Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center

Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center History of the Jewish influence in the American Southwest & the Holocaust focused on local survivors All visits must begin no later than 4:30 pm.

We are remembering Dr. Barry Friedman, z"l, who served as our Board President from 2006-2015. Former Board President Bar...
09/28/2026

We are remembering Dr. Barry Friedman, z"l, who served as our Board President from 2006-2015. Former Board President Barry Kirschner shared these words:

"Jewish Museum of Tucson and Holocaust History Center became what it is today in large part thanks to the efforts of Dr. Barry Friedman. He was unique, or almost unique, in his generosity and how he took a deep dive into the history of our Jewish population in Tucson and the Southwest. Barry became the amateur historian who helped teach us what is now on display at our museum. During and before the transition that resulted in our modern Holocaust History Center, Barry was much of the glue that kept the efforts on track. He donated knowledge, energy, and time as well as money. His is a key name in the history of our community and our Jewish history museum."

May his memory be a blessing.

TJMHC is proud to welcome Pima County Recorder, Gabriela Cázares-Kelly, and Pima County Elections Director, Constance Ha...
09/22/2026

TJMHC is proud to welcome Pima County Recorder, Gabriela Cázares-Kelly, and Pima County Elections Director, Constance Hargrove, for an important conversation about the upcoming elections.

This in-person program will cover anticipated threats to the midterms and how best to counter election interference, while emphasizing why our vote matters more than ever.

Please join us! The program is free but registration is required. Link in comments.

This program made possible with a grant from A More Perfect Union: Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Thanks to our partners, Jews for a Secular Democracy, Jewish Women's Action Alliance Arizona, and Pima County Interfaith - PCI.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take a moment to verify your voter registration and contact a friend, family m...
09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take a moment to verify your voter registration and contact a friend, family member, or neighbor who may need encouragement. For more information, go to nationalvoterregistrationday.org.

We are pleased to welcome Pima County Recorder Gabriela Cázares-Kelly and Pima County Elections Director Constance Hargr...
09/11/2026

We are pleased to welcome Pima County Recorder Gabriela Cázares-Kelly and Pima County Elections Director Constance Hargrove for an important conversation about the upcoming elections.

This in-person program will cover anticipated threats to the midterms and how best to counter election interference, while also uncovering who is feeling most vulnerable in this moment and why our vote matters more than ever.

Recorder Cázares-Kelly and Deputy Hargrove will explain their roles and responsibilities, outline the safeguards and procedures that protect election integrity, and answer any questions you have about election security.

Join us at the museum on September 24 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Register at tjmhc.org/programs-and-events/trust-in-the-polls

Trust at the Polls is our effort to cultivate confident, engaged citizens who intend to participate in the upcoming midterm elections, both as committed, informed voters and as stewards of the electoral process. We’re proud to partner with Jews for a Secular Democracy, Jewish Women's Action Alliance Arizona, and Pima County Interfaith - PCI. The program is made possible with an Ignition Grant from A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is different than January 1st. There is no countdown, no list of resolutions. Instea...
09/11/2026

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is different than January 1st. There is no countdown, no list of resolutions. Instead, we enjoy apples and honey, round challah, and we say hineni: here I am, ready to begin again. It is a moment to take stock of how far we have come and to open ourselves to the possibilities that may come next. It is also a time for teshuva, a return to our best selves.

At TJMHC, we are custodians and interpreters of the Jewish community's history in Southern Arizona, decades of tradition and contribution, told through a Jewish lens. With the help of local survivors and educators, we teach the Holocaust not as a closed chapter, but as a way of understanding what happens when antisemitism and identity-based hatred go unchecked.

None of this work happens without you -- our staff, our board, our docents, and our supporters -- who make this work possible every single day.

We wish you Shana Tova u'Metuka - a happy and sweet new year - and hope to see you at the museum one day soon.

To view our FY 2025-2026 Impact Report, please visit tinyurl.com/TJMHCImpactReport

Join us this evening at 4 PM MST! We are proud to co-sponsor Abortion Rights and Christian Nationalism: Whose Beliefs? W...
09/09/2026

Join us this evening at 4 PM MST! We are proud to co-sponsor Abortion Rights and Christian Nationalism: Whose Beliefs? Whose Laws?, which will examine the current state of abortion rights in Pennsylvania and across the country at a moment of profound legal and political uncertainty. Register at bit.ly/jfasdabortionrights

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, who were senselessly murdered early...
09/01/2026

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, who were senselessly murdered early Monday morning. While details are still being released, the shooting outside Tucson’s Venture-N, an LGBTQ+-friendly establishment in Tucson, is being investigated as a hate crime.

Identity-based hatred and violence harm all of us. They undermine our sense of safety and security and threaten the bonds that we work hard to build. We stand in solidarity with those feeling fear, anger, and heartbreak in this moment and we pledge to help build a safer community.

Please join us, along with our friends and colleagues at Tucson Queerstory, Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, and Southern Arizona Senior Pride, for a community vigil in their names.

Wed., September 2nd
6:30 p.m.
At the Philip Walsted Memorial in Catalina Park
946 N 5th Ave.

May their memories be a blessing.

Join us at the museum for our first Gallery Chat of the season--Jewish Humor Through the Ages! September 3 at 11:00 AM, ...
08/12/2026

Join us at the museum for our first Gallery Chat of the season--Jewish Humor Through the Ages! September 3 at 11:00 AM, Miriam Furst will present an hour of smiles and laughter, reflecting on Jewish history and beyond. From events in the Tanach up to the present day, Miriam will give a bit of history about various eras and show how major events have influenced and transformed the Jewish sense of humor. Wit and humor can be more than just entertainment-- it can be a cultural touchstone, a coping device, and a powerful tool for resilience. Learn more and register at
tjmhc.org/programs-and-events/gallery-chat-jewish-humor

Poll workers make voting possible and help ensure that voting stays secure, accessible, and accurate for everyone in our...
08/11/2026

Poll workers make voting possible and help ensure that voting stays secure, accessible, and accurate for everyone in our community. It's paid, nonpartisan work that most people are eligible to do (in Arizona, you just need to be 16).

We believe democracy depends on people showing up, not just on Election Day, but in the work that makes every election possible. That's why several TJMHC staff members have already signed up to serve as poll workers this season, and we're inviting you to join us.

👉 powerthepolls.com/jewishdemocracy (please list Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center as your referring organization)

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564 S Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85701

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Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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