HOURS

Lillian Goldman Reading Room
Mon-Thu: 9:30am-4:30pm
Fri: 10:00am-2:00pm by appointment only

Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute
Mon-Thu: 9:30am-4:30pm

Free Exhibit Spaces
Mon – Wed: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thu: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Ruth's Bookstore
Mon – Wed: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thu: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11am – 5pm

Make sure to check our holiday closures prior to visiting.

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.

Host Your Next Event at the Center for Jewish History

Call us: 917-606-8208  |  Email us: rentals@cjh.org

The Center for Jewish History is conveniently located one block from Union Square. A unique venue for hosting dinners, conferences, receptions, family, and life-cycle events, it is surrounded by exhibition and gallery spaces. Our high-tech facilities include:

  • 247-seat Auditorium
  • Double-height Great Hall that seats 140 for dinner or 250 for buffet
  • Three private rooms for 15, 30, or 80 guests each for dinners, meetings, classrooms, or conferences

All catering is required to be in accordance with kosher dietary restrictions

To receive more information on holding your event at the Center, including pricing and availability, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you shortly.

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