About
Installation view of the exhibition Shifting the Gaze: Painting and Feminism at the Jewish Museum, 2010
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, we share ideas, provoke dialogue, and promote understanding.
The Jewish Museum was the first institution of its kind in the United States and is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world. The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Jewish Museum is a welcoming home to an ever-changing and dynamic range of opportunities for exploring multiple facets of the global Jewish experience.
Installation view of the exhibition Shifting the Gaze: Painting and Feminism at the Jewish Museum, 2010
Collection
Leadership
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- Shari Aronson, Chairman
- Sander Levy, Co-President
- Jane Wilf, Co-President
- Malcolm Levine, Vice Chair
- Harriet Schleifer, Vice Chair
- Nomi P. Ghez, Treasurer
- Jonathan Crystal, Assistant Treasurer
- Gail Alexander Binderman, Secretary
- James S. Snyder, Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, ex officio
- Marc Abramowitz
- Cassie Arison
- Debra Edelman
- Randall Eisenberg
- David Israel
- Virginia Kamsky
- Carol Schapiro Kekst
- Jonathan Krane
- Jeanette Lerman
- Betty Levin
- Andrew E. Lewin
- Phyllis Mack
- Aaron Malinsky
- Mahnaz Moinian
- Joshua Nash*
- Steve Novenstein
- Robert A. Pruzan*
- David L. Resnick
- Paul Salama-Caro
- David Sambur
- Stephen M. Scherr**
- John M. Shapiro
- Amy Rose Silverman
- James Stern
- Audrey Wilf
- Benjamin Winter
- Marshall Urist
- Barry J. Alperin**
- E. Robert Goodkind*
- Robert J. Hurst*
- Dr. Henry Kaufman
- Francine Klagsbrun
- Ellen Liman
- Susan Lytle Lipton*
- Leni May*
- Morris W. Offit*
- Amy Rubenstein
- H. Axel Schupf*
- John L. Vogelstein**
- Randy Michaels
- Claudia Gould
- Joan Rosenbaum
Officers
Members
Life Members
Advisors
Directors Emeriti
*Chairman Emeriti
**President Emeriti
Careers
The Jewish Museum is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and extends this commitment to all individuals including visitors, members, partners, and the institution’s workforce. The Museum cultivates a positive and collaborative workplace culture, where individual contributions are recognized as integral to the institution’s broader mission and ongoing success.
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Finance
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant is a highly hands-on role responsible for executing the organization’s core accounting functions, including the monthly close process, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue activity, payroll and benefits accounting, and audit support.
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Operations
Security Guard
The Museum’s Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors with the Museum’s visitors and guests.
Porter
The Porter is responsible for physical maintenance of the office areas, staff kitchens, public and staff restrooms, galleries and public areas. Additional responsibilities include set-ups for meetings and events. The Porter must be reliable, honest, and able to work independently and efficiently. Must have flexible schedule and able to cover day, evening and weekend shifts.
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Development
Development Associate, Institutional Giving
The Development Associate, Institutional Giving provides essential administrative, operational, and strategic support related to the Museum’s foundation, corporate, and government funders. The Development Associate will personally manage a portfolio of grants in partnership with the Associate Director, including overseeing aspects of grant proposals, reporting, stewardship, and funder engagement.
Associate Development Officer, Major Gifts
The Associate Development Officer, Major Gifts is a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented emerging fundraiser who manages a dynamic portfolio of individual donors. The role focuses on donor engagement, cultivation, and relationship building while providing essential administrative and clerical support to the Major Gifts team.
Development Manager, Office of the Chief Development Officer
The Development Manager, Office of the Chief Development Officer, serves as a key member of the CDO’s core team, providing daily, high-level management of the CDO’s office, project management across a range of areas, and coordination on behalf of the CDO throughout the Museum and with a range of external stakeholders.
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Curatorial Affairs
Director of Curatorial Services & Exhibition Administration
The Jewish Museum seeks a highly experienced museum professional, strategic thinker, and diplomatic professional to oversee major administration functions of the curatorial department with enhanced focus on implementing strategies for a sustainable program of traveling exhibitions, borrowed shows, and institutional partnerships.
Claudia Gould Curator/Associate Curator
The Claudia Gould Curator/Associate Curator is open to candidates prepared for either the full or associate curator title. The ideal candidate will be a vital member of the curatorial team at the Jewish Museum, playing an instrumental role in working with the archives, collections, and library in enhancing the research, organization, display, and scholarship of these assets. They will also initiate and support exhibitions that foreground the breadth and depth of the collection, including focus installations developed for the Museum’s renewed collection galleries which opened in October 2025 and exhibitions connecting the Museum’s mission and its collection to broader art historical and cultural themes.
