Current Exhibits

Oil painting (c. 1930) by Sara November titled Entertainer

Please contact the museum for the latest dates and times of opening exhibits.

Jewish Women in the Arts

“Jewish Women in the Arts,” which was originally part of a statewide celebration entitled “Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts,” represents Jewish women’s extensive and varied accomplishments in performing and visual arts in Richmond and beyond. The exhibition includes works from actresses, singers, musicians, photographers, illustrators, authors, composers, knitters, potters, painters, fashion designers, graphic artists, sculptors, patrons of the arts, and art historians. This exhibition hopes to raise the public visibility of the size and scope of Jewish women involved with the arts and the cultural industry of Virginia. The items in the exhibition help to document Jewish women’s roles in Richmond’s artistic and social arenas, and are a representation of early twentieth century works alongside more contemporary items. The exhibition also exemplifies the complex and sometimes tenuous link between Jewish artists, gender, and Judaism. Please join us as we celebrate “Jewish Women in the Arts.”

 

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Commonwealth and Community:
The Jewish Experience in Virginia

This exhibition traces the 400-year history of Jewish presence in Virginia, and includes a copy of George Washington's letter to the Hebrew congregations of Philadelphia, New York, Charleston and Richmond; magnificent silver ceremonial objects; and historical photographs and documents. This exhibition was originally organized by the Virginia Historical Society and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond.

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                                                                   That You'll Remember Me

 

 

 

In conjunction with the Civil War sesquicentennial, an exhibition entitled, “That You’ll Remember Me” has opened at the Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives. This exhibit recounts stories of the Richmond Jewish experience during the Civil War through personal effects, letters and documents, paintings, sculpture, song and audio narratives. Despite their varied backgrounds, Richmond Jews valued their American identity and eagerly devoted themselves to the war cause. Allegiances to North or South unified some families while tearing others apart. Opinions on the war, slavery and other contentious issues ranged widely between families but their patriotism was unwavering. Jews, through the military, government or civilian assistance, fulfilled many necessary roles and services for their country during the Civil War period.  

The exhibit will run through April 2015.

 

 

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