Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York · United States
A Living Memorial to the Holocaust this museum is New York’s contribution to the global responsibility to never forget. The Museum is committed to the crucial mission of educating diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The third largest Holocaust museum in the world, the Museum anchors the southernmost tip of Manhattan, completing the cultural and educational landscape it shares with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Although our coordinates place us conceptually within the broader tapestry of New York, this institution traditionally stands near the waters of lower…
Listen in the app2The Richness of Pre-War Life
Before we confront the horrors of the destruction, the museum insists that we first understand the beauty of what was destroyed. The opening galleries are dedicated to Jewish life in the late nineteenth and early twentieth…
Listen in the app3The Rise of Anti-Semitism and Isolation
As we move forward chronologically, the atmosphere in the museum perceptibly darkens. We enter the era of the nineteen thirties, witnessing the systematic rise of anti-Semitism and the chilling speed at which a civilized society…
Listen in the app4Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.
We now confront the terrifying abyss of the exhibition space dedicated to the extermination camps, focusing specifically on Auschwitz-Birkenau. The museum has notably hosted the monumental exhibition titled 'Auschwitz. …
Listen in the app5The Speed of Destruction and the Ghettos
To fully grasp the horrific efficiency of the Nazi death machine, the museum focuses on specific regional tragedies, such as the fate of the Hungarian Jews. It is a historical fact that staggers the intellect: how on earth could…
Listen in the app6Resistance, Rescue, and Raoul Wallenberg
Amidst the overwhelming darkness of the Holocaust galleries, the museum also shines a light on the courageous acts of resistance and the righteous individuals who risked their lives to save others. One of the most towering…
Listen in the app7Renewal and The Garden of Stones
As you emerge from the intense emotional weight of the Holocaust galleries, the museum guides you toward a space of reflection and profound symbolic renewal. The final core exhibitions focus on the aftermath of the war, the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of the Museum of Jewish Heritage concludes, take a moment to absorb the profound emotional journey you have undertaken. We have walked through the vibrant beauty of pre-war Europe, stared into the abyss of Auschwitz…
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What is Museum of Jewish Heritage?
Museum of Jewish Heritage is a place in New York · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New York · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.7666, -73.9701 |
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