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Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Aug

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has faced controversy over its decision-making following vandalism of an Israeli flag on its facade.

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Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Jun

A Maryland man, Clift A. Seferlis, has been arrested for sending threatening letters to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia and other Jewish institutions over the past 18 months.

0 Culture Leadership

Why the Weitzman, a museum of American Jewish history, tapped an Israeli as its next CEO

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Nov 2024

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has appointed Israeli Dan Tadmor as its new CEO to elevate the museum's profile.

0 History Jewish Law

Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Sep 2024

A rare document from the ledger of James Madison, featuring Jewish financier Haym Salomon's contributions to the American Revolution, is now for sale after a decade on display.

0 Politics History

House approves bill to study making US Jewish history museum part of the Smithsonian

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 24 Sep 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to assess the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History into the Smithsonian Institution.