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Join us on a musical journey to discover the birth of American Popular Song and the incredible life of Irving Berlin. The Flying Carpet Theatre Company brings you a fantastic show where Atlanta's top musical theater artists will perform Berlin's timeless songs while sharing his inspiring story. From classics like "Blue Skies" to "God Bless America," you'll be enchanted

Join us at the Memorial to the Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery as we commemorate the Six Million Jews murdered in the Holocaust during the 59th Community-Wide Holocaust Commemoration.

THIS TOUR IS SOLD-OUT Plunge into the history of Jewish Atlanta as we explore Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst Victorian gardens and marble and granite sculptures, we will walk through the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish grounds of this powerful city landmark. Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 70,000 people, including many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens. It is also home to three separate Jewish burial sections – including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. Come enjoy a stroll around one of Atlanta’s most beautiful public parks, while we discuss some fascinating stories of the individual lives and religious organizations that enabled the city’s Jewish community to persist and flourish.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening as the Atlanta-based Joe Alterman Trio takes the stage once more at the Breman, this time joined by the renowned jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist, Ken Peplowski. Get your tickets now for a mesmerizing Jazz experience that will leave you spellbound!

This Program Has Been Postponed

Ruth (Renee) Hartz, is a dedicated Holocaust speaker addressing tolerance, prejudice, and discrimination. As a young girl ages 4 to 7, she was a hidden child with her family in southern France during World War II. She and her family were sheltered by local villagers, and she spent time in a small Catholic convent to avoid capture by both the Vichy French Police and the Gestapo. Through resourcefulness and unusually good fortune, she and her parents survived and returned to Paris after.

Join us for a Something Special Sunday event presented by Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein, featuring renowned Atlanta photographer Ron Sherman . The event will commence at 2 pm with a captivating presentation by Ron, showcasing his recently published coffee-table book titled "Witness: A Photographic Essay of Humor and Heart."

Music of Mendelssohn, Gershwin, and Golijov is performed by the Vega Quartet, cellist Charae Krueger, and William Ransom, piano. Cellist Charae Krueger, Principal Cellist of the Atlanta Opera Orchestra and the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and Professor of Cello at KSU performs Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant Sonata in D Major with ECMSA Artistic Director William Ransom; the international award-winning Vega Quartet plays Osvaldo Golijov’s moving and timely “Tenebrae” (written in 2002 in response to violence in Israel); and Ransom plays the original solo piano version of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”, celebrating the 100th year of it’s composition.

ORAN ETKIN — Not since Benny Goodman and Eddie Daniels has one artist on clarinet captured the attention of critics and captivated audiences! His new release, OPEN ARMS (JAN 2024) brings musicians from all over the planet together in a hope-filled musical journey, uniting cultures and people from around the world!

Admission is free. Preregistration is required to reserve your seat. Holocaust survivor and Breman Museum speaker Bebe Forehand presents her remarkable story of resilience at this free presentation.

Janice Rothschild Blumberg at 100 a Live Stream Zoom Event Moderated by Melissa Fay Greene

From Jan 31 - February 7th Check for Dates and Times! Explore the world of Jan Karski through an enlightening virtual tour presented by The Breman Musuem in partnership with Theatrical Outfit. Delve into the depths of history with our informative 1-hour virtual tour, which takes you on an educational journey through The Breman Museum's Holocaust exhibition. This experience offers an explanation of the Holocaust, providing insights into the complex choices faced by rescuers and resisters like Karski.

During your tour of the Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years Exhibition, your will learn about the history of the Holocaust through personal stories, artifacts and photographs.

Holocaust survivor and Breman Museum speaker George Rishfeld presents his remarkable story of resilience at this free presentation.

Genealogy Mentoring Meeting presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia and The Breman.

The Afro-Semitic Experience is a band that offers a powerful and poetic musical experience that celebrates diversity, promotes social justice, and inspires hope and joy. They blend Jewish and African-American music to create a dynamic and energizing sound. The group was founded in 1998 by pianist and composer Warren Byrd and bassist David Chevan and has since expanded to include a diverse group of talented musicians.

Featuring live musical performance, storytelling, and provocative discussion, this one-of-kind show has been curated to share the Black and Jewish origins of American music and culture. From the creation of the music itself to dawning of the modern music business, this program examines the important, prolific and complicated relationship between these two minorities who, together, made American music "American."

Cantor Gideon Zelermyer leads a family-friendly celebration of music from around the Jewish world: pop, Broadway, classical and liturgical, including the music of his friend and collaborator, Leonard Cohen. Gideon Zelermyer has performed around the world as a featured soloist.

Holocaust survivor and Breman Museum speaker, Ben Walker presents his remarkable story of resilience at this free presentation. Seating is limited - reserve your seat today.

Join us for an unforgettable in-person event at The Breman Museum! Experience the inspiring story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a remarkable woman who overcame adversity to become a renowned sex therapist. Through captivating storytelling and engaging visuals, this event will take you on a journey through her life, from her escape from the Holocaust to her groundbreaking work in the field of human sexuality. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the incredible experiences of Dr. Ruth and gain valuable insights into relationships and intimacy.

Join us for a captivating presentation and discussion with Clay Barr, President of the Barr Foundation Judaica on our latest exhibition, The Guiding Hand. This remarkable showcase features over 130 Torah pointers, or "yad" in Hebrew, which serve as both tools of devotion and exquisite works of art.

Enjoy a bagel and relax while Dr. Fred Katz shares his photography and stories about Holocaust memorials from around the world.

Jewish Genealogy Panel – Embark on a captivating journey through time and heritage at our "Jewish Genealogy Panel" from 11 AM to Noon. Join experts Gary Deutsch, known for his Jewish roots expertise, and passionate genealogist Gary Palgon, skilled in untangling ancestral stories. Alongside them, Peggy Freedman, renowned for her research skills, and archive navigation master Hariette Gershon complete the panel. Engage with these genealogy virtuosos to unearth your family's hidden tales and forge deeper connections to your Jewish heritage. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover your past's secrets!

The Breman and Tara Theatre present Born to Be Wild: A Dennis Hopper Mini Fest hosted by Dr. Eddy von Mauer, featuring screenings of three films starring the edgy character actor, at the Tara Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2023. The screenings are being presented in conjunction with The Breman’s exhibition ICONS: Selections from The Portrait Unbound, Photography by Robert Weingarten. The Tara, Atlanta’s beloved art house movie theater dating to 1968, is at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E.

Photographer Robert Weingarten will speak on Sunday, September 10, at The Breman in a program, “Pushing Boundaries,” being presented in conjunction with his exhibition ICONS: Selections from The Portrait Unbound, Photography by Robert Weingarten. Also participating in the 2 p.m. program is Shannon Perich, author and curator of the Photographic History Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Leo Frank was a pencil factory superintendent in Georgia in April 1913 when his coworker, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, was murdered. Her body was found in the factory’s basement, and Frank was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. Many since have examined the case and posited that Frank was denied a fair trial and unjustly convicted amid a wave of antisemitic fervor – it was this fervor that spurred a mob of people to storm the prison and lynch Frank on August 17, 1915. Frank is the only Jew known to be murdered in this way in American history. Frank’s case has since become the subject of multiple investigations and alleged-coverups, not to mention books, movies, and the current Broadway revival of the musical Parade.

In this program "Hank Aaron: Portrait of the Player and the Man," Jeff Schultz, senior writer for The Athletic and Zach Klein, sports director for Channel 2 Action News explore the amazing highs and sobering lows that were never far apart in “The Hammer’s” world.

Our knowledgeable docents will provide invaluable insights into the exhibits, sharing stories of resilience, courage, and hope through the stories of survivors who made their homes in Atlanta.

Our knowledgeable docents will provide invaluable insights into the exhibits, sharing stories of resilience, courage, and hope through the stories of survivors who made their homes in Atlanta.

John Heginbotham and John Welker in conversation on choreography & Heginbotham's work with the legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Kendall Rae Johnson the amazing 8-year-old along with her mother Ursula present the story of how 6-year-old Kendall became the youngest certified farmer in the State of Georgia. They will give tips on growing your own edible garden for urban to suburban gardens.

Discover the collage photography of Robert Weingarten, then create your own colorful collage art. For parents and children aged 6+ Starting at 1 PM your instructor, Jane Leavey will take participants through the ICONS Selections from The Portrait Unbound, Photography by Robert Weingarten exhibition and encourage everyone to discover the images in the collage portraits.

Enjoy the Music and Songs of Stephen Sondheim, performed by Voices of Note, at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 21 in the Breman Museum's intimate theater. Under the direction of David Aurilio, this umbrella organization “serves the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus and Atlanta Women's Chorus in fulfilling their vision to open hearts and minds through music in Atlanta for the past 42 years. Each chorus inspires dialog and drives social equity through artistic excellence.

Recieve in person assistance with your genealogy research is available at our library. A member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia will help you learn the techniques to discover your family’s history.

Richard Wagner was a revolutionary whose inspired compositions and expansive vision changed the course of classical music forever. At the same time, he was a man of his time, a German nationalist who absorbed and even amplified the casual and cruel social anti-Semitism of the 19th century. Despite being surrounded by exceptional Jewish musicians who championed his career and supported his musical vision, Wagner publicly encouraged the growing political racism of the time. Yet, his actions and personal relationships often belied this position.

THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT. In this hybrid of concert and cabaret, performers will weave the Gershwins’ fascinating life with performances of some of his songs.

Breman Museum to present poets Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris in Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) program.

ICONS showcases Robert Weingarten’s innovative and ground breaking visual biographies of notable American ICONS including Henry Aaron, Stephen Sondheim, Sandra Day O’Connor, Colin Powell, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alice Waters.

The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, is cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement.

Reuniting for a concert titled “Joe Alterman & Houston Person: Together Again” at the Breman Museum on March 12, pianist Alterman and saxophonist Person will dig into standards of the Great American Songbook.

Free Admission to the Museum and a Public Holocaust Speaker and Tour at The Breman Museum.

SPRING THEATER WITH THE BRAID (Livestreamed Storytelling Performances)

Attend this guided tour of Absence of Humanity - The Holocaust Years 1933-1945 free with admission. Learn the history and lessons of the Holocaust through the experiences of survivors who made their homes in Atlanta.

Join us for Bagels & Books at The Breman with author and citizen extraordinaire, Janice Rothschild Blumberg as she is interviewed by her son, Bill Rothschild. The topic of discussion will be Janice's recent book What's Next? Southern Dreams, Jewish Deeds and the Challenge of Looking Back while Moving Forward

What can a play from 16th-century England tell us about how antisemitism and other prejudicial beliefs operate in our world today?

Born in the caves of Ukraine, Hershel Greenblat survived the Holocaust because of the resourcefulness and determination of his parents in evading the Nazis. As he states, “It is because of my parents’ unwavering will that we were able to survive the horrors of the Holocaust.” When the family settled in Atlanta, Hershel learned how to become an American as well as an active member of his southern community.

Admission to the museum is free on Sunday December 18th from 11 AM – 4 PM History with Chutzpah co-curator, Sandy Berman will host a curator’s tour for visitors starting at noon.

Mark Gindick gives a highly personal lecture/demonstration about circus and clown life. He traces how a lawyer’s kid in the NY suburbs fell in love with physical comedy and by the end of his teens was touring the country with Ringling Bros (red-nosed, face covered in red and white greasepaint). Rich with humor, honesty, and historical sweep, this lecture/dem showcases a major American clown’s deeply personal journey through all of the major touring circus companies. Mark explains how he got into the circus, thrived, and then after a series of setbacks, almost left the circus forever.

CORRESPONDING ANGLES Please join us as liberator Judge Aaron Cohn's Daughter, Gail, and Holocaust Survivor Itzik Slodowski's son, Reuben Sloan M.D., share a fascinating and remarkable account of how the two families learned that they shared a common history.

Prolific Jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen presents the Anat Cohen Quartetinho at The Breman Auditorium. Performance and Reception.