Space Rentals
Host your special event at the Jewish Museum, housed in the landmarked Warburg Mansion on Museum Mile. Select from a range of elegant rental spaces accommodating groups from 60 - 200 guests. All event fees support the Jewish Museum.
Contact
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General Information, Ticketing, and Tours:
212.423.3200 ext. 0
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Press:
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School Programs:
212.423.3270
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FAQs
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Can the Jewish Museum appraise artwork and artifacts?
The Museum and its staff are unable to authenticate or perform appraisals of works of art or artifacts for the public. We suggest that you consult a reputable art dealer, appraiser, or auction house. You may also wish to contact the Appraisers Association of America to get more information on certain types of appraisals.
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Does the Jewish Museum ever donate admission passes for organizations holding fundraisers?
A request for donations of admission passes may be submitted by email to Visitor Experience at [email protected]. Be sure to include the name of the organization and the date of your fundraiser.
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I own an object or artwork that I would like to donate to the Jewish Museum. What should I do?
The Jewish Museum’s collection has benefitted from the generosity of numerous donors over the years. The Museum collects Judaica (Jewish ceremonial objects), work by Jewish artists, and art that relates to Jewish subjects, themes, or experiences. (The Museum does not collect historical documents, artifacts from the Holocaust, or Jewish books or manuscripts).
If you are interested in offering an object or artwork to the Jewish Museum, and you believe the work is appropriate for our institution, please send the following information to [email protected] and include “Donation Inquiry” in the subject line:
- Cover letter stating your intentions for donation
- Your contact information
- Artist’s name (or country of origin for Judaica/anonymous artworks), title, date, medium, dimensions for each object / artwork
- High resolution image(s) of each object / artwork
- Provenance (ownership history), including when and how the object(s) / artwork(s) came into your possession
Please note that only email submissions will be reviewed, and that email attachments must not exceed 20 MB total. Potential donations cannot be brought to the Museum or left in our custody, and we cannot review objects or artworks in person. Due to the volume of offers we receive, we are not be able to respond directly to every submission. If your proposal is of interest, a member of the curatorial department will contact you.
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I am an artist (or artist representative) and would like a curator to see my work. What should I do?
If you would like to introduce the Museum to your work, or the work of an artist you represent, please send the following materials to [email protected] and include “Artist Submission” in the subject line:
- Cover letter with your contact information
- Artist CV or resume
- Artist’s and/or representative’s statement about the work
- PDF portfolio of images with title, date, medium, and dimensions for each artwork (20 works maximum)
- Critical reviews and/or scholarly essays on the work if available
Please note that only email submissions will be reviewed, and that email attachments must not exceed 20 MB total. Original artworks cannot be brought to the Museum or left in our custody, and we cannot review materials or portfolios in person. The Jewish Museum values the work of artists from around the globe, but the volume of submissions often outnumbers staff capacity to review and respond to each individually. For that reason, the Museum treats the review process as informational only. Critiques or comments are not offered on submissions. A member of the curatorial department will get back to artists or their representatives if the work is of interest.
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How do I submit a film for consideration for the New York Jewish Film Festival?
Please complete and submit the NYJFF Film Submission Form.
Festival dates: January 13 – 27, 2027
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I am a curator and would like to submit a proposal for an exhibition at the Jewish Museum. What should I do?
If you are a curator interested in proposing an exhibition for the Jewish Museum, please send the following materials to [email protected] and include “Exhibition Proposal” in the subject line:
- Cover letter with curator’s contact information
- Curator’s CV or resume
- A concise proposal detailing the thesis of your exhibition
- An illustrated checklist with identifying information for each work (artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, collection)
- Brief biographies of all artists
- A maximum of ten supplemental images
Please note that only email submissions will be reviewed, and that email attachments must not exceed 20 MB total. Due to the volume of proposals we receive, we are not able to respond directly to every submission. If your proposal is of interest, a member of the curatorial department will contact you.
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I am conducting research on your past exhibitions and would like to learn more about your archives. What should I do?
Due to limited staff availability, we are only able to accommodate a limited number of research and archival requests at this time. Please email your research inquiries to [email protected]. Requests will be reviewed quarterly. If your research request is approved, a member of the curatorial department will contact you.