Council of American Jewish Museums

05/18/2026

Description: Join CAJM for our next Virtual learning session this Thursday timed for Shavout. Today’s Jews continue to create new rituals and to adapt traditional rituals. This session will explore the range of recent rituals and the objects associated with them, when and why these rituals came into being, and how these rituals and objects can enrich Jewish museum collections, exhibitions, and programs.

Location: Zoom

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/buej5he

Date & time: May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm–May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm EDT ET

04/30/2026

Help kick off JAHM on May 1st by sharing the “JAHM STARTS NOW” assets available below on your social channels. Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month is a commitment to a more inclusive and respectful society. Let’s make this Jewish American Heritage Month one for the books! 🎉

Don’t forget hashtags and tag so they can most easily find and share all of your wonderful content!

04/29/2026

Big news from CAJM this April! 📣

Our latest newsletter is out now—don’t miss it 👇

✨ First look at the Detroit 2026 Conference Schedule
🧭 Open call for Board positions—help shape the future of the field
🗞️ Fresh updates from across the CAJM community

Get a preview of what’s ahead and stay connected to the work happening across our network.

👉 Check out the April Newsletter: Conference Schedule Release, Board Openings & More

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04/29/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT | ANNONCE

We’re delighted to announce that MJM has been selected with our partners, artist and architect Anna Kamyshan, and curators Maria Veits and Yevgeniy Fiks, to present a brand new open-air installation as a Collateral Event for the La Biennale di Venezia 2026.

𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦 is a floating synagogue suspended in the air, exposed to the forces of nature, visible to all. Visitors to the Biennale will be able to witness, day and night, this symbol of eternal light in the sky shining across the lagoon near the Arsenale.

MJM is one of the first Jewish museums to ever organize a Collateral Event at the Venice Biennale in its 130-year history and we are proud to represent our city and Montreal’s Jewish community at this singular festival.

𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦 will be on view at the La Biennale di Venezia from July 16 through September 16.

To stay updated on the project as it comes to life, visit the project's website: https://nabatele.world/. More soon!

Image: Digital rendering of 𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦. Courtesy of Anna Kamyshan.
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Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que MMJ a été sélectionné, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, l’artiste et architecte Anna Kamyshan ainsi que les commissaires Maria Veits et Yevgeniy Fiks, pour présenter une toute nouvelle installation en plein air dans le cadre des événements parallèles de La Biennale di Venezia 2026.

𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦 est une synagogue suspendue, exposée aux forces de la nature, visible de tous. Les visiteurs et visiteuses de la Biennale pourront admirer, de jour comme de nuit, ce symbole de lumière éternelle dans le ciel, brillant au-dessus de la lagune près de l’Arsenal.

MMJ est l’un des premiers musées juifs à organiser un événement collatéral à la Biennale de Venise en 130 ans d’histoire, et nous sommes fiers de représenter notre ville et notre communauté juive lors de cet événement prestigieux.

𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦 sera présenté à la Biennale de Venise du 16 juillet au 16 septembre.

Pour consulter le site web du projet, visitez : https://nabatele.world/. Plus à venir !

Image: Modélisation numérique de 𝘕𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦. Avec permission d’Anna Kamyshan.

04/29/2026

Currently, a dozen of our member museums are featured on Google Arts & Culture. This platform enables museums to upload items from their collections and create online exhibitions. This is particularly appealing to museums without their own online collection because creating one can be a significant undertaking.

Additionally, past temporary exhibitions can be made available long term on Google Arts & Culture using the platform's interactive storytelling tools. Having a presence there can increase a museum's visibility and help it reach digital visitors far beyond its own geographical reach.

If your museum is interested in joining Google Arts & Culture, submit a partnership inquiry through their official website to start the onboarding process. Google also collaborates with institutions to digitize their collections, create high-resolution images with tools such as Art Camera, and publish online exhibitions.

A list of all our members on Google Arts & Culture can be found in the comments.

We would appreciate it if you would share your thoughts and experiences with us, as well as any concerns you may have about this platform.

02/23/2026

The Council of American Jewish Museums invites you to register for the 2026 Conference, "Facing the Future: Museums as Catalysts for Change," held June 15–17 in Detroit, Michigan. This year's conference will feature prominent speakers, including Dr. Pamela S. Nadell, and will be hosted at significant cultural venues across the region. Attendees will engage in discussions that bridge Jewish history and broader museum practices. Secure your spot and stay updated on program details and scholarship opportunities.

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01/16/2026

Have an idea to share? We’re now accepting panel proposals for the 2026 CAJM Conference: Facing the Future. We look forward to learning from your ideas and shaping a dynamic and forward-looking conference together.

📣 Call for Panels | CAJM 2026 Conference
📍 Detroit | 🗓 June 15–17
⏰ Proposals due Feb. 9, 2026
🔗 Apply clicking the link below.

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01/13/2026

💔 A message from our CAJM community

In the early hours of Shabbat, a devastating arson fire struck Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi — the only synagogue in the city and a sacred home to generations of Jewish life in the South. While we are grateful no one was physically hurt, the loss is deep and personal for many in our CAJM family, including our beloved colleague Mindy Humphrey and our longtime partners at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life.

We’ve shared a full letter below from CAJM’s leadership, reflecting on what this moment means for our community and our shared history.

If you feel moved, we invite you to leave a message of care and solidarity or support the rebuilding effort. Your words matter, and they will be forwarded directly.

🕯️ Read the letter and share your message below.

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12/24/2025

Sharing and amplifying this opportunity for any member groups who have created films or work with regional Jewish storytellers who may find it of interest. See application details.

We support the highest caliber documentaries exploring the spectrum of Jewish experiences, cultures, and encounters. Sound like your next project? Apply to our next funding round! ➡️https://jewishstorypartners.smapply.org/prog/opencall2026/

12/15/2025

The Council of American Jewish Museums stands in heartbreak and solidarity with our partners at the Sydney Jewish Museum, the Jewish Museum of Australia, and the communities they serve following the devastating attack at the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach. We are united in our commitment to remembrance, education, and bringing light in the face of hatred.

We grieve together for those who were harmed, for the lives lost, and for all who are carrying the weight of this trauma.

Across Australia, Jewish and Holocaust museums and education centers play a vital role in safeguarding memory and strengthening communal resilience. Jewish museums exist to illuminate history, identity, creativity, and truth. When darkness touches our communities, our work becomes even more essential. We stand with one another committed to adding more light in the face of this darkness.