The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the Atlanta Jews of Color Council, and the JCRC to present a community-wide inaugural Jewish arts showcase dedicated to the multiplicity of Jewish identities. You're invited to join us as we celebrate Jewish diversity through the arts.

Like Anne Frank, Bebe Forehand was hidden away from the Nazis in an attic. A friend brought food, books and materials to read during the months while her family was in hiding. As a result, her mother, father, grandfather and brother were all able to survive the Holocaust.

The Breman Museum and Neranenah will join forces again to bring you a special hometown performance by saxophonist Eddie Barbash on Thursday, October 20.

WHEN: OCT 2 | 2 PM WHERE: The Breman Museum Lumière and the Breman Museum are pleased to announce a presentation by San Francisco filmmaker Jane Levy Reed on the life and work of John Gutmann. Reed, a friend of Gutmann, is the director of the film: My Eyes Were Fresh: The Life and Photographs of John Gutmann. Drawing on her personal relationship with the artist, Reed will discuss his life as a photographer, painter and educator, highlighting the influences that formed Gutmann’s unique career in Germany and the United States

Poetry@Tech and The Breman Museum present poets - Alicia Ostriker, Rosebud Ben Oni, & Rachel Galvin

Come early to hang out, drink and eat and stay for the show. The brewery will be open and we will have a vegetarian food truck on site.

Soulive and Lettuce co-founder, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter-produce Eric Krasno continues to evolve with each record, project, and performance. Something of a musical journeyman, his extensive catalog comprises three solo albums, four Lettuce albums, twelve Soulive albums, and production and/or songwriting for Norah Jones, Robert Randolph, Pretty Lights, Talib Kweli, 50 Cent, Aaron Neville, and Allen Stone.

Come celebrate Shabbat with Neranenah. We'll gather to relax and unwind as we enjoy a unique and truly "Atlanta" musical experience with The Hello, Goodbye, & Peace Ensemble.

This Jewish father-son have been writing, producing, and playing music side by side for decades. We are thrilled to bring them to Atlanta for a special concert and conversation evening. While they each have their own style and influences, they complement each other perfectly. They don’t often share the stage, so you are truly in for a treat!

Live at Mister Kelly’s is the story of two legendary Chicago night clubs - London House & Mister Kelly's - both of which illuminated the entire country by launching talent like Barbra Streisand, Herbie Hancock, Bette Midler, and Richard Pryor. Its Jewish visionary owners George and Oscar Marienthal smashed color and gender barriers to put fresh, irreverent voices in the spotlight and transform entertainment in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ’70s.

Join us for our latest production of Jews in Jazz. This program will be recorded live for broadcast later in the summer. Only 60 Member/VIP seats are available so RSVP today.

The Museum will be closed in Observance of Juneteenth

The Museum will Be Closed in Observance of Shavuot

An interview and lecture with Photographer and Author Andrew Feiler

AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 7th - 31st.

Join us for a dynamic evening honoring our past... and ensuring our future! For more information email Lizzie Lack at llack@thebreman.org.

What will we be doing? This two-part workshop is a hands-on onsite workshop at The Breman in which you will explore artistic ways to honor a woman who has left an indelible mark on your life. The Breman’s newest exhibition, History with Chutzpah, will inspire us: it explores the themes we want to explore in the workshop—among them, Courage & Conformity, Hope & Survival, Success & Loss, Patriotism & Perseverance, Benevolence & Community. We will work with a familiar object-- the handbag--or its other forms, the tote, knapsack, satchel, briefcase, etc.—to transform these familiar objects into mixed-media pieces rich with symbolism and meaning. We chose mixed media because it opens the door for the confirmed non-artist, as well as the seasoned artist, to work creatively.

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia presents this exclusive author talk with Professor Laura Leibman author of Once We Were Slaves: The Extraordinary Journey of a Multi-Racial Jewish Family. Professor Leibman will share the extraordinary story of a Jewish genealogist from a prominent American family with a Jewish American pedigree going back before the Revolutionary War. She was searching for her grandmother's maternal line, and expected to find wealthy Sephardic Jews. Instead, she found poor, enslaved ancestors whose life stories will upend many of the ideas that we have about ourselves.

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education at The Breman Museum and The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast United States will present a virtual speaking engagement and discussion with Holocaust Survivor speaker, George Rishfeld.

The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel offers an unprecedented, in-depth conversation between the world’s most revered Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, and a son of survivors, Howard Reich. What had started as an interview assignment from the Chicago Tribune quickly evolved into a friendship and a partnership. Here Wiesel – at the end of his life – looks back on his ideas and writings on the Holocaust, synthesizing them in his conversations with Reich. The insights on life, ethics, and memory that Wiesel offers, and Reich illuminates will not only help the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors understand their painful inheritance, but will benefit everyone, young and old. Howard Reich will be interviewed by Alison Pure-Slovin, Midwest Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center

On Wednesday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m., the Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRC), along with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and many Jewish partners and interfaith allies, will host an Atlanta Solidarity Community Chanukah at The Temple. The limited in-person program (masks required) will also be live-streamed so people can join in by lighting their own menorahs during the program. Presentations will be given by the ADL, the AJC Black/Jewish Coalition, local rabbis, elected officials, musical guests, and interfaith allies from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Episcopal Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All participants for in-person attendance need to be registered. The program will be followed by a young adult social hour hosted by the Philos Project. Registration and event details can be found here: Contact Leslie Anderson (770-366-7686) with any questions.

A free tour with admission in the morning this Sunday!

The Breman Museum and the MJCCA Book Fest In Your Living Room Present Andrew Feiler, A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools That Changed America Zoom Author Talk & Q & A

Please join The Breman Museum and the Simon Wiesenthal Center for a special interview featuring Silvia Foti author of My Nazi Grandfather: How I Discovered My Grandfather Was a War Criminal.

Kennesaw State University's Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music (BSOM), in partnership with KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) and The Breman Museum, will present "Kristallnacht Commemoration" on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Concert Hall in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. The event includes music, commentary, and a traveling exhibition.

The Breman Museum and MJCCA Book Fest In Your Living Room Present Mark Oppenheimer, Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood Author Talk & Q & A

Lucy Adlington, The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive In Conversation with Adina Jocelyn Langer. Curator, Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Kennesaw State University

Israel Institute Visiting Artist Ido Gidron offers a glimpse into his studio process through the sharing of his choreographic work which features dance students from Kennesaw State University where Gidron currently serves as Artist in Residence. Following the showing of his work in progress, he will be joined by a distinguished panel for a discussion on art and Israeli culture and identity.

Poetry@Tech, the South’s Premier reading series, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, along with the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum of Atlanta, are pleased to partner to feature acclaimed poets Erika Meitner, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, Eleanor Wilner, MacArthur Genius Fellowship winner, and Frost Medal recipient from the Poetry Society of America, and Afaa Michael Weaver, winner of the Guggenheim Fellowship and Kingsley Tufts Award, for an evening of poetry Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7pm. No RSVP or registration is required. The reading is FREE and open to the public, and will take place virtually via BlueJeans. For Livestream links and other information https://poetry.gatech.edu/events/evening-of-poetry-2021 For more information, contact Travis Denton via email at travis.denton@lmc.gatech.edu. The event will be virtual and is free and open to the public.

The Breman Museum and the MJCCA Book Fest In Your Living Room Present Mindy Weisel, author of AFTER: The Obligation of Beauty,  in conversation with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat. This compelling and candid memoir by Mindy Weisel, an internationally acclaimed artist and author and cousin to famed author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, traces her search for beauty in her life, which began as a child born in the Bergen-Belsen Displaced Person’s Camp to parents who had survived the Auschwitz concentration camp.

2020 Hindsight: A pivotal moment in history, through the eyes of Atlanta’s Jewish women and girls is the first publication of its kind to capture the experiences of Jewish women and girls during this historic moment in time. This poignant collection of stories and poetry exudes a profound sense of personal discovery, depth and hope, recalling candid reflections of the struggles endured by women and girls in Atlanta’s Jewish community during a most challenging year. Writers ranging in age from 7-90, pulled back the curtain on their innermost thoughts to illuminate what’s really going on in their lives and offer powerful and provocative testimony.

We will be closed in observance of Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

We will be closed in observance of Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

We will be closed in observance of Sukkot

We will be closed in observance of Sukkot

The Museum will be closed in observance of Yom Kippur.

Access opens up on August 8th and Runs until September 8th. The Breman in conjunction with the Ballethnic Dance Company has commissioned a series of dances based on the works of the prominent artists featured in A Jazz Memoir: The Photography of Herb Snitzer. Join us for a night of dance for the cost of a donation. Any size donation will grant you access to the event, as little as 1 cent or as much as you like.

Enjoy a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable Docents.

Enjoy a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable Docents.

The Breman Museum is thrilled to present, for the first time anywhere, bestselling author Bruce Feiler (Walking the Bible, Council of Dads, Life Is in the Transitions) and his brother, photographer and writer Andrew Feiler (Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color; A Better Life for their Children), in conversation about being fifth-generation Jewish Georgians and their upbringing in Savannah, the role of Southern Jews in American today, and their most recent work.

March 2020, due to the COVID pandemic, we postponed the Molly Blank Concert featuring Perla Batalla performing In The House of Cohen, a tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen. We are happy to announce the performance is now scheduled for the 15th of August and you are invited. Hallelujah!

Enjoy a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable Docents.

Join us to relive a landmark moment in the history of our nation's civil rights struggle when 16 rabbis were arrested in St. Augustine, FL, in 1964 in support of Martin Luther King's request to Jewish leaders to help bring attention to the plight of black people in America.

In August of 2017, neo-Nazis and white supremacists stormed the city of Charlottesville, leaving death and trauma in their wake. The violence was a wakeup call for many Americans about the rise of right-wing extremism in our midst. Tragically, that threat has only grown in the years sense, with violent attacks devastating communities from Poway to Pittsburgh, El Paso to Atlanta. But we are not powerless. In just a few months, a groundbreaking lawsuit against the organizers of the Charlottesville attack goes to trial, with the potential to bankrupt and dismantle the hate groups at the center of this movement.

Join us for "Researching Jewish Families in America," a special series of JewishGenTalks highlighting archives, museums, and historical society collections of interest to family historians from around the country. The inaugural talk will focus on Southern Jewish Resources, and will feature repositories with collections about the Jews of South. The program is co-sponsored by the Southern Jewish Historical Society.

Nazi resistance fighter Sophie Scholl (9 May 1921 – 22 February 1943) was a member of the group The White Rose. She, her brother Hans, and other members of the group were executed on February 22nd, 1943, for treason after publishing multiple leaflets criticizing the Nazi regime at the University of Munich. She was 21 years old at the time of her death.

Join fellow Georgians and others across the Southeast for a live digital program featuring representatives from the Museum’s National Institute for Holocaust Documentation who collect, preserve, and make accessible to the public our vast collection of record on the Holocaust. Learn how the Museum continues its acquisition efforts despite the pandemic and about a project that, in a race against time, collects eyewitness accounts abroad to expand what is known about Holocaust history.

The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson was the first hit Hollywood film musical with synchronized sound. Telling a story about Jewish assimilation via jazz music, the film notoriously featured Al Jolson in blackface for its climatic numbers. Join Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews and Dr. Matthew H. Bernstein for discussion of its use of jazz, its racial dynamics, and its place in the long and unfortunate history of the representation of Blackface, which persists to this day.

What would you do if you learned that your country was enacting a plan to annihilate an entire people? That is the gut-wrenching question faced by Eduard Schulte, a captain of German industry who was familiar with the Nazi High Command. Schulte’s identity was a closely guarded secret and his heroic act to attempt to stop the Holocaust was kept hidden for over forty years. The Righteous brings to light the remarkable and inspiring true story of Eduard Schulte.

