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Our shared humanity
A raw and poignant photography exhibition by the artist Emmanuel Santos, titled ‘Into the Heartless Light of Darkness’.
These images were taken in Israel, just 70 days after the October 7 massacre by Hamas.
Closing 1 December 2024. Find out more -
The Holocaust
Located over three levels, this exhibition traces the persecution and murder of European Jews from 1933 to 1945.
The exhibition also recounts the new lives forged by Holocaust survivors following their arrival in Australia and their contribution to the rich, multicultural fabric of contemporary Australian life. Find out more
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Exhibitions
Feature exhibition
The Maccabean Hall: Celebrating 100 Years
Take a journey through time with memories from a century of our building, the Maccabean Hall, at this incredible new exhibit celebrating the vibrancy of Jewish history in Sydney.
Feature exhibition
“The Happiest Man on Earth”
“This is my message, as long as I live, I’ll teach not to hate.” A special tribute showcase in the Museum lounge, honouring the incredible life stories of Eddie and Flore Jaku.
Upcoming Events
For teachers
Teaching the Modern History Core
February 2025
This two-day fully NESA-accredited Teacher Professional Development course will give history teachers the chance to enhance their classroom practice of HSC Modern History core unit of study, Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-1946.
History extension study day
HSC History Extension Study Day 2025
30 January 2025
During this intensive study day, students will engage with the core issues in the History Extension syllabus. Workshops will assist students in developing their ideas for the Investigative Project and considering the four key questions of History Extension.
A powerful new antisemitism resource
We are proud to share a powerful new resource developed by our team of Educators, Historians and Curators. This is an important project aimed at addressing a pressing issue – the rise of hatred against Jewish people in Australia and across the globe.
For this reason, we created an online platform that contains a thorough, research-based exploration of the history of antisemitism, how it manifests in contemporary society, and practical strategies to combat it.
We hope that having this as a resource, you will feel equipped and empowered to notice, question and stand up to hate when you see or hear it.
Visit this resource to see how we are doing more to promote tolerance and understanding, and share it with your friends and family, too.
Visit Antisemitism Resource
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SJM blog
Vale Yehuda Bauer
November 6, 2024
Emeritus Professor Konrad Kwiet, Resident Historian at the Sydney Jewish Museum, retraces the life and achievements of Professor Yehuda Bauer.
Revisiting the 1959–1960 swastika epidemic in Australia
August 28, 2024
In this article, PhD student Dovi Seldowitz revisits the 1959–1960 Swastika Epidemic – a forgotten chapter in Australian history.
Goodbye to Olga Horak OAM
August 27, 2024
Dr. Jana Vytrhlik revisits the Museum to retrace the steps of her long friendship with Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, reflecting on a life filled with art, memory, and resilience.
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