Ancient Words Unrolled: Israel Museum Displays Great Isaiah Scroll
Sharon Altshul | JNS
For nearly 2,200 years, it lay hidden in a cave above the Dead Sea.
Now, for the first time since 1968, the...
Capital Jewish Museum Examines History and Legacy of the Blacklist
“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?”
If that question is familiar — and chilling — you’re old...
A Spring Preview of the Arts in Jewish DC
Stephen Silver
Here are some highlights of artistic events coming up in the District and nearby throughout the spring:
February 27-April 5
The Arena Stage theater presents...
1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Shows Jews ‘Didn’t Stop’ Visiting Jerusalem
JNS Staff
A 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah was uncovered during an archaeological excavation beneath the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount in...
Exhibit Celebrates 10 Years of Spanish Citizenship Law For Sephardic Jews
Historical mistakes can be fixed, according to Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.).
Reparation was the overarching theme of a Tuesday event organized by the Embassy...
Long Ignored, LGBTQ+ History Takes Center Stage in Capital Jewish Museum Exhibit ‘LGBTJews in...
This spring the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is uncovering the ignored, forgotten or consciously shunned stories of LGBTQ+ Jews. And the...
US Holocaust Museum Acquires First Artifact From Persian Survivor
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum acquired its first collection directly associated with a Persian Holocaust survivor in April, a diary written by the...
Capital Jewish Museum Displays Artifacts Related to Jewish Federal Workers
As Washington, D.C., area workers fear for their job security amid federal layoffs, the Capital Jewish Museum is collecting and displaying artifacts related to...
Oh My Yad: Museum Displays First Major Gift of Judaica in UVA History
Most people wouldn’t give a second thought to the Torah pointer they use to read and follow along with the Hebrew text.
Known as a...
Art, Dance, Music and Theater to Bring On Spring
Though February often feels like the longest month, the sun is now setting later, even with the frigid weather. If one must find indoor...