This year marks the 56th Annual Community-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration (Day of the Holocaust Remembrance). Highlights include the story of how the monument came to be and a poignant lighting of the six elegant torches onsite in honor of the six million Jews that were lost.

MIRRORS | MAER'OT features extraordinary music by six Jewish women and conversations surrounding their process and their art. The program will include music by Lera Auerbach, Alyssa Weinberg, Gabriela Lena Frank, Judith Shatin, Nomi Epstein and Betty Olivero (links to their work are below). Though they are renowned composers, the concert will mark the Georgia concert debut for compositions by all six. “Women face many obstacles in classical music,” according to Bent Frequency, which cites a study showing that “only 5 percent of the music played by professional groups in the U.S. is composed by women. Music by Jewish women is even less frequently performed despite there being a wealth of talented composers.”

Join Dr. Perry Brickman, the foremost historian on the Emory Dental School Scandal, as he discusses one of the most infamous cases of Antisemitism in America and a pivotal moment in Atlanta’s Jewish history. The class will be moderated by Dr. Eric Goldstein, Judith London Evans Director, Tam Institute for Jewish Studies at Emory University.

Join biographer David Lowe as he discusses the life and career of one of Atlanta’s most prominent and trailblazing Jewish politicians, Morris Abram. The class will be moderated by Dr. Catherine Lewis, Professor of History and Assistant Vice President of Museum, Archives, & Rare Books at Kennesaw State University.

Join Associate Professor of History at Georgia State University, Dr. Marni Davis, as she discusses her research on the old Jewish neighborhood of Atlanta. The class will be moderated by ethnographer of the Atlanta Sephardic community, Dan Maslia.

With Purim approaching, we'll learn to make these classic triangle cookies which carry deep Jewish symbolism. We welcome back Debbie Lewis as our teacher, who grew up in the back of her mom’s chocolate shop in Cleveland. She grew up on the Jewish classics, like bagels and knishes. As a teen she traveled to Israel, which sparked her passion and curiosity for the foods of the Middle East. She’s known in Atlanta for teaching kids' cooking classes. She is the Founder of Red Spoon Bakery and leads team building through cooking experiences along with children’s cooking classes.

Join the foremost historian on Rich’s department store, Jeff Clemmons, as he discusses the store that became synonymous with Atlanta and tied to the cultural, social, architectural, and philanthropical fabric of Atlanta. The class will be moderated by the president of the Rich Foundation, Tom Asher.

With more than 12,000 works, the Yad Vashem Art Collection is the most comprehensive collection of Holocaust art in the world. Explore art produced during the Holocaust, discover the incredible stories of persecuted artists who risked their lives in order to leave a trace for posterity. How were these works created and how did they survive? Survey a selection of highlights from the Yad Vashem Art Collection with Eliad Moreh-Rosenberg, Curator & Art Department Director, Museums Division of Yad Vashem.

Based on the New York Times bestselling book and Tumblr page of the same name, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the first-ever museum exhibition focused solely on this judicial icon, whose image graces mugs, t-shirts, posters, and bobbleheads. The exhibit is a vibrant exploration of Justice Ginsburg’s life and her numerous, often simultaneous roles as a student, wife, mother, lawyer, judge, women’s rights pioneer, and Internet phenomenon.

Edutainment at its best. Dr. Gordon Vernick plays trumpet accompanied by vocalist Rita Graham and pianist Kevin Bales as Dr. Vernick tells stories about the significant roles Jews played in the Jazz world. Learn about the contributions of Jewish composers, producers, performers, writers and entrepreneurs.

Join esteemed historians Mark Bauman, Leonard Rogoff, and Diane Vecchio as they discuss the legacy of Jewish women’s activism in Atlanta and the region. Hear these three experts examine suffragettes and the evolving role of women in Jewish social services.

Manuela and her family survived the Holocaust hiding in Vichy France. Her story honors the “conspiracy of goodness” that saved them -- from Parisian neighbors and friends, to members of the Resistance, to the grace of villagers who never revealed their whereabouts despite great danger to themselves.

Join Steve Oney, the foremost historian on the Leo Frank case, as he discusses one of the most infamous cases of Antisemetism in America and a pivotal moment in Atlanta’s Jewish history. The class will be moderated by founding archivist of The Breman, Sandra Berman, who devoted her career to collecting original historic items from the case and curated an in-depth exhibition that traveled around the country.

More than one million Jewish children were killed during the Holocaust and countless others survived. Some, like Anne Frank, kept diaries in which they confided their hopes, fears, and experiences. Join us for a special virtual reading of excerpts from these diaries, narrated by Liev Schreiber, and featuring readings from Mayim Bialik, Mandy Gonzalez, Daniel Kahn, Adam Kantor, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Stephanie Lynn Mason, Zalmen Mlotek, Amit Rahav, Eleanor Reissa, Yelena Schmulenson, Alexandra Silber, Abby Stein, Danny Strong, and Michael Zegen.

The Breman Museum is excited to welcome the Joe Alterman Trio back to the Stage for a Hanukkah Eve musical treat! On Wednesday December 9 at 7 PM the trio returns for a Live Zoom performance of music by jazz musicians featured in the current photography exhibition A Jazz Memoir: Photography by Herb Snitzer. Featured artists include Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone and many others.

In honor of Atlanta Jewish community pillar Janice Rothschild Blumberg, please join The Breman Museum, Southern Jewish Historical Society, and The Temple as we unite two of her passions: history and theater. Hear keynote speaker and acclaimed playwright, Alfred Uhry, discuss his own reflections on the intersection between race and religion through his award-winning plays based on Jewish life in Atlanta and the American South.

Join Tradition Kitchens and The Breman Museum on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM to learn from Carol Nemo as she teaches us how to make her delicious Toffee Matzah Crunch-- a winter holiday treat inspired by tradition!

We are thrilled to present this exclusive Book Talk with author Bruce Feiler Bruce is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers; the presenter of two primetime series on PBS; and the inspiration for the drama series COUNCIL OF DADS on NBC. Bruce's two TED Talks have been viewed more than two million times. Employing a firsthand approach to his work, Bruce is known for living the experiences he writes about. His work combines timeless wisdom with timely knowledge to allow people to live with more meaning, passion, and joy. His new book, LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS: Mastering Change at Any Age, describes his journey across America, collecting hundreds of life stories, exploring how we can navigate the growing number of life transitions with great purpose and skill. It was a Top 10 New York Times bestseller.

George was born in Warsaw, Poland. As an infant, he was thrown over the barbed-wire fence of the Vilna Ghetto into the waiting arms of Halinka, the daughter of a man that worked for George’s father. Risking their own lives, they hid George for the remainder of the war taking him out into the community and to church as if he was their own.

Dr. Gordon Vernick discusses the significant roles that Jews have played in the Jazz scene as composers, performers, writers, and entrepreneurs. Learn about the contributions of composers like George Gershwin, Yip Harburg, Oscar Hammerstein and more. This program explores through stories and music some of the most important compositions by these great composers while we tell the back stories of “Jews and Jazz.” With Gary Motley on Piano.

Jazz photographer Herb Snitzer tells stories and chats with Joe Alterman, Jazz pianist, historian and executive director of Neranenah concert and culture series.

Many Yiddish words have been adopted by other languages globally and you may even realize you've spoken some Yiddish your entire life. Ever called someone a Klutz? Or eaten a delicious bagel? Although there may be much on the surface we are already familiar with, there is also the deeper and tragic history of how Yiddish nearly went extinct during the Holocaust, and that even today it is in danger of being forgotten.

A sweeping story of stunning accomplishments despite incredible obstacles, Mikva! Democracy Is A Verb charts the meteoric rise of Abner Mikva the “nobody that nobody sent” from an impoverished childhood to an epic career as a politician, federal legislator and judge, and White House counsel. Journey with Mikva as he prevails over the powerful Daley machine, challenges the National Rifle Association, fights for a Constitutional amendment to give 18-year-olds the right to vote and to strike down the Pentagon’s ban on gays in the military, and grapples with the 1978 neo-Nazi invasion of Skokie, Illinois. See how his passionate advocacy of ethical bi-partisan government, racial justice and gun control continues via his legacy organization, the Mikva Challenge.

Meet Gary Motley and Dr.Gordon Vernick as they discuss the significant roles that Jews have played in the Jazz scene as composers, performers, writers, and entrepreneurs. Learn about the contributions of composers like George Gershwin, Yip Harburg, Oscar Hammerstein and more. Tonight’s program will explore some of the most important compositions by these great composers while we tell the back stories of “Jews and Jazz.”

Join Atlanta favorite Lois Reiztes, host of WABE’s City Lights, in conversation with The Atlanta Opera’s General & Artistic Director, Tomer Zvulun as they discuss the Opera’s upcoming production of The Kaiser of Atlantis.

Meet Herb as he and exhibition curator Tony Casadonte discuss Jazz, Photography and much more. The new exhibition, A Jazz Memoir: Photography by Herb Snitzer features images documenting America’s Jazz scene, focusing on the 1957–1964, of his over fifty-year career. Images of Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, and many others are showcased. Additional works reveal his desire to use photography to effect social change and his belief that “Injustice for one is injustice for all.”

Our Virtual Exhibition will be available for view. The Breman has crafted a virtual Gallery so you can experience the exhibit as if you were there from home.

Join Dr. Dale Rosengarten in conversation with David Lowe about his 2019 book on Morris B. Abram. Mr. Lowe is the former Vice President of the National Endowment for Democracy, a foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.

Terra inFIRMa's Virtual Exhibit will be up for view on the 7th of September.

Inspired by the book, Married to the Rabbi: Sixty Spouses of Retired Reform Rabbis in Their Own Words edited by Naomi Patz and Judy Maslin, this panel discussion, moderated by Karen Franklin, will feature southern rabbis’ wives who contributed essays to the book along with special guest, Naomi Patz. Hear from panelists Janice Rothschild Blumberg, Pat Bloom, and Jeanne Danziger as they share insights about being a Rebbetzin in the American South during the transitional years of the second half of the 20th century.

Marcia Jo Zerivitz, cultural anthropologist, author, and public historian, is the founding Executive Director of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Using PowerPoint images, she will speak about the history of Florida Jews, highlighting some stories of contemporary personalities who contribute much to the quality of life of Floridians and beyond—names that are recognized globally—and of those who impacted history beginning 257 years ago and possibly in the 16th century in Florida. Stephen J. Whitfield will then moderate a discussion.

Join a panel of 4 of the Atlanta Chapter of the NCJW's past presidents as they discuss their time leading the council.

Rabbi Bailey Romano, Director of Education at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, VA, researched the work of three rabbis in Galveston, Memphis, and New Orleans during the 19th and and early 20th centuries, in her thesis, “Who by Fire and Who by Water: Rabbinical Responses to Select Epidemics and Natural Disasters in American Jewish History.”

The Breman’s founding archivist, Sandy Berman, will be introducing Whitewashed at The Breman, and giving our guests special insight into the novel's captivating tale. Our director Leslie Gordon will be moderating the talk with Sandy.

Make a Mother Earth Figurine with artist Flora Rosefsky.

This workshop brings awareness to sea turtles, one of our endangered species. Sea turtles are the ultimate ecological lesson, showing that everything is connected. In this workshop, children, parents and siblings can enjoy honoring the sea turtle by creating a sea turtle sculpture using air dry clay, to create texture and design that can be incorporated into a 3D sea turtle seascape. The clay can be made at home with a simple recipe using flour, salt and water and the recipe will be part of the supply list included with registration for the workshop

Ann Woolner, journalist and author, traces Georgia’s first Jews from the torture chambers of the Portuguese Inquisition through escape to London and then onto a forbidden voyage to Savannah. Unexpected and unwanted, 41 Jews landed in the infant colony 1733 in the midst of a deadly epidemic there — seemingly quelled by one of their own, a Portuguese-born doctor. His curative treatments brought respect and equal treatment for Jewish settlers. When the Revolution came, these families fought as patriots, ran supplies and helped finance the war.

