YIVO at 100: Hail to the Zamlers: YIVO’s Collections at 100

Built by the people, for the people, YIVO’s remarkable archive stands as a testament to generations of volunteers, scholars, and everyday Jews who worked to preserve the 1,000-year-old culture of Ashkenazi Jewry. This expansive exhibition honors the zamlers (Yiddish for collectors) who gathered the books, documents, art, and ephemera that now form YIVO’s extraordinary holdings. Featuring over seventy artifacts across six thematic sections, visitors will journey through the evolution of Yiddish literature, the performing and visual arts, immigration, the Jewish labor movement, and the inspiring story of YIVO itself.

Admission

Entry: Free

Hours

Mon-Wed: 9:30am-4:30pm
Thurs: 9:30am-8pm
Fri: 10am-3pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 11am-5pm