Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
Collecting, preserving and telling the history and stories of Delaware's Jewish community since 1974.
The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware is saddened by the death of Joel Citron. Joel served as treasurer of the JHSD for several years. We valued his service to the board and to the preservation of the history of the Jewish community in Delaware.
Our deepest sympathy go to his wife, Barbara and family.
The JHSD is pleased to be presenting Remembering Dear Mollye and the Delaware Jewish Community’s GREATEST GENERATION at Temple Beth El on Sunday, April 30. May is Jewish American Heritage Month and we will start it off with a tribute to the World War II heroes from Delaware.
The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware is pleased to have the opportunity to present a special program for Delaware state employees in Dover on May 25, 2016.
Get ready for Memorial Day and commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month with an introduction to one of Delaware’s treasures. “Dear Mollye” was the salutation to hundreds of letters written by Delaware service men and women during the Second World War. The collection in the archives of the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware was created by Miss Mollye Sklut who wrote hundreds of letters to those serving in the armed forces during the war. Many of the letters she received in reply were published in the Y-Recorder, a monthly publication of the Young Men’s Hebrew Association (YMHA) where Miss Sklut worked. The Jewish Historical Society’s archivist, Gail Pietrzyk, will give you a look at this remarkable collection of letters, photographs and the stories of the men and women who rightly deserve to be remembered as “the Greatest Generation.” Discover the challenges and technology of sending mailbags around the globe to carry letters to and from the troops. Learn about the first Delawarean killed in action and about many other Delaware heroes.
For information about offering this or similar programs to your group or organization, please contact the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware.
Stitching History From the Holocaust is an original exhibit created by and on loan from Jewish Museum Milwaukee. In coming months the exhibit will travel to the following locations.
At the Ruth Davis Design Gallery located in the new Nancy Nicholas Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology.
Opening: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016
1 p.m. – Panel discussion, “The story behind the exhibition”, followed by reception
Gallery hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm, Sunday, Noon – 4pm
At Jewish Museum of Florida – Florida International University • 301 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: 305-672-5044 • Fax: 305-672-5933
Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.