Research Your Past
Are you curious about your family’s background in New Haven CT? How about the history of New Haven’s Jewish neighborhood, synagogues and organizations?
Our archives and archivists help people learn more about Jewish New Haven history as well as general New Haven history. Common questions we regularly research include births, deaths and weddings. Our extensive collection of photographs provides views of New Haven over the past century.
Contribute to the Collection
Do you have documents, photos, videos, films or things that illustrate some aspect of Jewish life in New Haven?
Papers and objects that might not seem important to you, may help us fill in gaps in our collections and help us provide a fuller portrait of Jewish life in New Haven over the centuries. Talk with us about donating your material to our collection.
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The Who, How, & Why Now of Oral Histories
Join us at 9:30 AM on Sunday, May 19th at the JCC of Greater New Haven for a series of conversations on oral history. We’ll be joined by scholars Dr. Andy Horowitz, Connecticut State Historian, Dr. Fiona Vernal, director of Engaged, Public, Oral, and Community Histories, and special guest Kinneret Chiel.
We will discuss the power of oral history and its role in transmitting the stories that shape our collective heritage. Engage with esteemed historians, storytellers, and community members as we explore the who, how, and why now of oral history with examples from our archives. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to preserve, celebrate, and learn from the voices of the past.
Register here! This event is free, but there’s a suggested donation of $18. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@jewishhistorynh.org.
Photographic History Presentation
JHSGNH’s Photographic History of Jewish New Haven has been presented to many synagogues in Greater New Haven including: Temple Emmanuel, Temple Beth Sholom, Mishkan Israel and B’nai Jacob. Please contact us if you would like the presentation for your synagogue or organization: call (203) 392-6125 or email us.
An Ethnic History of New Haven
A publication of The Ethnic Heritage Center of New Haven
Click to read or download the PDF document.
Judaica Project
JHSGNH and the Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life at Quinnipiac University are thrilled to present the Judaica Project! Please join us for monthly dialogues on Zoom about Judaica, Jewish art, and what these mean to you. This series is made possible by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.
Follow the links to view our past programs!
Wednesday 6/28 @ 2 pm: Rabbi Reena Judd’s Jewish Boxes
Thursday 7/13 @ 7 pm: Hannah Paperno on Thrifting Judaica
Thursday 8/24 @ 7 PM: Marci Pratt on Crafting Judaica
Thursday 10/19 @ 7 PM: Shtetl Baby on Material History
Thursday 11/16 @ 7 PM: Ruth Simon McRae on Judaic Textile Arts
Wednesday 12/13 @ 2 PM: Rabbi Reena Judd’s Menorah Collection
Thursday 1/18 @ 7 PM: Cynthia Beth Rubin on Digital Art with Hebrew Manuscripts
Sunday 2/11 @ 9:30 AM: Finding Your Own Jewish Genealogy with Dan Oren
Thursday 3/14 @ 7 PM: Judaic Art & Graphic Design
Thursday 4/18 @ 7 PM: L’dor V’dor Judaica with Emily Scheinfeld
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We thank The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and Andrew Eder for their financial contributions towards the construction of this website.
