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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.

Vision Statement:

Inspiring visitors to learn from history, to become upstanders, and to work toward a world without hatred and bigotry.

Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS)

The society owns and operates the Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, a historic synagogue and church that now serves the community as a museum, cultural center, and charming event venue.

AZJHS provides the following to our community:

Museum Exhibitions on Jewish History and Art
Forums and Educational Events with a Jewish Flavor
Genealogy Programs at locations throughout the Valley
Documentary Films and Book Discussions

Additionally AZJHS:

Sponsors a unique community archive, with over 50,000 photographs, documents and artifacts pertaining to Jewish history in Arizona and the Southwest
Recorded over 300 oral and video histories of local residents
Offers guest speakers to local organizations and events
Promotes a positive vision of Jewish identity through history education
Offers a memorable rental event venue available for all types of functions, including weddings, B'nai Mitzvahs, corporate receptions, fundraisers, meetings, social events, and more

AZJHS has restored Phoenix's original synagogue building into a Phoenix Point of Pride museum, cultural center, and event venue open to people of all faiths. The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

We appreciate your support!

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Get Involved Today

Become a Member to help support the preservation, collection and exhibition of materials relevant to the Jewish community in Arizona and the Southwest. Our members are the life-blood of our organization. Without you, there could be no Arizona Jewish Historical Society. In addition, by becoming a member you help educate the public about the great diversity of our state. As a member you will receive discounted facility rental rates and free or discounted admission to many AZJHS programs and Valley-wide events.

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Life and Legacy Program

The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is pleased to partner with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix as part of the LIFE AND LEGACY Program. This program ensures the continuity of Jewish life for generations to come by endowment building through Legacy giving. For a full list of participating local organizations, please CLICK HERE.

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