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ANU Museum of the Jewish People: Shifting its paradigm in the post-October 7 world
ANU Museum of the Jewish People has become a nexus for helping people—in Israel and around the globe—to explore their feelings, process their grief, grow their resilience—and take the long view of Jewish history in the wake of the October 7th attacks. This is the first in a four-part series.
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Turn off your phone and settle in: The S.F. Jewish Film Fest starts July 16
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival premiers July 17 and will feature 65 films from 17 countries.
“Among Neighbors” honored with a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism Award
“Among Neighbors” has won a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism award for its coverage of the aftermath of World War II on a small Polish town.
Jewish Californians Gather in Sacramento to Turn Concern into Action
Jewish California hosted a day of advocacy in Sacramento, encouraging community members to make their voices heard on behalf of the Jewish community.
Weitzman Museum exhibit highlights Jewish contributions to the Revolutionary Era
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) will open a landmark semiquincentennial exhibition, and reveal its new special exhibition gallery, in April 2026.