Dallas Jewish Historical Society

Dallas Jewish Historical Society Visit our website at: www.djhs.org or contact us at 214-239-7120 or [email protected]

Dallas Jewish Historical Society is the keeper of the Dallas Jewish Community’s stories. Within the walls of our Archive are a plethora of documents, photographs, and objects from early Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, families and individuals woven into the fabric of Dallas history. Currently located in the JCC, the DJHS features a climate-controlled vault, allowing for research under the hig

hest archival standards. Since its founding, the DJHS has served as a repository for many agencies in the Jewish Dallas community, with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) at the forefront. In addition to many treasured artifacts, Dallas Jewish Historical Society continues to expand its collection of oral histories, having gathered nearly 800 personal interviews with members of our Jewish community since 1971. From Downtown to South Dallas, the Cedars to Goose Valley, Deep Ellum to North Dallas and beyond, Jews have influenced the formation of Dallas. From the long-standing congregations of Temple Emanu- El, Shearith Israel, and Tiferet Israel to the newer houses of worship, and those long since faded into obscurity—Agudas Achim and Anshe Sphard among them—DJHS stands to preserve their past and their future in history. The DJHS safeguards not only our history, but also information on our impact locally, nationally, and internationally. Today, the Dallas Jewish Historical Society is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and is primarily supported by membership contributions.

Summertime at DJHS = extra helping hands and extra energy in the office! Meet Sofia!
06/22/2026

Summertime at DJHS = extra helping hands and extra energy in the office! Meet Sofia!

Celebrate Yiddish literature, music, and art at this family-friendly festival on Sunday, June 28th! Stop by the DJHS tab...
06/18/2026

Celebrate Yiddish literature, music, and art at this family-friendly festival on Sunday, June 28th! Stop by the DJHS table to explore Jewish genealogy and Dallas Jewish history!

It was an honor to be the guest on the Texas State Genealogical Society podcast where I got discuss the work of Dallas J...
06/14/2026

It was an honor to be the guest on the Texas State Genealogical Society podcast where I got discuss the work of Dallas Jewish Historical Society and the Dallas Genealogical Society! It’s a quick listen and lots of information about who we are and what we do…

The goal of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society is "to preserve and protect collections of written, visual, and audible materials thaat documen the history of the Dallas Jewish Community." (website .  With information available online and in-person, they hold cemetery information, city directo...

06/10/2026

Reflecting on an incredible annual meeting—energized by what we’ve accomplished and even more excited for the year ahead! Find out more about us at www.djhs.org

With heavy heart, we just learned of the passing of Dr. Aaron Kreisler. His oral history shares his experiences of being...
06/07/2026

With heavy heart, we just learned of the passing of Dr. Aaron Kreisler. His oral history shares his experiences of being born in Galveston, living through the Vietnam era and so much more. May his memory always be for a blessing and we send our love and strength to his family at this most difficult time.

Army; Vietnam War Era. Born in 1941. Raised in Galveston, TX. Recor...

Grab a last minute spot for this incredible class STARTING TOMORROW!📚 Discover the Women Who Helped Shape Dallas ✨Join u...
06/02/2026

Grab a last minute spot for this incredible class STARTING TOMORROW!
📚 Discover the Women Who Helped Shape Dallas ✨
Join us for Dallas Dames: Building a Jewish Legacy, a special JCC/DJHS class exploring the remarkable Jewish women who broke barriers, built institutions, and helped shape the civic and cultural fabric of Dallas.
Through powerful stories and historical insight, participants will learn about trailblazers like Hermine Tobolowsky, Carrie Marcus, Annette Strauss, and many more whose impact continues to be felt today.
📅 Wednesdays, June 3rd–24th, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
👥 Adults Only
Come connect with an inspiring and often overlooked chapter of local history.
Register today!
https://f.mtr.cool/xgnvhulznd

Please join as we welcome some new faces to the DJHS family at our Annual meeting on June 7 from 2-4 in Zale Auditorium!...
06/02/2026

Please join as we welcome some new faces to the DJHS family at our Annual meeting on June 7 from 2-4 in Zale Auditorium! Their passion for preserving and sharing our community’s history will help carry our mission forward in meaningful ways.
Register now at bit.ly/2526annual

Join us for our Annual Meeting as we come together to celebrate another year of preserving and sharing Jewish Dallas his...
05/28/2026

Join us for our Annual Meeting as we come together to celebrate another year of preserving and sharing Jewish Dallas history.
This year’s program features a special Columbian Club presentation, including a compilation reel and panel discussion with May Sebel, Robert Feldman, and Scott Robbins, moderated by Bobby Goodman.
Register now: bit.ly/2526annual
June 7, 2026 2-4PM Aaron Family JCC

With deep gratitude, we thank our outgoing board members for their time, leadership, and dedication. We are so appreciat...
05/26/2026

With deep gratitude, we thank our outgoing board members for their time, leadership, and dedication. We are so appreciative of all you’ve given to DJHS.
Join us in wishing them a heartfelt farewell and welcoming our new board members at the Annual Meeting! Register now: bit.ly/2526annual
June 7, 2026 2-4PM Aaron Family JCC

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7900 Northaven Road
Dallas, TX
75230

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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