Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place. (Open Map)
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Description

This waterfront museum offers a captivating exploration into modern Jewish identity and culture, from traditional practices to artistic accomplishments. Its core exhibition is divided into three levels: Jewish Life a Century Ago, Jewish Renewal, and The War Against the Jews. This last area provides a comprehensive look into the horrors of the Holocaust with various objects, photos, movies, and survivor stories. Garden of Stones, an outdoor display of 18 boulders with living trees, serves as a solemn memorial for victims of the Holocaust.