Mr. Damon will guide participants as they create their own shadow puppets, focusing on the grassland ecosystem and brainstorming about other Biome elements such as plants and water sources. Participants will make mouse and lion shadow puppets, cutting out a template, provided as a PDF, with a supply list sent to those who register. Participants will make puppets come alive and move the attached sticks with hand motions, while learning concepts including biodiversity, interdependence, food webs and pollution.

The Otami People of Mexico have healers called curanderos, that create healing books. These accordion fold books are made out of amate, pounded bark paper, filled with cutouts that represent healing rituals. We will brainstorm ideas of things that we can do to assist in the healing of planet earth, create symbolic cutouts and attach the cutouts to an accordion book. The healing book will be comprised of paper cutouts of wishes and actions to assist the planet in its health.

A hundred years ago, Atlanta's largest Jewish neighborhood stood on the city's south side. There, Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewish communities lived and worked alongside Greeks, Syrians, and native-born southerners, both black and white. By the 1960s, only a few Jewish storekeepers were left; the city's Jews had moved away, and the area was now known as a site of highways, stadiums, and concentrated poverty. This lecture by Dr. Marni Davis, Associate Professor of History at Georgia State University, will tell the story of Atlanta's old Jewish neighborhood: how it grew, why it declined, and what's been left behind.

An acclaimed new book by award-winning journalist Libby Copeland explores the rapidly evolving phenomenon of home DNA testing through her lens as an Ashkenazi Jew and that of the protagonist, Alice Collins Plebuch, whose parents are Irish American Catholics but whose DNA test indicates lots of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. In so doing, The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are (Abrams, 2020) illuminates how we think about family, heritage, and ourselves.

Mark Bauman, retired professor of history at Atlanta Metropolitan College, will discuss the origins of Reform Judaism in Charleston and especially Baltimore and how Jews from these cities took it across the country as they moved westward. More than changes in religious practices, the push for Reform ideology reflected freedom of choice and the feminine-ization of American Judaism.

Jeremy Katz, Senior Director of Archives at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, and Eric Lidji, Director of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center, will discuss the life of Rabbi Jacob Rothschild through their archival collections. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Rabbi Rothschild moved to Atlanta shortly after World War II to become the new spiritual leader of the city’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation, The Temple. He soon became a civil rights activist and agent of change in the Jewish and general communities of Atlanta.

Gary Palgon, past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia and a popular presenter, will hold a workshop to help us all break through our personal and research barriers to achieve success.

EVENT CANCELLED Your health and well-being are our first priority, so we know that you won't be surprised that we are canceling our Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours in their current form for the time being.

Join us for content from Arts, Culture, and History through a Jewish lens, every friday at 11:00 AM.

Join Jeremy Katz, Director of the Cuba Family Archives, as he delves into Southern Jewish History. Jeremy will speak on the Jews of the American south and how families, culture, and life succeeded and persevered in The American South. From the schooner William and Sarah that brought the first Jews to Georgia in 1733 to the modern tapestry that is modern-day Jewish life in the South.

After the anti-Semitic attacks in the United States from December 2019, the urgency of a response has taken a backseat to the new reality of the Coronavirus pandemic. In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, anti-Semitic hate has not diminished. In fact, a diverse selection of anti-Semites worldwide are using the pandemic to retool their prejudices using a new and innovative war chest full of despicable digital means.

EVENT POSTPONED Your health and well-being are our first priority, so we know that you won't be surprised that we are postponing the last two programs of the Molly Blank Concert series until the fall.

Third installment of our partnered virtual series with the Jewish Educational Alliance and Savannah Jewish Federation, featuring guest speaker Mark K. Bauman retired as professor of history at Atlanta Metropolitan College.

Join us and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia as we present via a Live ZOOM webinar Garri Regev, past president of the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA), as she discusses the IGRA database and demonstrates how to use this genealogical research tool.

Joe M. Turner is back with another Magic Class at The Breman. Join us as we learn how to do 5 new magic tricks that can be done with every day household objects. Enjoy with your family and friends on Friday morning and try out the tricks at home.

Second installment of our partnered virtual series with the Jewish Educational Alliance and Savannah Jewish Federation

EVENT POSTPONED Your health and well-being are our first priority, so we know that you won't be surprised that we are postponing the last two programs of the Molly Blank Concert series until the fall.

Atlanta in Times of Crisis is an overview of key turning points when citizens of the Gate City have collaborated to overcome hardship.

Join Archivist Jeremy Katz as he delves into Southern Jewish History in this live online speaker event.

Join us on Sunday, April 19th at 11am, as we broadcast a very special Yom HaShoah message online and through social media.

CANCELED Thank you for your interest in the Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour - Vice City. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the tour is unfortunately canceled and slated to be rescheduled at a later date. All registered participants will be receiving a full refund for the event.

This Event has Changed. We have moved this event online to a webinar format. It is now free to all and accessible online.

Cancellation. Due to an abundance of caution and in following the recommendations of the CDC, we are canceling the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill. The tour may be rescheduled to a different date in the future.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION Out of an abundance of caution and in respect for our speaker and patrons, the 12:30 tour and the BEARING WITNESS program featuring Alfred Schneider PhD scheduled for this Sunday (March 15th) is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding. Those of you who have direct contact with persons you know were planning to come, please contact them in case they do not get this message. Watch our website and social media for updates. The museum will be open to the public at for General Admission for FREE this Sunday.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement! Explore the role Jewish institutions played in the fight for integration with tour stops at The Temple, Prior Tire, the Rich’s Building, the Peachtree Manor Hotel, and the American Motor Hotel.

Join us for a sweet afternoon filled with music and romance. Enjoy love-themed songs from the Great American Songbook. Hear songs from Sinatra, Nancy Wilson, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald. Join us and let's fall in love. Presented with the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival.

Hank tells the story of his parents, Nora and Joel Lewin who were married in Kovno, Lithuania, and endured seperation and several concentration camps to survive the holocaust. He remembers Gideon, a brother he never knew who was killed in Auschwitz at the age of two.

Henri Dauman: Looking Up will be closing this Friday the 31st of January. Don't miss your last chance to see this wonderful exhibit and look foward to our future exhibits.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore an intimate behind-the-scenes access to Roosevelt High School.

The Breman's own Rabbi Joe Prass will be discussing the holiday of Tu B'Shevat and a sampling of foods from the holiday will be available. Free access to the gardens afterward is included with the program.

Helen was one of seven children. She entered Auschwitz as one of five sisters, but only four survived. Helen narrowly escaped death when the 500 women she was with were redirected from the entrance to the gas chambers and sent to Germany for slave labor.

The Breman Museum is closed for New Years Day and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd

The Breman Museum is closed for Christmas Day and will re-open on Thursday, December 26th.

Presented by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Breman Museum (1440 Spring St NW) Come and experience a specially curated program by The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the historic Breman Museum! Audience members can visit the museum to learn about pivotal moments in Jewish history while also enjoying the music of Hanukkah and other selections by Jewish composers.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore The Temple. Founded in 1867, the Temple is Atlanta's oldest synagogue and one of the most historic Jewish religious institutions in America.

Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Unforgettable Stories at The Breman Museum Atlanta, Georgia, October 2019 – The Breman Museum, Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education and community partner Eternal Life – Hemshech present BEARING WITNESS an ongoing series of talks by Holocaust survivors.

Phillip Mosier, one of Atlanta’s leading photographers will share how the work and influence of Lisette Model, an Austrian-born American who taught photography at the New School for Social Research, shaped the direction of two of the greatest photographers of the twentieth-century, Diane Arbus and Vivian Maier. He will show work from these photographers and will conclude with a Q & A.

Want to improve how you capture friends and family in photos? Join the Breman Museum and Judith Pishnery, professional photographer, photo educator and Executive Director of the Atlanta Photography Group, for a hands-on fun workshop. Judith will introduce you to several tips for getting better people and family photos, including light techniques, posing your subjects and finding a good background. Bring your favorite camera (from iPhone to DSLR) and learn a few skills to improve your friend and family photos – perfect for your holiday gatherings! If you can use a camera of any kind, this workshop is for you - great for families and folks of all ages – kids, teens and beyond…

The Breman Museum is closed for Thanksgiving and will re-open on Sunday, December 1st.

Award-winning Israeli choreographer, dancer, and musician Dafi Altabeb interviewed by Lori Teague, director of the Dance Program at Emory University

Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Unforgettable Stories at The Breman Museum Atlanta, Georgia, October 2019 – The Breman Museum, Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education and community partner Eternal Life – Hemshech present BEARING WITNESS an ongoing series of talks by Holocaust survivors.

Presented by the Alliance Theatre at The Breman Museum (1440 Spring Street NW) What gives French culture that certain je ne sais quois? Join the innovative Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream) as they explore what makes French culture so fascinating and why cross-cultural dialogue through theater is an integral part of Atlanta’s thriving arts community.

In the film, we follow Fred Zaidman on his journey to trace his inherited trauma. Armed with only scant clues from his late parents who had survived concentration camps in Poland and Germany, Fred ventures into the unknown to tell his story for the first time. With helpers in Poland, at Yad Vashem in Israel, at Bergen-Belsen, Germany – and with an unlikely source – a Baptist minister in Atlanta who guides him through a cemetery in Poland. Fred finds roots, unshackles his pain, and reconstructs his future.

Members Only Event The film HENRI DAUMAN:LOOKING UP celebrates the work and inspiring story of the artist behind some of the world’s most iconic images. His photos include celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Jane Fonda, and Elvis Presley, and important political and popular events of the 20th century. Stepping out from behind the camera, the self-taught perfectionist remains every bit the engaging storyteller, relaying his childhood trauma in wartime France and love of movies, which inform the life-affirming vibrancy of his work.

Join us at The Breman Museum for a panel discussion of the threat of Modern Anti-Semitism. Learn about how the threat of Anti-Semitism endangers us and what we can do to oppose it. Patrick D. John, a Lawyer who works in Chicago, IL and serves on the Chicago Jewish Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Sam Olens, served as Attorney General and as Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, and Mark Weitzman, Director of Government Affairs and Representative to the Simon Wiesenthal Center to the United Nations in New York and winner of the National Jewish Book Award. These guests will participate in a Panel Discussion led by Michael A. Morris owner and Publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, a weekly newspaper that has been in continuous circulation for more than 94 years.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore Cabbagetown - Originally known as the Fulton Mill Village, Cabbagetown has a long and storied history in the annals of the Southern mill town.

Unforgettable Stories from the Holocaust - With her mother performing backbreaking labor for the Nazis in the rock quarries of Transnistria, Holocaust survivor Paula Neuman Gris was the sole caretaker of her baby sister. Barely older than a toddler herself, Paula had to use her own smarts and spirited nature to survive. Experience Paula’s incredible story of determination Oct, 27, 2019.

The Breman Museum is closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah and will re-open on Wednesday, October 2rd.

The Breman Museum is closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torahand will re-open on Wednesday, October 2rd.

Join us for a special afternoon with Professor Sémelin, who will discuss stories of resistance, resilience, and survival among the Jews in Nazi-occupied and Vichy France.

Pianist, author and producer Ben Sidran and composer, musician, pastor and educator Dwight Andrews will come together to explore the depths, the history of American Popular Music.

We will be closed for Sukkot on Monday, October 14 to Tuesday, October 15. We will be open again to the public on Wednesday, October 16.

We will be closed for Sukkot on Monday, October 14 to Tuesday, October 15. We will be open again to the public on Wednesday, October 16.

The Breman Museum is closed for Yom Kippur and will re-open on Thursday, October 10th.

The Breman Museum is closing early for Yom Kippur and will re-open on Thursday, October 10th.

The Breman Museum is closed for Rosh HaShanah and will re-open on Wednesday, October 2nd.

The Breman Museum is closed for Rosh HaShanah and will re-open on Wednesday, October 2nd.

