Center for Jewish History

The Center for Jewish History stands as the most significant repository of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. Housed within a complex that blends historical buildings with modern architecture, it protects more than one hundred million documents and half a million books. This vast archive spans five thousand years and is gathered from five distinct partner institutions, each bringing a unique focus to the Jewish narrative. Together, they form a collaborative intellectual hub often compared to the Library of Congress for its comprehensive preservation of history and culture.