“Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust”
The current exhibit, Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust, in the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center historic gallery, is currently open by appointment only.
To schedule a visit or tour please contact Gallery Manager, Mary Ellen Page at mpage@azjhs.org or call 602.241.7870 to schedule a visit or tour.
Monthly Documentary Film DISCUSSION
Virtual, RSVP Required
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is not screening this film, but is only hosting Mr. Levinsohn’s discussion.
Jay Levinsohn, a Jewish educator, will lead an online discussion about the recently released film, “One Life.” Mr Levinsohn has incorporated the “One Life”rescue story into his "Character Development Through Holocaust Studies" class. Please join Jay Levinsohn on May 13th at 1PM (MST) May 7th, 2024 at 7PM (MST) for the film discussion of “ONE LIFE”.
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Making an Emotional Connection to the Holocaust
Pre-recorded Free Virtual Seminar, RSVP Required
AZJHS is honored to present workshops and conversations led by Holocaust Survivors, Liberators, World War II Veterans, and many influential individuals with experience and knowledge of the Holocaust. Please join us on May 3, 2024 at 10AM (MST) for “I'm Still in Awe with their Decision ” with featured guest: Holocaust Survivor Andre Holten .
Monthly Documentary Film Series
LIVE, In-Person Screening, RSVP Required
The AZJHS is celebrating 10 years of its popular documentary film series. From September to June, AZJHS makes available to the public free in-person and/or online documentaries. This essential documentary tells the stories of the Jewish partisans who took up arms against Hitler’s war machine. Despite extraordinary odds, over 25,000 Jews fought the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of Eastern Europe. Please join us May 7th, 2024 at 7PM (MST) for the film screening of “Four Winters: A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance and Bravery in WWII”.
Surviving Humanity Series
Free Virtual Seminar, RSVP Required
The Surviving Humanity (Reframing America) Seminar Series features Survivors of terrorism, acts against humanity, and other forms of genocide. Please join us on May 17, 2024, at 10AM (MST) for “Rebirth: Outliving the SOVIET GRIP on Both Sides of the ATLANTIC” with featured guest, Ingrid Popa Fotino .
Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group
Free In-Person Discussion, RSVP Required
We meet monthly between September and May in a variety of locations around the Phoenix metro area. Meetings, unless otherwise noted, are free of charge and open to all. Please join us on May 26, 2024 at 1PM for “Genealogy Mentoring”.
Book Discussion Group
Free Book Discussion, RSVP Required
AZJHS invites the public to attend a Book Discussion Group. Please join us on May 16, 2024 for “Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews” by James Carroll. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines reaching deep into our culture. The Church’s failure to protest the Holocaust, the infamous “silence” of Pius Xii, is only part of the story: the death camps, James Carroll shows, are the culmination of a long, entrenched tradition of anti-Judaism. From Gospel accounts of the death of Jesus on the cross, to Constantine’s transformation of the cross into a sword, to the rise of blood libels, scapegoating, and modern anti-Semitism, Carroll reconstructs the dramatic story of the Church’s conflict not only with Jews but with itself.
OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The new center, when completed, will act as an anchor and centerpiece of a unique downtown arts and culture district, will contribute to the positive economic growth of the city and most importantly, will be a critical educational and cultural resource for students, teachers, adults and the community at large. Our goal is to raise the funds needed to renovate and expand the existing Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center to include a new 17,000 square foot building featuring a state-of-the-art Holocaust education center, additional exhibition galleries, classrooms and event space, administrative offices and an expanded area for archives and storage.
Venue & Rentals
Our Phoenix historical venue can be used for all types of functions including weddings, corporate receptions, fundraisers, meetings, social events, and more. All set-ups are customized to meet the needs of your group.
We welcome people of all faiths!
SUPPORTING AZJHS
Learn how you can help support the preservation, collection and exhibition of materials relevant to the Jewish community in Arizona and the Southwest.
Events & Programs
From workshops, seminars, book discussions, documentary film screenings, exhibits, musical concerts, and galas, Arizona Jewish Historical Society offers the community this and much more.
People of all faiths are invited to share in the richness of our local history and the excitement of our many events.
Archived Seminars
If you missed one of our seminars and would like to watch the archived presentation, please click on one of the links below and scroll to the bottom of the page to view all the available archived seminars.
AZJHS MISSION:
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educates the public about the Jewish historical experience including the Holocaust, and promotes awareness of our state’s diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming.
AZJHS VISION STATEMENT:
Inspiring visitors to learn from history, to become upstanders, and to work toward a world without hatred and bigotry.