The Fate of Things: Memory Objects and Art
2 November - 28 February
In ‘The Fate of Things: Memory Objects and Art’, artists Anne Zahalka and Sylvia Griffin address loss and family trauma, attempting to piece together and make sense of fragmented histories.
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Past Exhibitions
Bobba Knows Best
September 2018 - January 2019
For the first time ever, the curators have crowd-sourced intimate photographs of grandmothers, taken with love, for an exhibition. This exhibition is a reflection of the strong bond that exists between grandmothers and their grandchildren. It is through these unique bonds that life lessons and age-old traditions are passed down.
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Unseen Untold: Our Curious Collection
28 March - 14 October 2018
To mark the Museum’s 25th anniversary, the curators go behind-the-scenes, delving into the Archives to show some serious, quirky and curious items, each with a unique story to tell.
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Registered, persecuted, annihilated: the sick and disabled under National Socialism
9-3 April 2018
Following an official apology for the crimes of psychiatrists under the National Socialist regime, the exhibition ‘Registered, persecuted, annihilated: the sick and disabled under National Socialism’ opened and focuses on this aspect of history.
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Who I am
Until April 2018
A photography exhibition by D-Mo Zajac about the Jewish community in Sydney.
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The Jews of Greece
October 25, 2017 - February 25, 2018
Through photography by Emmanuel Santos and documentary film by Carol Gordon and Natalie Cunningham, The Jews of Greece exhibition explores the history of one of the most ancient Jewish communities in the world.
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Battle of Beersheba
April - September 2017
We invite you to come and discover where the close relationship between Australia and Israel began.
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Closer: Portraits of Survival
26 March - 19 September
A powerful new exhibition exploring the artefacts and individuals that anchor us to the past.
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Standing Up
Closed
A striking photo exhibit profiling local humanitarians and philanthropists who have devoted their lives to promoting the welfare of others
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The Righteous Among Nations
Closing 2nd October
Profiling the ordinary heroes who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
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Anne Frank – A History for Today
Closed
Discover the life and times of the young girl whose voice Survived the Holocaust
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Australian Jewish News: 120th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
Closed
Featuring front covers from 120 years of the Australian Jewish News, reflecting the challenges, triumphs and changing face of Australian Jewry.
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The Great War – Through the lens of Harold Collins
April 14th - September 2015
A collection of photographs and diary extracts from serviceman and NAJEX founding member, Harold Emanuel Collins.
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Signs of Life – Letters of the Holocaust
Closed
After Hitler came into power, the daily life of every Jew in Germany changed. Some 40,000 fled and family relationships by mail began. View the Museum’s collection of postcards and letters of the Holocaust.
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Transcending Tradition
August 25 to November 13
This international exhibition explores the lives of Jewish mathematicians in German-speaking countries, from the 19th century through to their persecution in Nazi Germany.
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Drawing On Memory
June 23 to July 28 2014
An exhibition of drawings commissioned by Holocaust Survivor Harry J Fransman. The drawings depict his memories of the hardships and pain he endured during the Holocaust. Harry will be at the exhibition on Sundays from 11am to 3pm.
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Anne Frank – A History For Today
Extended until 9 June 2014
The Sydney Jewish Museum has chosen Anne Frank’s story to focus the public’s thinking about human atrocities.
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Dressing Sydney: The Jewish Fashion Story
January 2013 to January 2014
Where did the name TAROCASH come from? Who started up BLOCH ballet shoes and apparel? What famous people wore HAMMERMAN FURS?
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