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Hours & Location
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is located at 818 Howard Avenue in New Orleans. Visit us six days a week from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We are closed on Tuesdays.
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Experience the Museum
MSJE shines a light on the experiences of "strangers in a strange land," who must simultaneously adapt to their surroundings and sustain their culture. But it is also a testament to the soul of the Southerner, who accepted Jewish neighbors as leaders, partners, and community members.
Exhibitions
Chapman Research Center
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Public Programs
Field Trips
Field trips at MSJE are available to 3rd - 12th Graders. Field Trips are interdisciplinary and object based, consisting of an interactive guided gallery tour and a hands-on program. They focus on the unique and little-known history of Southern Jews to encourage students explore concepts of identity, diversity, and acceptance.
Our Mission
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their communities. Through exhibits, collections, and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance.
Our States
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Thirteen states, 300 years, countless fried matzah balls!
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"The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is the finest reply to the often-heard comment,
'I didn’t know there were Jews in the South!'"
–– Deborah Lamensdorf Jacobs, Atlanta, GA
"The experience of Jews in the South is such a critical part of the overall Jewish story in the United States. We are pleased to be able to play a small role in this important undertaking."
— Kenny Friedman, Houston, TX
"Our own contributions of letters, photographs, and family items when joined with others allows us to see a bigger picture of Jewish life in the South. Thanks, MSJE, for giving us a place to do this."
–– Sam & Deborah Brackstone, Cordova, TN
"I live in California but am a proud member of MSJE because it preserves and shares the uniquely Southern Jewish story that is so deeply rooted in my own family history."
— Shelley Smolkin Hebert,
Palo Alto, CA
News, Topics, Events
Keep up to date with happenings at MSJE at the links below. You can also follow us on social media or subscribe to our monthly newsletter –The Southern Shmooze– for event updates, news, and more.