Sixteen Years of Fostering Tolerance & Fighting Antisemitism
It has been sixteen years since the Jewish Children's Museum (JCM) opened its doors to the public. In the years since, the halls of the museum have been filled with the sound of children learning through interactive play and exploration. Groups of all ages, races and ethnicities have passed through, learning about the Jewish culture in a way that deepened familiarity and understanding.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the museum is open at only a 25% capacity. The sounds of round-the-clock tours and spirited children are deeply missed, but despite limitations, the JCM has been more active than ever before. Shifting gears, the JCM quickly developed and has been offering more than 25 virtual workshops that are interactive and exciting, still reaching students and youth groups - bringing the JCM experience into their own homes.
26 years ago, tenth grader Ari Halberstam was killed on the Brooklyn Bridge by a terrorist, displaying the harsh reality of intolerance and hatred. His tragic death inspired the establishment of the JCM. Shining a light on diversity and tolerance has always been the mission at the JCM for the last 16 years, with exhibits, initiatives and programming for all. Join us in celebrating the past at the JCM by looking forward to the future, strengthened and eager to expand and increase in the years ahead.