Tuttleman Jewish Public Library
National Museum of American Jewish History
Gratz College — Mandell Education Campus
7605 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, Ext. 159 or 1-800-475-4635 • gratz.edu
Specialized library of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Multilingual collection of
books, periodicals, music and audio-visual materials. Rare-book room, a
music library and a Holocaust oral-history archive. Open to the public.

101 S. Independence Mall E. • Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197
215-923-3811 • Fax: 215-923-0763 nmajh@nmajh.org • nmajh.org
Dedicated to telling the still unfolding story of Jews in America, illustrating
how an immigrant population flourished under freedom while highlighting
the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Jews from their arrival in
America in 1654 to the present day.

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Van Pelt Library
University of Pennsylvania • 3420 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-898-7555
library@pobox.upenn.ed • library.upenn.edu/vanpelt
Large collection of biblical studies, rabbinical studies, Jewish history and
medieval and modern Hebrew language and literature. Stacks and seminar
rooms are open to the public.

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS
Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation
8231 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342, Ext. 157 • tours@bethsholomcongregation.org
Conservative synagogue designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. One of four
synagogues designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visitor center is open to
the public, and tours of the synagogue are offered. The center and design store are
overseen by the Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation.

Fred Wolf Jr. Gallery and Shoppe
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
A professional art gallery housing a variety of exhibits throughout the year,
including secular shows, as well as those of interest to the Jewish community.

The KleinLife Shoppe carries a unique line of Judaica and gifts.

Gershman Gallery
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershmany.org
Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community, featuring a mix of
regional, national and international artists with four openings a year and related
programming. Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Rd., Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
856-751-9500, Ext.1249 • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin
Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library,
lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical
photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. Also offers a speaker’s bureau
supporting outreach to students and adult groups.

Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210 •Philadelphia, PA
215-464-4701 or 215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-464-4703
info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor
testmony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons
of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.

National Liberty Museum- America’s Home for Heroes
321 Chestnut St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-2800 • Fax: 215-925-3800
liberty@libertymuseum.org • libertymuseum.org
Dedicated to preserving America's heritage of freedom. Collection includes
interactives, films, exhibits and contemporary art and exhibits of the Dead Sea
Scrolls and Chagall paintings of Abraham and Moses
Open Lens Gallery
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershman.org • GershmanY.org
Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community featuring a mix
of regional and international artists with four openings a year and related
programming. Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Adolph and Rose Levis Museum
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-900-7999 • info@phillyjewishsports.org • phillyjewishsports.org
Celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia area Jewish sports heros.

A yearly induction ceremony and dinner are held in the Spring. Dedication
opportunities are available in the museum. Group Tours lead by a docent are
available by appointment. Admission is free.

Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-267-1313 • rodephshalom.org
Dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish
experience. The museum has organized solo and group exhibitions of works
in a range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. In addition to its
special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of works
by artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder,
Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac.

The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia
2008-2010 Delancey St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-1600 • info@rosenbach.org • rosenbach.org
The collection includes the first Haggadah printed in America and letters of the
Gratz family of Philadelphia. Open to the public, but access to specific objects
and books is by appointment only.

The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage
610 Washington Ave. • Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-5355 • Fax: 609-645-9696
Oranit.Dror-Caplan@stockton.edu • thesam.org
Commemorates the experiences of the Russian Jewish immigrant families
who established the community of Woodbine in the late 19th century.

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Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-2027 or 215-887-8700 • 215-887-1070
tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org/museum
Houses a collection of almost 4,000 objects and presents three original
exhibitions annually that feature Judaica, Jewish history, Israel and
contemporary art. Artist members are part of the TJMuseum Collaborative.

Admission is free, and groups are welcome by appointment. Tours are available
of “The Prophetic Quest,” Jacob Landau’s stained-glass installation.

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