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The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, formerly NMAJH - Smithsonian Affiliate

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Celebrating International @GirlScouts Day! Did you know that Jewish women played a key role in shaping the Girl Scouts of the USA? When Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, three of the four original troop leaders—Leonora Amram, Mildred Guckenheimer, and

Celebrating International @GirlScouts Day!

Did you know that Jewish women played a key role in shaping the Girl Scouts of the USA? When Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, three of the four original troop leaders—Leonora Amram, Mildred Guckenheimer, and
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Purim is a time for joy, celebration, and community—a reminder of the resilience and strength woven throughout Jewish history. Amid challenges, embracing Jewish joy is more important than ever. From sharing hamantaschen to giving mishloach manot to making some serious noise with

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🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Billy Crystal! 🎉 Long before he became a comedy legend, Billy Crystal grew up in the vibrant Jewish and Italian community of Long Beach, NY, surrounded by music, humor, and storytelling. His father was a jazz promoter, his mother a tap dancer,

🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary <a href="/BillyCrystal/">Billy Crystal</a>! 🎉

Long before he became a comedy legend, Billy Crystal grew up in the vibrant Jewish and Italian community of Long Beach, NY, surrounded by music, humor, and storytelling. His father was a jazz promoter, his mother a tap dancer,
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Attended this online workshop w/ the Institute for Curriculum Service & Weitzman NMAJH around JAHM. Great stuff! Let’s go! #JAHM2025 #TeacherAlwaysLearning #JapaneseAmericanHeritageMonth

Attended this online workshop w/ the Institute for Curriculum Service &amp; <a href="/weitzmanmuseum/">Weitzman NMAJH</a> around JAHM. Great stuff! Let’s go! #JAHM2025 #TeacherAlwaysLearning #JapaneseAmericanHeritageMonth
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A huge thank you to our friends at Belmont Hills Elementary School of the Lower Merion SD for welcoming us into your classroom! 💙 Our Museum educators loved engaging with fourth graders to explore Jewish history, immigration, and the stories that shaped America. Through

A huge thank you to our friends at Belmont Hills Elementary School of the <a href="/LowerMerionSD/">Lower Merion SD</a> for welcoming us into your classroom! 💙

Our Museum educators loved engaging with fourth graders to explore Jewish history, immigration, and the stories that shaped America. Through
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Looking to step up your seder meal this year? The "Jewish Holiday Table" cookbook is here to inspire! From Mexican chocolate-covered caramelized matzah to brisket tamales, this vibrant collection reimagines classic Pesach recipes with global flair. Created by the incredible team

Looking to step up your seder meal this year? The "Jewish Holiday Table" cookbook is here to inspire! From Mexican chocolate-covered caramelized matzah to brisket tamales, this vibrant collection reimagines classic Pesach recipes with global flair.

Created by the incredible team
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“Around the seder table, let’s have different opinions, let’s argue respectfully, but let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture—that the Jewish community must work together and help ensure that future generations will continue our traditions for millennia to come.” - Weitzman

“Around the seder table, let’s have different opinions, let’s argue respectfully, but let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture—that the Jewish community must work together and help ensure that future generations will continue our traditions for millennia to come.”  - Weitzman
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The Torah teaches bal tashchit — do not destroy or waste. This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on this enduring Jewish value and how our traditions call on us to care for the planet. 🌱 From conserving resources to supporting sustainable agriculture, Jewish communities have long

The Torah teaches bal tashchit — do not destroy or waste. 

This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on this enduring Jewish value and how our traditions call on us to care for the planet. 🌱

From conserving resources to supporting sustainable agriculture, Jewish communities have long
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Today, on #YomHaShoah, we remember the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust with a renewed urgency. The chilling rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the U.S. reminds us that the vow of “Never Again” is not just a promise of the past, but a pressing demand of our present.

Today, on #YomHaShoah, we remember the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust with a renewed urgency. The chilling rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the U.S. reminds us that the vow of “Never Again” is not just a promise of the past, but a pressing demand of our present.
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🎤 Happy birthday to the one and only Barbra Streisand ! From Funny Girl to Yentl, this proud Jewish icon is an EGOT winner, cultural trailblazer, and eternal source of chutzpah. 💫 Here’s to talent, truth, and tenacity—L’dor v’dor, Babs! #HappyBirthdayBarbra 📸: Barbra Streisand

🎤 Happy birthday to the one and only <a href="/BarbraStreisand/">Barbra Streisand</a> ! From Funny Girl to Yentl, this proud Jewish icon is an EGOT winner, cultural trailblazer, and eternal source of chutzpah. 💫 Here’s to talent, truth, and tenacity—L’dor v’dor, Babs! #HappyBirthdayBarbra
📸: Barbra Streisand
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📣 It’s official—Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) begins today! ✨ All month long, we’re shining a spotlight on the stories, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans. From the earliest communities who fought for American freedom to the cultural contributions,

📣 It’s official—Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) begins today! ✨

All month long, we’re shining a spotlight on the stories, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans. 

From the earliest communities who fought for American freedom to the cultural contributions,
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Today marks the first day of Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating, exploring and highlighting the vibrant history, culture, & contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history. MSJE is proud to be a #JAHM partner! #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage Weitzman NMAJH

Today marks the first day of Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating, exploring and highlighting the vibrant history, culture, &amp; contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history. MSJE is proud to be a #JAHM partner! #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage <a href="/weitzmanmuseum/">Weitzman NMAJH</a>
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💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Weitzman! Today, we honor the love, strength, and chutzpah of Jewish mothers and all who nurture, teach, and lead with heart. Thank you to the incredible women and maternal figures who shape our lives and communities every day. 📸:

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Weitzman!

Today, we honor the love, strength, and chutzpah of Jewish mothers and all who nurture, teach, and lead with heart. Thank you to the incredible women and maternal figures who shape our lives and communities every day. 

📸:
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As JAHM winds to a close, we offer a heartfelt thank you to the incredible JAHM partners, sponsors, ambassadors, advocates, and all of YOU who celebrated this year’s #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth loudly and proudly. 🙌 ✡️ 💪 Your support amplified powerful stories, sparked

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We’re closing out JAHM with full hearts. ✨ Thank you for celebrating Jewish American history, culture, and resilience with us all month long. The stories don’t stop here, let’s carry the light forward, together. 💜✡️ Tell us, what moment inspired you the most this May?💡