The Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven

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We are a grassroots organization – most of our funding comes from membership and community donations. Please consider supporting our work of preserving Jewish New Haven’s history, assisting researchers from around the world, and creating engaging public programming.

A collection of vintage black-and-white photographs and postcards with historical significance.

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Our archives includes records, personal papers, photographs, and artifacts from local Jewish businesses, organizations, and community members. Also in our collection, the New Haven Jewish Ledger, city directories, and high school yearbooks.

Upcoming Events

Meeting the Moment Session 1: Back Channels or Taking It to the Streets? American Jew’s Approach to Rescue European Jewry

Rabbi Charles Savenor Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Temple Beth Sholom, 9:30 AM Rabbi Charles Savenor is the Executive Director of Civic Spirit. Founded in 2017, Civic Spirit provides training […]


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13
December
2026

Temple Beth Sholom,

1809 Whitney Ave

Hamden,

CT

06517

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Meeting the Moment Session 2: Reflecting on American Jewish Identity in the 21st Century

Nicholas Lemann January 31, 2027 at Congregation Mishkan Israel Nicholas Lemann is an American writer and academic, and is the Joseph Pulitzer II and Edith Pulitzer Moore Professor of Journalism […]


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31
January
2027

Congregation Mishkan Israel,

785 Ridge Rd

Hamden,

CT

06517

United States

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Contact Information

Phone Number: (203) 392-6125
Email: info@jewishhistorynh.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3251, New Haven, CT 06515https://www.facebook.com/JHSGNH/

We are a member agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and a historical society of the Ethnic Heritage Center.

Hours

Monday10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday8 am – 5 pm
Wednesday8 am – 5 pm
Thursday8 am – 5 pm
Friday8 am – 5 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Please make an appointment in advance of your visit!