WORLD PREMIERE: JUMPING MOUSE

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Experience the world premiere of Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra Music Director Gary Fagin’s delightful one-act opera for children. Based on a Native American myth, the allegory follows the courageous journey of Jumping Mouse through musical portraits of inspiration, altruism, and transformation.

MJH : Archives Of Second World War and their impact on history and humanity

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Moderated by Northeastern Journalism Professor Laurel Leff (Buried by The Times: The Holocaust and America’s Most Important Newspaper); featuring Dr. Elizabeth Anthony (Mandel Center, USHMM); Stephen Haufek (Archivist, United Nations); and Dr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J. (Boston College). The opening …

Young Friends Sunset Soiree at MJH

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy breathtaking views from the Museum’s outdoor terrace overlooking New York Harbor. Savor summer wines, craft beers, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests can explore the Museum with exclusive after-hours access. This event is for young professionals ages 21-39. $55, $40 …

Antisemitism Now: Memoirs of a Reformed American Skinhead

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Author Christian Picciolini, son of hard working Italian immigrants, will describe his transformation from a lonely 14-year-old boy, to the 16-year-old leader of the Chicago Area Skinheads, to his escape from the movement six years later. $15, $12 Members. Purchase …

Conversation at MJH: “Far from Hiding”

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Abraham H. Foxman, Director of the Center for the Study of Anti-Antisemitism, in conversation with Museum Chairman Bruce Ratner. Foxman will share his personal story about his life as a hidden child and his parents' struggle to get him back. …

Theater — Belle of Tombstone

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage for this all-female musical, which tells the story of Josie Marcus who in 1899 left her upper-class Jewish family for a wild adventure with her future husband, legendary frontier lawman Wyatt Earp. $20, $15 …

ASL@MJH — Every Object Tells a Story

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Museums tell stories through artifacts. Our family histories are also revealed in material culture. Bring your own family heirloom to this workshop! It can be a photograph, a ritual object, a piece of jewelry, a travel document, a kitchen item, …

Advance Preview Screening — Past Life

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Past Life: In this fascinating new film from director Avi Nesher, two Israeli sisters delve into the dark mystery of their father's former life in Poland during WWII. Post screening discussion with producer Dr. David Milch. $15, $12 for members. Purchase tickets …

Rwandan Commemoration

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

The Museum of Jewish Heritage and the tristate community of genocide survivors and members of the Rwandese diaspora commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Free event.

New Families, New Traditions

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

Join the musical group Yellow Sneaker and their puppet pals for a free, drop-in program that nurtures family bonds and bridge connections to Jewish life and traditions. Families, musicians, and puppets sing and learn together. Ideal for ages 0-4. Everyone …