May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn about Jewish Americans’ contributions to science, culture, and museums.
Meet a Scientist
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! Come view botanical specimens related to the Jewish diaspora and learn about how healers utilized common household plants throughout Eastern Europe to stave off everyday ailments, as well as protect themselves from curses.
PlayLab PlayDate
Families with children ages 2–6 can join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a free, drop-in PlayDate honoring Jewish American Heritage Month!
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PlayLab PlayDate: Jewish American Heritage Month
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Resources
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Discover how the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is preserving survivor stories for future generations through innovative hologram and virtual reality technology.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Check out the historic properties listed in the National Register and National Park units commemorating the events and people that help illustrate Jewish Americans' contributions to American history.
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
Explore six Jewish American artifacts from the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that highlight the enduring presence and contributions of Jewish communities in British North America and the United States.
For Educators
Recommended Reading at Home
Thanks to our friends at Chicago Public Library for these reading lists of books celebrating Jewish American heritage and culture.