“Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust”
The exhibit is currently open to the public as follows:
Schools: Docent-guided tours Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM by appointment only. Schools pay no charge.
Private groups: Docent-guided tours Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM by appointment only. $20/adult, minimum 10 adults (or equivalent donation). This charge goes mostly to security costs for guests during the tour.
Individuals and small groups: Open for self-guided visits various Wednesdays in the month from 11AM-3PM. We cannot guarantee access for walk-in - please schedule your visit in advance. Adult admission is $10; children and members are free. nesdays in the month from 11AM-3PM. We cannot guarantee access for walk-in - please schedule your visit in advance. Adult admission is $10; children and members are free.
To schedule a visit or tour please email us at Tours@azjhs.org or call 602.241.7870.
Our Parent’s Stories Series
Seminar, RSVP Required
AZJHS is honored to present workshops and conversations led by children of the Holocaust Survivors, Liberators, World War II Veterans, and many influential individuals with experience and knowledge of the Holocaust. Please join us in 2025 for “Mendel (Manny) Riba: A Story of Survival” featuring Susan Schneiderman, daughter of Mendel (Manny) Riba as our speaker
Arts & Artifacts
LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT, RSVP Required
Visit our gallery exhibit Stories of Survival, An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust. View unique treasures from our archives or enjoy a cultural program rarely on display that offer fresh insights into World War II and the Holocaust. Join us on our first presentation on January 12, 2025 at 11AM.
Red Rocks Music At AZJHS
LIVE, IN-PERSON Musical Concert
The Red Rocks Music Festival is presenting live performances at AZJHS in 2025. Join us on January 9, 025 at 7PM for “Manuscrips Don’t Burn with Inna Faliks.
Book Discussion Group
Free Book Discussion, RSVP Required
AZJHS invites the public to attend a Book Discussion Group. Please join us on January 9, 2025 for “We Were the Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter. Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite—We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.
Monthly Documentary Film Series
Virtual Screening, RSVP Required
From September to June, AZJHS makes available to the public free in-person and/or online documentaries. This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak. Please join us in December for “Remembering Gene Wilder”.
Making an Emotional Connection to the Holocaust
Virtual Pre-Recorded 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 December 20, 2024 at 10AM (MST) for “Thoughts of a Jewish WWII Veteran & Entrepreneur from the Greatest Generation” with featured guest, Jewish WWII Veteran & Entrepreneur Rip Grossman.
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 31,000 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.