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Sponsors a unique community archive, with over 50,000 photographs, documents and artifacts pertaining to Jewish history in Arizona and the Southwest; Recorded over 300 oral and video histories of local residents; Offers guest speakers to local organizations and events; Promotes a positive vision of Jewish identity through history education
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is a non-profit organization that preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educates the public about the Jewish historical experience including the Holocaust, and promotes awareness of our state’s diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming.
To schedule a visit or tour please contact Gallery Manager, Mary Ellen Page at mpage@azjhs.orgor call 602.241.7870to schedule a visit or tour. LEARN MORE. ADDRESS: 122 E. Culver Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1720. We are located right next to Burton Barr Phoenix Public Library.
Specialties: The Society owns and operates the CutlerPlotkin Jewish Heritage Center, a historic former synagogue and church that now serves the community as a museum, cultural center, and charming event venue. Originally built in 1921, the center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Phoenix Point of Pride! Visitors to our award-winning facility can experience ...
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Oct 1, 2023 · The Jewish population in Maricopa County grew by nearly 20% from 2002 to 2019, according to an Arizona State University study done in 2019. But leaders in the Jewish community say the ...
In 1877, there were 48 Jews living in the Arizona territory. Over succeeding decades, Arizona's Jewish population rose to 2,000 in 1897 and fell to 500 in 1907. By 1973, it had risen again to over 21,000. [2] The Jewish population grew rapidly after World War II. [1] Today, there are over 82,000 Jewish residents in Arizona.
This Jewish woman breathes new life into Phoenix’s old buildings. Though Heather Lennon is not a native Phoenician, much of her life’s work has been devoted to restoring the historic nature of the city she’s come to love. Sitting at her desk in front of a large and colorful mural in her office headquartered amid the hustle and bustle of ...
