Jewish Museum of Buffalo

09/03/2026

This summer, Ridley Fiege, the Jewish Museum of Buffalo’s Arts & Education Intern, created a series of short videos he titled BOOM HISTORY, sharing stories that explore Jewish American life, events, and historic milestones.

Come see BOOM HISTORY on the big screen at the museum!

Open Viewing Hours:
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–3 PM

Appointments are encouraged, or call ahead for wayfinding and visitor information.

America 250: The Jewish American Story and Patrimony by Noah Breuer will be on view through October 25!

Save the date and stay tuned: We’ll celebrate the exhibitions with a special closing celebration and artist talk by Noah Breuer on October 25.

More details coming soon!

More about this video: ©️Ridley Fiege. Boom History Volume 1: Mordecai Manuel Noah, 2026. Video.

09/01/2026

We are thrilled that Bob Hirsch and Adele Henderson are being honored for their leadership of the JMB! Thank you both for all you do to make the JMB a cultural destination for our region.

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for America 250: The Jewish American Story and helped make the evening so meaningful. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came through our doors, explored the exhibitions, listened to the music and stories, and celebrated with us.

To our performers, artists, speakers, volunteers, staff, supporters, community partners, and every person who attended—thank you. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and generosity brought the museum to life.

This was more than an event. It was an evening of history, art, music, storytelling, and community and a celebration of the Jewish American story and Buffalo’s remarkable place within it.

Thank you, Buffalo, for an unforgettable night.

08/25/2026

We’re on WGRZ!

Thank you to WGRZ 2 On Your Side for featuring America 250: The Jewish American Story and helping us share what’s happening at the Jewish Museum of Buffalo!

We are just days away from opening this major new exhibition celebrating 250 years of the American story through Jewish history, immigration, art, music, poetry, and storytelling.

Join us Thursday, August 27, from 6–9 PM for an evening throughout the museum and Temple Beth Zion, including the opening of Patrimony by Noah Breuer and our special America 250: The Jewish American Story in Music & Words performance.

Pay-what-you-can tickets, link in the comments!

08/21/2026

Thank you Judge Penny Wolfgang and Big Weck FM. We air at 6:30 AM Saturday morning for all those Early Risers and will be on their website shortly after. Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-250-concert-and-opening and join us on August 27th at 6 PM.

08/21/2026

You’re not supposed to see this yet.

A little sneak peek from rehearsal for America 250: The Jewish American Story in Music & Words.
Music, poetry, historical readings, and storytelling are coming together as we prepare to tell 250 years of American history through the Jewish American experience.

History is about to get loud.

Thursday, August 27 • 6–9 PM
Jewish Museum of Buffalo
Pay what you can.

Tickets available online and at the door.

Link in bio, or for Facebook use this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-250-concert-and-opening

08/18/2026

https://youtu.be/dsbuSFjSL4w?is=bhzufymFuIdk2mJP

Interview: Erie County 250: The Jewish American Story

08/18/2026

Turn on Channel 4 to hear about our America 250 event!

08/12/2026

Join us for A Weekend with Dr. Janette Silverman, Senior Genealogist & Research Team Manager at Ancestry, presented by the Stuart and Caren Shapiro Jewish Genealogy Center of Buffalo at the Jewish Museum of Buffalo.

Three days. Three locations. Three fascinating presentations exploring Jewish genealogy, immigration, identity, family stories, and the histories we inherit.

Friday, August 14 • 7:30 PM
Congregation Shir Shalom
The Mysterious (Jewish) John Jones

Saturday, August 15 • 3:30 PM
Jewish Museum of Buffalo
They Changed My Name: Immigration Myths and Mythologies
& When Gravestones Lie

Sunday, August 16 • 12 PM
Jewish Community Center at Benderson
In Living Memory — Stories They Never Told Us

All programs are FREE and everyone is welcome.

Questions? 716-322-0474 or [email protected]