The Breman Museum will be closing at 3 PM for Rosh HaShanah and will re-open on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst a backdrop of gardens, sculptures, and final resting places for many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens, explore the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish Grounds of this powerful city landmark. Hear the fascinating stories of life and persistence as waves of Jewish immigrants entered and adapted to the culture of Victorian America.

Henri Dauman is a Holocaust survivor and self-taught photographer who produced some of the most memorable covers for LIFE, Time and Newsweek Magazines. We are honored to have Henri Dauman with us for our special Opening Event. He will share about his journey – from his tragic childhood in the French Countryside during WWII, to the creative and emotional adventure that led to his photographic success. Q & A will follow.

The Breman Museum will be closed Monday, September 2nd. We will reopen to the public on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore Historic Five Points. The center of life in Atlanta, Five Points is both a space and a crucial turning point in many of Atlanta's well-known stories.

If you are interested in history and the Holocaust, comfortable speaking in public, and available weekdays during the day, you can join our docent team today! Join us in our 2019 docent training session, from Tuesday, August 20 to Thursday, September 19.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Harry Houdini had an obsessive love/hate relationship with magic and the supernatural. While performing inexplicable feats of magic for millions around the world, he diligently reminded his audiences that he had no occult powers. However, when his mother, Cecelia Weisz, died; he turned to the supernatural in a desperate attempt to pull back the Veil and contact her. Houdini became a regular at seances, and psychic readings, usually finding con artists and fraud. Rolando Santos will look at the world of spiritualism that Harry Houdini encountered as he was : Pulling Back the Veil in Search of Cecelia.

Join us for a final project showcase from ChopArt. ChopArt is a multidisciplinary arts organization serving homeless youth ages 10-18 to help them build community, cope, and heal. Their discussions and life experiences from a week long program with The Breman will inspire a final art project. Please join us and support these amazingly wise and creative teens.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

On this Pay-As-You-Wish-Day, we invite you to name your price to see our museum. As Houdini's stay with us is coming to a close, we encourage families who have yet to see "Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini" to come.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Houdini historian and blogger John Cox has studied the life of Harry Houdini for over 40 years and consults on Houdini projects for radio, television, stage and film. In this talk, Cox covers areas of Houdini's life that are not generally known, such as how the great magician and escape artist was also a pioneer of early cinema. Houdini filmed many of his death-defying escapes, starred in several films, and even ran his own motion picture studio. Cox shares aspects of Houdini's amazing life and career with rare photos and film clips of Harry Houdini in "Action!"

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Joe M. Turner is one of Atlanta's best-known magicians and mentalists, having performed at thousands of corporate events, on cruises, in theatres and at private events across the country and around the world. His skills as a sleight-of-hand artist have led his peers to vote him Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year... three times! He has appeared at the Hollywood Magic Castle and is usually featured in the Parlor of Prestidigitation showroom. On this amazing evening at the Breman you'll enjoy Joe's one-man show and experience his charming style of magic for the eyes and for the mind.

The Breman Museum will be closed Thursday, July 4th. We will be open Friday July 5th for our normal operating hours.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

*This event has SOLD OUT* The city's top magical entertainers deliver an afternoon of exciting mysteries for the eyes and mind. Don't miss this opportunity to see a variety of excellent magicians doing what they do best. This family-friendly show is sure to please, so tell your friends.

This Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia Meeting will focus on DNA genealogy. This meeting's speaker is Larry Thomas, who began researching his family's genealogy over 30 years ago.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Join Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours at the Marietta Museum of History for a special lecture on the Leo Frank case by legal expert Van Pearlberg.

Tonight at the Breman you will have an opportunity to peek behind the curtain to see just how magicians interact and develop their skills. Both of the local clubs, IBM Ring 9 and SAM Assembly 30, will be on hand performing creative and mystifying feats. The theme of the evening is "Wild About Harry: Magic Inspired by Magical Harrys."

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

In Judaism, there has been belief in the power of magic spells and rituals to help achieve health and success. The lecture by Rabbi Joe Prass traces the controversial role that magic has had in Jewish history and culture.

The Breman museum will be closed Sunday, June 9th and reopen Tuesday, June 11th. in honor of Shavout.

The Breman museum will be closed Sunday, June 9th and reopen Tuesday, June 11th. in honor of Shavout.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

As Groucho once said: “time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.” In the first half of the 20th century, The Marx Brothers revolutionized American comedy, creating indelible comic personas in their Broadway shows and films. This comic concert blends songs and anecdotes to paint a picture of the Marx Brothers' comic and musical accomplishments. The cast and band features seven accomplished local musicians and musical theater veterans. Laugh out loud to dozens of songs and learn about the ways that the Marx Brothers' Jewish heritage impacted their artistry and point of view.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Werner Reich was captured and imprisoned when he was 15 years old and spent time in three different concentration camps. While at Auschwitz, he saw a magician--the Great Nivelli--do a card trick, and this spawned a lifelong interest in magic. Werner joins magician, author, and entrepreneur Joshua Jay onstage for an interview about his unbelievable and harrowing time at Auschwitz, and the magic that helped him get through it and past it.

Join us for a special guided tour of Atlanta’s High Museum as we explore the works of art that depict Jewish themes from the Bible to today. Also, see how an artist’s Jewish lens has influenced their contemporary art pratice.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Emmy Award Winning actor, author, and magician Max Howard is one of America's most respected authorities on the art of performing theatrical magic. In this lecture, Howard explores not just the fundamental elements of theatre and magic, but also the period in which Houdini performed and how the theatrical customs of the times informed and influenced his performances.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Join us on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day as we commemorate the six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

This event has been CANCELED. Please visit one our other family programs, performances, and/or lectures around our newest exhibition "Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini"

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover on Friday, April 26 and re-open on Sunday, April 28th.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

The Breman Museum will be closed Passover Sunday, April 19. The Breman will be open to again on Monday, April 22nd for normal operating hours.

The Breman Museum will be closing early for Passover. The Breman will be open to again on Monday, April 22nd for normal operating hours.

Do you want to learn some awesome magic? This summer at the Breman you'll have your chance! Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. All ages welcome!

Curator and Magician David London will share Insights and observations from the process of developing the exhibition, as he traveled around the country searching for keys to Houdini's passion, vision and spirit. He will highlight aspects of the Houdini story, with a focus on Houdini's early life and Jewish heritage. Various themes of the exhibition will be punctuated with magic tricks from David's performance ""Houdini's Trunk"".

From the Top is NPR’s hit radio show, airing on more than 220 stations nationwide. It is a weekly, hour-long showcase of America’s top young classical musicians, ages 8–18, featuring performances and interviews. Hailed by critics as “the best thing to happen to classical music since Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts,” this one-of-a-kind concert will revolve around the theme of Jewish Music and bring a family performance series to the Breman stage. The show will be guest hosted by one of the foremost pianists and iconoclasts of our time, Lara Downes.

Daniel Horowitz Garcia will be presenting for this JGSG Meeting. Since 2014 Daniel has been the regional manager of StoryCorps in Atlanta. StoryCorps is a national media organization that helps people record, preserve, and share their life stories. He is a historian specializing in oral history. Before getting his Masters in History Daniel worked in the nonprofit field. He has 20 years' experience working on labor, environmental, criminal justice, and anti-poverty issues.

Ben was six years old when he and his family were ordered to report to the railroad station within four hours. He and his mother survived the Holocaust in conditions beyond description in Transnistria, in southern Ukraine. Following the war, he and his mother immigrated to Israel where he served in the Israeli army. Mr. Walker later moved to the United States, where he attended the University of Florida and Syracuse University before moving to Atlanta.

Once the largest employer in Atlanta, the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill is now loft apartments and condos. Explore the Jewish history of the factory and how it gave rise to Cabbagetown and also Georgia Tech. This program is presented in partnership with Phoenix Flies presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center.

This concert is SOLD OUT. What do the songs “Beauty and the Best”, “Que Sera Sera”, and “White Christmas” have in common, in addition to being winners of the Academy-Awards most prestigious music award? They were all written by Jewish composers! Bob Spiotto, dazzling performer and director of programs at New York City’s Friar’s Club, will be taking us on an entertaining journey through the glamorous history of Jewish contributions to music and film. Spiotto will be joined by a group of Atlanta’s glitziest musical stars, including Joe Alterman.

Robert remembers a childhood scarred by fear, upheaval, hunger and loss. He was six years old when forced to wear a yellow star and face the terrors of war and ghetto life without his parents, both of whom were deported to concentration camps. He grew up under communist dictatorship and escaped Hungary following the bloody uprising of 1956. A graduate of MIT and Drexel University, Robert went on to a successful business career.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement! Explore the role Jewish institutions played in the fight for integration with tour stops at The Temple, Prior Tire, the Rich’s Building, the Peachtree Manor Hotel, and the American Motor Hotel.

Join us at The Breman as teen actors from Atlanta’s Jewish community perform scenes from Michael Slade’s Vedem-inspired play And A Child Shall Lead. A post-show dialogue with the cast and director Mira Hirsch will follow. A guided tour of the Vedem Underground exhibition will follow the performance and talkback.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement! Explore the role Jewish institutions played in the fight for integration with tour stops at The Temple, Prior Tire, the Rich’s Building, the Peachtree Manor Hotel, and the American Motor Hotel.

The Museum will be closed Monday, January 21st for MLK Jr. Day and re-open on Tuesday, January 22nd.

This workshop is inspired by the Vedem Underground Exhibition. Open to all ages.

Take a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour of the Fox Theatre and learn about his founder, William Fox, born Wilhelm Fuchs, and his imprint in the entertainment business as we know it today.

This lecture discusses how resistance and defiance were often hidden in the artistic work of Jewish musicians imprisoned in Terezín, the Nazi ghetto/camp in Czechoslovakia. Hear compelling stories about this form of resistance from Dr. Laurence Sherr, an internationally recognized Holocaust music lecturer, composer, and educator. Dr. Sherr’s presentation will include eyewitness video clips, archival materials, and his onsite photo documentation.

Like Anne Frank, Bebe Forehand was hidden away from the Nazis in an attic. A family friend brought food, books and materials to read during the hours while they were in hiding. As a result, her mother, father, grandfather and brother were all able to survive the Holocaust.

We will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st and reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd.

We will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th and will reopen Wednesday, December 26th.

We will be closing early on Monday, December 24th at 3 PM and will reopen Wednesday, December 26th.

Professor Ellie Schainker, Arthur Blank Family Foundation Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Emory University, will speak on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 to The Jewish Genealogy Society of Georgia. Professor Schainker's topic will be: Researching 19th Jewish Life in the Russian Archives: Converts, Missionaries, and Religious Disputes

This Bearing Witness event is CANCELED. We regret to inform you that the December 9th Bearing Witness has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule at a later date and look forward to seeing you at our next Bearing Witness program on January 13, 2019.

The Breman museum will be closing early at 3:30 PM for a Museum staff event on Wednesday, December 5th.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour at The MACoM Metro Atlanta community Mikvah. The mikvah is an essential gateway to Judaism. For those who convert to (or are adopted into) Judaism, immersion in this special pool of water that meets certain ritual criteria is the act that makes them part of our Jewish people, and it is essential for many other lifecycle and spiritual uses as well.

Join Conductor Juan Ramirez and Cantor Lauren Adesnik as members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Emanu-El Youth Choir perform a very special Vedem-inspired Hanukkah concert, From Darkness to Light. This concert highlights inspiring music from the Holocaust, melodic Sephardic tunes and uplifting Hanukkah favorites. Dr. Laurence Sherr, Holocaust music educator, lecturer, and composer, will share insights about the creators and meanings of these songs. Delicious tastes of Hanukkah treats will be served.

In honor of this season of thanks, we would like to invite Breman Members to bring their friends and family, free of charge, to the museum.* We will be serving bagels and light refreshments all day. *To receive free admission, all non-member visitors must be accompanied by a current Breman member.

