Reading Room
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm
Genealogy Institute
Mon: 9:30am-4:30pm
Tue-Fri: By appointment only
Free Exhibit Spaces
Sun–Thurs: 9:30am–7:30pm
Fri: 9:30am-3:30pm
Sat: Closed
Ruth's Bookstore
Sun–Thurs: 10:30am-6:30pm
Fri: 10:30am-4:00pm
Make sure to check our holiday closures prior to visiting.
Please note: The Reading Room will be closed December 8-10, 2025. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Last entry to the Center for Jewish History Exhibitions, Reading Room, and the Genealogy Institute is 1 hour before closing. The last call to page items in the Reading Room and Genealogy Institute is 3pm.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Visionary Founder and Chair Emeritus, Bruce Slovin. His passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication made the Center for Jewish History a reality by uniting five renowned institutions under one roof to preserve and share the Jewish historical record with the world. We are honored to carry forward his legacy and mission. May his memory be a blessing, z"l.
Please feel free to contact the Center’s development office at (212)294-8310 or development@cjh.org with any questions or to make a donation over the phone.
Include full contact information and mail to:
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
For general questions and for information regarding a gift of securities or a bequest, please contact the Center at development@cjh.org or (212) 294-8310.