #NeverForget




LIVE: Join me, Reverend Al Sharpton, and multifaith leaders as we come together at the Center for Jewish History to denounce the antisemitic murders of two Israeli embassy workers in our nation's capital last night: x.com/i/broadcasts/1âŠ


For #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, meet Abe GrubĂšreâMemphis-born, Seventh Avenue designer, and president of the Guild of Designers in the 1940s. His label, GrubĂšre Inc., sold to Bendels, Franklin Simon & more. A true force in American fashion. #JAHM Yeshiva U Museum



This #JAHM, we celebrate Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a pioneering Sephardic Jewish artist, photographer, inventor, & explorer. Nunes Carvalho documented the American West on John C. FrĂ©montâs fifth expedition, capturing early images of Kansas, Colorado, & Utah. Yeshiva U Museum




During #JAHM, we celebrate iconic designer Pauline TrigĂšre â a trailblazing couturiĂšre who reshaped American fashion. Known for her fearless innovation, TrigĂšre introduced bold designs which are now staples in modern fashion. Yeshiva U Museum