Henry Birnbrey was brought to the United States on a special mission to rescue Jewish children. Years later, Henry would return to Germany as an American GI, serving with the forces that stormed the beaches of Normandy. He was among the first American eyewitnesses to the devastation of the Nazi concentration camps. What he saw would change his life forever.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts at the Alliance Theatre. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

Join us for a tour of Congregation Or Ve Shalom, the first Sephardic synagogue in Atlanta, celebrating its 100 anniversary. The name Sephardi means "Spanish" or "Hispanic", derived from Sepharad, a Biblical location.

In the occasion of the opening of Enduring Tension, (En)countering Antisemitism in Every Age, on Friday November 2, 2018 the Breman will be offering free admission, donations encouraged.

Helen was one of seven children. She entered Auschwitz as one of five sisters, but only four survived. Helen narrowly escaped death when the 500 women she was with were redirected from the entrance to the gas chambers and sent to Germany for slave labor.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst a backdrop of gardens, sculptures, and final resting places for many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens, explore the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish Grounds of this powerful city landmark. Hear the fascinating stories of life and persistence as waves of Jewish immigrants entered and adapted to the culture of Victorian America.

This is a MEMBERS only event. Join us for an inspiring afternoon of tours, a special curator lecture and Q&A, zine making, and Israeli cuisine. All events are FREE and exclusive to all Breman Museum members.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by the Breman Museum at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

Don’t miss out on an exclusive, pre-release screening of The Samuel Project. This new Pg-13 film highlights the relationship between a teenage boy and his grandfather as they explore the themes of family, history, art, and the power of our own stories.

We are closed for Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah, and will re-open on Wednesday, October 3rd.

We are closed for Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah, and will re-open on Wednesday, October 3rd.

Murray Lynn was only 14 years old when he, his mother and three brothers were sent by cattle train to Auschwitz-Birkenau. His mother and brothers were murdered upon their arrival, but Murray survived despite unbearable conditions, and a death march that lasted many weeks. As an orphaned teenager, he was sent to England, Ireland and ultimately America, where he began a new life.

We will be closed for Sukkot and re-open on Wednesday, September 26.

We will be closed for Sukkot and re-open on Wednesday, September 26.

We will be closing early for Sukkot and re-open on Wednesday, September 23.

We will be closed for Yom Kippur and re-open on Thursday, September 20.

We will be closing early for Yom Kippur and re-open on Thursday, September 20.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Westview Cemetery. Explore one of Atlanta’s oldest cemeteries with local historian and author, Jeff Clemmons, who is currently writing a book on the history of the cemetery. Opened in 1884 with nearly six hundred acres of land, Westview was designed to be the premier cemetery of the Southeast.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by the Alliance Theatre at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

We will be closed for Rosh Hashanah and re-open on Wednesday, September 12.

We will be closed for Rosh Hashanah and re-open on Wednesday, September 12.

We will be closing early for Rosh Hashanah and re-open on Wednesday, September 12.

Join us for the exhibition opening of the 2018 season of Curating Your Family Story!

Do you have documents, photographs, or family heirlooms stashed away in shoe boxes in the attic, basement, or closet? Then there is no time like the present to organize and preserve those items for future generations to learn their family heritage. Join the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia as our featured speaker, Jeremy Katz, Archives Director at the Breman Museum, conducts a workshop on preserving your family history. Participants are encouraged to bring items from their family collections they wish to be examined for preservation.

If you are interested in history and the Holocaust, comfortable speaking in public, and available weekdays during the day, you can join our docent team today! Join us in our 2018 docent training session, from August 16 to September 6. Read more on how to apply today.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by the Breman Museum at the Alliance Theatre. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

We will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 15 because of road closures. City construction from July 12 - July 16 will result in some delays and detours around Spring Street.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by The Atlanta Botanical Garden at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

We will be closing early on Thursday, July 12 because of road closures.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us for MVP Mondays! All ages welcome. You and your family can enjoy staff-led discussions about baseball, history and heritage, and puzzles and guided crafts. Bring your MVPs 10 and younger for FREE with paid adult admission to The Breman.

We will be closed for Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, and reopen on Thursday, July 5.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us for MVP Mondays! All ages welcome. You and your family can enjoy staff-led discussions about baseball, history and heritage, puzzles and guided crafts. Bring your MVPs 10 and younger for FREE with paid adult admission to The Breman.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us for MVP Mondays! All ages welcome. You and your family can enjoy staff-led discussions about baseball, history and heritage, puzzles and guided crafts. Bring your MVPs 10 and younger for FREE with paid adult admission to The Breman.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us for MVP Mondays! All ages welcome. You and your family can enjoy staff-led discussions about baseball, history and heritage, puzzles and guided crafts. Bring your MVPs 10 and younger for FREE with paid adult admission to The Breman.

This Lunchtime Culture event is Presented by the Alliance Theatre at the Breman Museum. Each lunchtime culture event pairs two midtown Atlanta sites for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12 noon, are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes (with time to explore the venue after the program). Lunch is not included with program.

Summer Institute is four days of in-depth seminars, from June 11 - June 14, 2018 at 8:30 AM to 4 PM, that cover topics central to understanding the Holocaust. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. The Molly Blank Concert Series is back at the Breman! For the past three years for this concert series, Theatrical Outfit has developed one night only shows that tell the story of Jewish composers who played a crucial role in the development of the American songbook. Behind every star there is a talented team who rarely see the spotlight. This year, we are peeking behind none other than Barbra Streisand to explore the fascinating lives of Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The Bergmans have been writing songs for over five decades, and have won numerous awards, including 16 Academy Award nominations, multiple Emmys, Grammys, and three Oscars for “The Windmills of Your Mind,” “The Way We Were,” and the score for “Yentl.”

The Breman Museum will be closed on Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21 in observance of the Jewish Holiday Shavuot.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21 in observance of the Jewish Holiday Shavuot.

RESCHEDULED from the 1/17/2018 snow day. Founded in 1904, Shearith Israel is one of Atlanta’s oldest Jewish congregations. In 1935, it’s then rabbi Tobias Geffen famously koshered Coca-Cola. Join us as we learn about the congregation’s rich history.

Join us in celebrating Moms and Baseball at the exhibition opening of the Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American! View this special exhibition and enjoy an afternoon of ball park treats, arts and crafts and a screening of Sandlot.

The Breman auditorium transforms one-night-only into a jazz café creating an intimate musical experience. Oran Etkin is described as a “woodwind maestro” by PRI's internationally syndicated show, Afropop Worldwide. He performed around the world with artists ranging from jazz guitarist Mike Stern to rapper Wyclef Jean. His album, Kelenia, fuses traditional Malian and Jewish music with modern jazz, creating what the Boston Globe dubbed a “hypnotic balance between straight-ahead jazz and world music.” The album was named “Best World Music Album of 2009” by the Independent Music Awards.

Join us as master Oud Musician and Teacher, James Schneider serenades us and shares the history of the Oud and Iraqi and Middle Eastern Music. Enjoy delectable Iraqi desserts - learn about Iraqi spices, flares, and flavors with culinary master Chef Moshe Ben Gigi of Dolce Catering and leave with special Iraqi recipes to try at home.

Manuela and her family survived the Holocaust hiding in Vichy France. Her story honors the “conspiracy of goodness” that saved them -- from Parisian neighbors and friends, to members of the Resistance, to the grace of villagers who never revealed their whereabouts despite great danger to themselves.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore The Temple. Founded in 1867, the Temple is Atlanta's oldest synagogue and one of the most historic Jewish religious institutions in America. Travel 150 years through its history to discover how the Temple and its community have changed and grown with time. Uncover a past forged by a commitment to both Jewish life and social justice work that continues to inspire and shape the city of Atlanta as a whole.

53rd Annual Community-Wide Holocaust Commemoration

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover Friday April 6, and reopen to the public again Sunday, April 8.

Join The Atlanta Opera and The Breman Museum for a free discussion with the internationally acclaimed creators of Out of Darkness: Two Remain. The panel features composer Jake Heggie, librettist Gene Scheer, and the original commissioner of the opera, Mina Miller, from the Seattle based organization Music of Remembrance.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover Sunday, April 1 and reopen to the public Monday, April 2.

The Breman Museum will be closing early at 3 PM for Passover Friday, March 30 and reopen to the public Monday, April 2.

Maurice Shohet will discuss the history of Iraq’s Jewish community, exploring its decline from a once thriving community to today’s reality of a dispersed, diaspora existence. In addition, as a Jewish Iraqi refugee himself, he will share personal anecdotes related to the history of Jews in Iraq.

Once the largest employer in Atlanta, the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill is now loft apartments and condos. Explore the Jewish history of the factory and how it gave rise to Cabbagetown and also Georgia Tech. This program is presented in partnership with Phoenix Flies presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center.

Tosia Schneider was born into a large and loving family in Poland. When the Nazis invaded Poland, her whole world changed. Her father was murdered. Her mother died of starvation and typhus. Her 17-year-old brother was shot and killed. At 15 as her family’s sole survivor, she had to find the strength to endure unspeakable horrors to fulfill her mother’s last wish – to tell the world her story.

The Molly Blank Concert Series is back at the Breman! Yemen Blues’ original music mixes Yemen and West Africa influences with contemporary grooves from funk to mambo and the deep soul of old chants. Conjuring up a rich and diverse musical palette, Yemen Blues is both timeless and modern. Founded by Ravid Kahalani in 2010, a then rising star in Israel who grew up in a traditional Yemenite family, the collective is a true collaboration of top master musicians. Ravid learned the language and the traditional chants of his origin, and then extended his influences in the areas of Blues, Funk, Classic Opera as well as North and West African soul.

A Holocaust survivor from Hungary, Henry was saved from a forced march by legendary Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg. He attributes his surviving a firing squad and countless atrocities to the protection of his grandmother's blessing.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement! Explore the role Jewish institutions played in the fight for integration with tour stops at The Temple, Prior Tire, the Rich’s Building, the Peachtree Manor Hotel, and the American Motor Hotel.

Anna Fridley will talk about her work as a Conservator on the Iraqi Jewish Archives project from 2012 to 2014. She will tell her personal story of how she came to apply for and work on the project and stories of particularly memorable treatments.

This is a MEMBERS only event. In partnership with the Jewish Genealogy Society of Georgia, Anna Fridley will talk about her work as a Conservator on the Iraqi Jewish Archives project from 2012 to 2014. She will tell her personal story of how she came to apply for and work on the project and stories of particularly memorable treatments.

This is a MEMBERS only event. Come see our new exhibition "Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage." Anna Fridley will be talking about her work as a Conservator on the Iraqi Jewish Archives project from 2012 to 2014 at 2PM. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided from 3 - 5PM.

Founded in 1904, Shearith Israel is one of Atlanta’s oldest Jewish congregations. In 1935, it’s then rabbi Tobias Geffen famously koshered Coca-Cola. Join us as we learn about the congregation’s rich history.

The Breman Museum will be closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2018 and will reopen Tuesday, January 16th.

Born in the caves of Ukraine, Hershel Greenblat survived the Holocaust because of the resourcefulness and determination of his parents in evading the Nazis. As he states, “It is because of my parents’ unwavering will that we were able to survive the horrors of the Holocaust.” When the family settled in Atlanta, Hershel learned how to become an American as well as an active member of his southern community.

We will be closed for Monday, January 1st and reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.

We will be closing at 3PM on Sunday, December 31st and reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.

We will be closed on Monday, December 25th and will reopen Tuesday, December 26th.

We will be closing at 3PM on Sunday, December 24th and reopen on Tuesday, December 26th.

Take a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour of the Fox Museum and learn about his founder, William Fox, born Wilhelm Fuchs, and his imprint in the entertainment business as we know it today.

Talk to puppet builders about how they create art used for preformance.

George was born in Warsaw, Poland. As an infant he was thrown over the barbed-wire fence of the Warsaw Ghetto into the waiting arms of Halinka, the daughter of a man that worked for George’s father. Risking their own lives, they hid George for the remainder of the war taking him out into the community and to church as if he was their own.

