The National Museum of American Jewish History is offering free admission to mothers who visit with their families on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, along with activities and special opportunities to honor mothers on their holiday.
Visitors will be able to take part in one of four Women in American Jewish History tours available at 11a.m., 12p.m., 1p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis. This tour will enable visitors to explore the changing roles of women over 350 years of American Jewish history, as well as the contributions they made to Jewish and American life from the 17th century to today. Notable women highlighted in the tour include Abigail Franks, Rebecca Gratz, Henrietta Szold, Emma Goldman, and Betty Friedan.
Families will also have the opportunity to complete a special Mother’s Day thank you in the Museum’s “It’s Your Story”™ video recording booth. Visitors will be asked to finish the sentence, “I have my mother to thank for….” The completed video can then with be shared with mothers and other family members through online links.
As a special treat, each mother will receive a boutonniere when arriving at the Museum. The flowers are being donated by Dr. and Mrs. Ierachmiel Daskal. Dr. Daskal is a volunteer and docent-in-training at the Museum.
The National Museum of American Jewish History, located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, tells the story of American Jews from their arrival in North America more than 350 years ago to the present – exhibiting and interpreting the American Jewish experience in a 100,000-square-foot, five-story building on Independence Mall. It is the only museum in the nation dedicated solely to telling the story of Jews in America.
The Museum interprets how Jews shape and are shaped by America, explores the blessings and challenges of freedom, and provides opportunities for visitors to contribute their own stories.
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