At this December meeting, Gary Palgon will be presenting his research titled: "A 25-year Grass Roots Effort to Access and Index Records for Lyakhovichi, Belarus." This event is Free for Members. Non-Members, participation in this event is included in the cost of general museum admission.

We will be closed for Thursday, November 23rd to Friday, November 24th and reopen on Sunday, November 26th.

We will be closed for Thursday, November 23rd - Friday, November 24th and reopen on Sunday, November 26th.

Lunchtime laugh with a little Jewish humor- and surrounded by Muppets!

Explore Atlanta’s second oldest Reform congregation and learn about the migration of the Jewish community to the suburbs of Atlanta. Join us as we learn about the congregation’s rich history.

Like Anne Frank, Bebe Forehand was hidden away from the Nazis in an attic. A family friend brought food, books and materials to read during the hours while they were in hiding. As a result, her mother, father, grandfather and brother were all able to survive the Holocaust.

At this October meeting we will watch a video of Todd Knowles’ presentation at the 2016 IAJGS Conference titled, “Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch for Jewish Research.”

The Breman Museum, Center for Puppetry Arts, and High Museum of Art are partnering to bring the Midtown community something new between 12 noon and 1 PM. The program pairs two of the institutions for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a new perspective. Each lunchtime program is free and is approximately 20 minutes (with time to explore the Museum's exhibitions after the program.)

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst a backdrop of gardens, sculptures, and final resting places for many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens, explore the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish Grounds of this powerful city landmark. Hear the fascinating stories of life and persistence as waves of Jewish immigrants entered and adapted to the culture of Victorian America.

When she was ten, Miriam and her family were forced from their home by the Russian secret police who controlled the region, and sent to Siberia. There, despite the relentless hard work and bitterly cold weather, she survived the war.

We will be closed Friday, October 13th, in observance of Simchat Torah

We will be closed Thursday, October 12th, in observance of Sh'mini Atzeret

We will be closed starting at 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 11, in observance of Sh'mini Atzeret

Explore one of Atlanta’s oldest cemeteries with local historian and author, Jeff Clemmons, who is currently writing a book on the history of the cemetery. Opened in 1884 with nearly six hundred acres of land, Westview was designed to be the premier cemetery of the Southeast.

How can art and artifacts preserve history and tell stories?

Hank tells the story of his parents, Nora and Joel Lewin who were married in Kovno, Lithuania, and endured separation and several concentration camps to survive the Holocaust. He remembers Gideon, a brother he never knew who was killed in Auschwitz at the age of two.

ELI Talks warmly invites you to an evening of inspired Jewish ideas with our Fall 2017 ELI Speaker Cohort sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta September 5, 6, and 7 at the Breman Museum in Atlanta.

ELI Talks warmly invites you to an evening of inspired Jewish ideas with our Fall 2017 ELI Speaker Cohort sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta September 5, 6, and 7 at the Breman Museum in Atlanta.

ELI Talks warmly invites you to an evening of inspired Jewish ideas with our Fall 2017 ELI Speaker Cohort sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta September 5, 6, and 7 at the Breman Museum in Atlanta.

Enjoy exhibition tours and hear the stories you don't know in a conversation moderated by Dr. Catherine Lewis, exhibition curator featuring Dr. Caroline Light, author and historian, Henry Birnbrey, Beneficiary of Jewish Children's Services, Dr. Stephen Garber, son of Hebrew Orphans' Home resident, and Sherry Frank, parent of Jewish Educational Loan Fund recipients.

The Breman, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the High Museum of Art are partnering to bring the Midtown community something new.

Join us for a Members Only Preview August 13, 2017 Time: 10 AM - 5 PM COST: Free for Members This exhibition highlights the oldest Georgia-based Jewish non-profit from inception to present through photography and stories. The story of the Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) spans three centuries starting as an orphanage in the late nineteenth century, it grew to become an important social service agency in the twentieth century, then a financial aid fund that continues to thrive today. This exhibition tells a powerful story of how philanthropy and a deep commitment to education can transform the community and leave a profound legacy.

The Breman, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the High Museum of Art are partnering to bring the Midtown community something new.

Join the Breman Museum as we celebrate the opening of Curating Your Family Story. Curating Your Family Story is an initiative begun last year by the Breman Museum in partnership with Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish people, based on the enduring My Family Story initiative. Now in its 22nd year, My Family Story is a fun-filled, meaningful, personal, global, and multigenerational Jewish heritage journey, where the exploration of one’s Jewish family roots, genealogy and traditions culminates in an artistic piece that is entered into an international competition.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors and instruction by renowned Holocaust educators. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible. The Up Close and Personal Tours will be every Tuesday, starting on March 21st at 11am. Limited to 20 people per tour. Free with admission. RSVP REQUIRED (we cannot guarantee a tour unless we have a minimum of 5 people pre-registered for it. Thank you for your understanding.) To RSVP or for more information call 678.222.3700.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible. Limited to 12 people per tour. Free with admission. RSVP REQUIRED (we cannot guarantee a tour unless we have a minimum of 5 people pre-registered for it. Thank you for your understanding.)

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible. The Up Close and Personal Tours will be every Tuesday, starting on March 21st at 11am. Limited to 12 people per tour. Free with admission. RSVP REQUIRED (we cannot guarantee a tour unless we have a minimum of 5 people pre-registered for it. Thank you for your understanding.)

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible. The Up Close and Personal Tours will be every Tuesday, starting on March 21st at 11am. Limited to 12 people per tour. Free with admission. RSVP REQUIRED (we cannot guarantee a tour unless we have a minimum of 5 people pre-registered for it. Thank you for your understanding.)

From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley is NPR’s hit radio show, airing on more than 220 stations nationwide. It is a weekly, hour-long showcase of America’s top young classical musicians, ages 8–18, featuring performances and interviews.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Brutalized by Nazis, beaten and humiliated, Eugen survived the Holocaust in the notorious camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Dachau. Yet after the war, when given the chance to kill one of the most brutal guards, he refused. What powers led Eugen to give up hostility to his enemies? The former Chair of the Department of Sociology at Georgia State University, Eugen will reflect on this question and other aspects of rebuilding life from the brink of destruction.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

The Breman Museum invites you to celebrate Lili Baxter.

Explore historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore The Temple.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible. The Up Close and Personal Tours will be every Tuesday, starting on March 21st at 11am. Limited to 12 people per tour. Free with admission. RSVP REQUIRED (we cannot guarantee a tour unless we have a minimum of 5 people pre-registered for it. Thank you for your understanding.) To RSVP or for more information call 678.222.3700.

52nd Annual Community-Wide Commemoration

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Monday, April 16th at 3pm - April 18. We will reopen April 19 at 10am.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Monday, April 16th at 3pm - April 18. We will reopen April 19th at 10am.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Sunday, April 16th at 3pm - April 18th. We will reopen April 19th at 10am.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Monday, April 10th at 3pm - April 12. We will reopen April 13 at 10am.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Monday, April 10th at 3pm - April 12. We will reopen April 13 at 10am.

The Breman Museum will be closed for Passover starting Monday, April 10th at 3pm - April 12. We will reopen April 13 at 10am.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

This lecture will demonstrate Internet resources, websites and search engines for conducting Polish, Galician and Austrian Empire genealogical and historical research. Covered will be Gesher Galicia’s databases, including The All Galicia Database, the Cadastral Map Room and Galician Archival Records Project inventories, along with resources like GenTeam, Mapire and Genealogy Indexer. Techniques for successful database searching, expanding Google’s reach, foreign language searches, document analysis and translation options will be covered.

Join us at our latest Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Grant Park and take a walk through its living history!

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition ATLANTA COLLECTS: CONTEMPORARY, Art Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors. Learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

The Breman Museum and Theatrical Outfit present Baby That is Rock ‘N’ Roll The Leiber/Stoller Era. The 1950's and 60's were a seminal time in the American popular music.

ATLANTA COLLECTS: Contemporary features exquisite works that normally reside in private Metro Atlanta homes, and are rarely seen by the public. Experience original ceramics, beautiful blown glass, and notable painted works that capture the excitement and diversity of contemporary art. Included are works by Richard Jolley, Sandy Skoglund, Radcliffe Bailey, and many more. Curators, philanthropists, and art patrons will enjoy this extraordinary, world-class collection… Make a point to do the same!

Please join us for an exclusive preview of ATLANTA COLLECTS CONTEMPORARY An exclusive selection of contemporary artworks from private collectors never before exhibited together

Murray Lynn was only 14 years old when he, his mother and three brothers were sent by cattle train to Auschwitz-Birkenau. His mother and brothers were murdered upon their arrival, but Murray survived despite unbearable conditions, and a death march that lasted many weeks. As an orphaned teenager, he was sent to England, Ireland and ultimately America, where he began a new life.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Breman and join us for our second annual Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour – Civil Rights Bus Tour

Celebrate Black History Month with the Breman and join us for our second annual Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour – Civil Rights Bus Tour.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Ben was six years old when he witnessed the ravages of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, in his home town of Frankfurt am Main. Soon thereafter, he and four of his siblings were sent on a Kindertransport to France and then the United States and Atlanta. Benjamin will be speaking February 19, 2017 about his journey.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Join us for an unconventional tour of the High Museum’s permanent collection through Jewish eyes. Guided by Barbara Seligman.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

The Breman Museum presents The Carole King Songbook, with Liz Callaway. Carole King became famous first for writing hit songs, and then became a house-hold name performing those hits herself.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Register now for up close and personal tours of our newest exhibition Atlanta Collects: Art Treasures From Atlanta's Private Collectors. Limited space available, RSVP required. See Degas, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, Wyeth and more, learn about the artists and the collectors who made the exhibition possible.

Helen was one of seven children. She entered Auschwitz as one of five sisters, but only four survived. Helen narrowly escaped death when the 500 women she was with were redirected from the entrance to the gas chambers and sent to Germany for slave labor.

Keith Rothschild, PhD discusses The Uses of DNA in Jewish Genealogy.

Take a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour of the Fox Museum and learn about his founder, William Fox, born Wilhelm Fuchs, and his imprint in the entertainment business as we know it today.

ATLANTA COLLECTS celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Breman Museum by highlighting diverse pieces from Jewish collectors in and around Atlanta. The goal of the exhibition is to showcase the breadth and depth of Jewish-owned collections in Atlanta.

Members Only Preview of Atlanta Collects: Treasures from Atlanta's Private Collectors.

Join the Breman Museum as we celebrate the 20th anniversary by honoring Jarvin Levison.

Join us for a tour of Congregation Or Ve Shalom, the first Sephardic synagogue in Atlanta, celebrating its 100 anniversary. The name Sephardi means "Spanish" or "Hispanic", derived from Sepharad, a Biblical location.

Join us for our Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Historic Oakland Cemetery.

We will be closed Tuesday, October 25th in observance of Simchat Torah.

We will be closed Monday October 24, in observance of Sh'mini Atzeret.

We will be closed starting at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 23, in observance of Sh'mini Atzeret.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, October 18th, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Sukkot.

We will be CLOSED Monday, October 17th in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Sukkot.

We will be CLOSED starting at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 16, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Sukkot.

We will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 12th in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur.

We will be CLOSED starting at 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 11th, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur.

The Breman Museum will be closed Tuesday October 4th, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashanah.

The Breman Museum will be closed Monday October 3rd, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashanah.

The Breman Museum will be closed starting at 3:00 PM Sunday October 2nd, in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashanah.

Join Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours at the Marietta Museum of History for a special lecture on the Leo Frank case by legal expert Van Pearlberg.

Executive Director Aaron Berger will share his insights into creating and sustaining a first-rate Jewish museum in the Deep South.

Curating Your Family Story is a program co-created by the Breman Museum and Beit Hatfutsot that connects personal family stories to the Jewish experience and unifies it into a work of art. Bring your family to see the art works of the 2016 participants from Machanei Shai at Congregation Shearith Israel, and join in the collaborative art project under the leadership of artist Karin Mervis.

Learn to use the central database of Shoah Victim's names.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 8 using lessons from the past we learn how to make 3D monsters. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 7 we learn how to use oil pastel art to scratch out a monster. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 6 we learn how to use pastels. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 5 we learn how to use crayons to add light and shade to our monsters. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 4 we learn how to draw monsters that have fur and textures. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 3 we learn how to draw light and dark, using the assembled shapes glued together for a mini-monster. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines. Drop in any time between 10 AM and 12 Noon to participate in this open studio session.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6. In Lesson 2 we will learn how to draw and cut out shapes to make monsters. We will learn about repurposing objects into art and sustainability using exhibitSEED guidelines. Drop in any time between 10 AM and 12 Noon to participate in this open studio session.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour at the Memorial to the Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery. Devoted to the lives lost during the Holocaust, this memorial was the second of its kind to be built in the United States. Uncover the powerful symbolism of the memorial’s award-winning design firsthand from its architect, Mr. Benjamin Hirsch, on this one-of-a-kind tour.

Join us in the Where the Wild Things Are exhibition for a series of eight art lessons designed for children ages 3-6.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors and instruction by renowned Holocaust educators. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Historic Oakland Cemetery. Explore the final resting places for many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens and discover the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish Grounds of this powerful city landmark.

Joe Gransden and his 17-piece orchestra will bring to life, “The King of Swing” and music made famous by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and more. Featuring clarinetist Allan Vache.

Yom HaShoah is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Join us as we commemorate the six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust.

The Breman Museum will be closed on April 29th in honor of the Jewish holiday Passover.

The Breman Museum will be closed on April 24th in honor of the Jewish holiday Passover.

The Breman Museum will be closing early on April 22nd in honor of the Jewish holiday Passover.

Hershel Greenblat’s first two years of life were spent hiding with other Jews in a dark cave in Ukraine. In 1950, his family moved to the United States and Atlanta. Learn how Hershel became an American after surviving the Holocaust.

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

Join us as we explore The Temple. Founded in 1867, the Temple is Atlanta's oldest synagogue and one of most historic Jewish religious institutions in America. Travel 150 years through its history to discover how the Temple and its community shaped the city of Atlanta as a whole.

Join us at the Breman for a special screening of the film 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus. Discover the remarkable story behind an American couple who risked it all to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

Henry Birnbrey was brought to the United States on a special mission to rescue Jewish children. Years later, Henry would return to Germany as an American GI, serving at Normandy. He was among the first American eyewitnesses to the devastation of the Nazi concentration camps.

Join us at the Breman for a special Book Talk with Markus Zusak, author of the award-winning young adults novel The Book Thief.

Join us at our latest Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Grant Park and take a walk through its living history! Discover how this early 20th century this city landmark became surrounded by one of the most eclectic and diverse neighborhoods around the city, and the center of a thriving Jewish community.

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

A prolific writer of over 400 songs, Arlen wrote some of America’s most timeless and memorable pieces including "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Stormy Weather," "I’ve Got the World on a String," and "Let’s Fall in Love."

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement!

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement!

Join us at The Temple for a film series that explores the most important films of the Jewish experience!

Mariella Crea’s courageous French family rescued Jews who were being transported to concentration camps by train. They risked their lives to feed, hide, and smuggle them to the safety of Switzerland.

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

An exploration into the music the Nazi’s would have silenced forever and presented by two second-generation Holocaust survivors.

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours at Congregation Ahavath Achim! Explore the 130 year history behind the Congregation while touring the inside of the present-day Synagogue. Discover how a handful of congregants turned Ahavath Achim into one of the most important orthodox houses of worship in the South.

With her mother performing backbreaking labor for the Nazis, Paula Neuman Gris was the sole caretaker of her baby sister. Barely older than a toddler herself, Paula had to use her own smarts and spirited nature to survive.

Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of Jewish People, and the Breman Museum are excited to announce My Family Story, a fun-filled, meaningful journey of one’s Jewish family history for Jewish kids, ages 11-15.

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Jeremy Katz, the Director of the Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman.

Norbert Friedman survived eleven different concentrations camps where he witnessed countless acts of cruelty and malice. Despite his experience, Norbert remains determined to see the good in every person.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Jeremy Katz, the Director of the Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman.

With a combination of cunning and luck, Eva Friedlander, a Hungarian Jew, survived the Holocaust, fooling the Nazis by hiding in plain sight. Hear Eva’s incredible story of survival at the Breman’s Bearing Witness, Nov. 15, 2015.

Join us at the MJCCA Book Festival for a book talk with Dr. Ruth Westheimer! Through intimate and funny stories, Dr. Ruth sheds light on how she's learned to live a life filled with joie de vivre. Hilarious, inspiring, and profound, "The Doctor Is In" will change the way you think about life and love, in all their limitless possibilities.

Join us for a book talk with author Joan Adler about her recently published work "For Sake of the Children: The Letters Between Otto Frank and Nathan Straus Jr.," which reveals newly uncovered letters from Anne Frank's father as he desperately tried to get his family out of Holland.

Celebrate 100 Years of Atlanta Hadassah with the Opening of a Centennial Exhibition!

Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour destination at Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst a backdrop of gardens, sculptures, and final resting places for many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens, explore the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish Grounds of this powerful city landmark. Hear the fascinating stories of life and persistence as waves of Jewish immigrants entered and adapted to the culture of Victorian America.

Are you stumped tracing your family tree? Or do you just want to spend some time getting back to your roots? Join the Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia at our Ask the Expert round table as we meet to discuss problems, solutions, and successes in tracing our family trees.

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Jeremy Katz, the Director of the Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Tuesday, October 6 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Simchat Torah.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Monday, October 5 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Shmini Atzeret.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

The Breman Museum will be closed on Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Sukkot.

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us at our next destination, Grant Park, home to Lucille and Leo Frank. Tour the park through the Frank family's eyes, followed by a lecture exploring the controversial Leo Frank case lead by Breman archivist Jeremy Katz.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur.

The Breman Museum will be closing at 3:00 PM on September 22 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur.

Join us at the Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University for a dynamic panel discussion about the role media played in the Leo Frank case over the past century.

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Jeremy Katz, the Director of the Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History at the Breman.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Tuesday, September 15 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashana.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Monday September 14 & Tuesday September 15 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashana.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we begin the new Breman series of Jewish Atlanta tours with a visit to The Temple, guided by Barbara Seligman.

A fun theater workshop for Jewish girls, ages 11-14. This workshop will deepen girls’ confidence, creativity, collaboration and communication, all essential skills for leadership and life!

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Timothy Frilingos, the Museum’s Director of Exhibitions.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Timothy Frilingos, the Museum’s Director of Exhibitions.

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

A fun theater workshop for Jewish girls, ages 11-14. This workshop will deepen girls’ confidence, creativity, collaboration and communication, all essential skills for leadership and life!

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

A fun theater workshop for Jewish girls, ages 11-14. This workshop will deepen girls’ confidence, creativity, collaboration and communication, all essential skills for leadership and life!

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Take an in-depth look at the Breman’s latest Southern Jewish History Exhibition Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta with a special tour by Timothy Frilingos, the Museum’s Director of Exhibitions.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

For Educators: Five days of in-depth seminars on topics central to understanding the Holocaust. Daily meetings and discussions with Holocaust Survivors. We are committed to preparing educators to teach the Holocaust across grade levels, subject areas and curricula, while addressing Georgia Performance and Core Curricula Standards.

Maurice Sendak would be 87 years old today! In honor of his birthday, enjoy a Buy One Get One ticket offer and come experience his creative genius with extra activities in the gallery!

Every Wednesday from June to July, bring your kids to cool down at the Breman and explore the exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in his Own Words and Pictures.

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

The Breman Museum will be closed on Sunday May 24 & Monday May 25 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Shavuot.

The Breman Museum will be closed on Sunday May 24 & Monday May 25 in observance of the Jewish Holiday, Shavuot.

Join us for guided tours, special screenings, and Sendak themed lunch options!

Rada’s self-titled debut album has been influenced by legends Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott and Nina Simone and is described as a “cross-cultural sound that is a deep reflection of the Israeli-born Ethiopian’s heritage.”

Penina Bowman is an Auschwitz Survivor from Romania who married an American GI. Her handmade wedding dress is currently on display at in The Breman's Absence of Humanity Exhibition. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

You are cordially invited to a wildly entertaining evening of food, drinks, music and a bit of the unexpected!

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Join us for guided tours, special screenings, and Sendak themed lunch options!

The Atlanta Boy Choir will be performing live at The Breman Museum as part of our 2015 Yom HaShoah commemoration.

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat will be a featured speaker at The Breman Museum as part of our 2015 Yom HaShoah commemoration.

Yom HaShoah is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Join us as we commemorate the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and the Jewish resistance under Nazi rule.

Be the among the first to see our newest exhibition and take part in a special Curator's Tour given by The Breman's own Tim Frilingos!

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Join us for guided tours, special screenings, and Sendak themed lunch options!

Do today’s storytellers and authors carry a social responsibility? How has the digital age changed the way children read and what is read to them? What is the future of children’s literature? Join us and some of the field's leading experts as we navigate our way through these intriguing questions.

The timeless classics of Kurt Weill will be performed by artists from the Atlanta Opera in a one-time only show at The Breman!

Goldie Bertone and Betty Sunshine will tell the story of their parents who both survived the Holocaust. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Join The Jewish Genealogy Society of Georgia at at the museum for special presentation on the use of newspapers in genealogy research!

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

Join us for guided tours, special screenings, and Sendak themed lunch options!

Our Family Sundays at The Breman series will be packed with activities for parents and kids of all ages!

This concert, consisting of six performers, will tell the very particular and very American stories of Gershwin and Bernstein through a selection of instrumental and vocal music.

Henry Friedman is a Holocaust Survivor from Hungary and survivor of a firing squad. He attributes his remarkable triumph over the atrocities of war to the protection of his grandmother's blessing. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Join us and filmmaker Cassio Tolpolar at The Breman Museum as we enjoy a screening of his film, “Mamaliga Blues: A Family Road Movie Into the Past.” Mr. Tolpolar's film documents his family’s journey from Brazil to Moldova in search of a long lost grave.

Mort Waitzman is a liberator of German Concentration Camps and a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Bring the whole family to the opening of the exhibition Where The Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak In His Own Words And Pictures and stay for a day full of fun family activities!

The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the 23rd edition of the Book festival of the MJCCA!

Commemorate Kristallnacht, "The Night of Broken Glass", the Holocaust and all other genocides with an afternoon of art, reflection, and contemplation.

Herbert Kohn is a Holocaust Survivor from Germany and eyewitness to Kristallnacht. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Join us at The Breman for a book talk and signing with Sandy Berman, our founding archivist, on her new novel, Klara with a K!

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia will host a panel discussion lead by Atlanta area experts in the field of genealogy.

Come Join Us For Yoga In The Gallery!

This introductory workshop to portrait photography is perfect for anyone looking to capture that perfect moment with their friends, children, grandchildren, or even their pets!

Come Join Us For Yoga In The Gallery!

Joan Jacobs, President of Art Talk, Inc. and world renowned lecturer, will take you on a journey through the world of Marc Chagall and his visionary art.

Tosia Schneider is a Holocaust Survivor from Poland and author of the memoir Someone Must Survive to Tell the World. Free Admission to the 2014-2015 Bearing Witness Series is provided through a generous gift from The Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Come Join Us For Yoga In The Gallery!

Come Join Us For Yoga In The Gallery!

Come Join Us For Yoga In The Gallery!

This introductory workshop to portrait photography is perfect for anyone looking to capture that perfect moment with their friends, children, grandchildren, or even their pets!