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Special matching gift opportunity in place. YOUR GIFT GOES TWICE AS FAR - it is being MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR by a generous donor.

NOTE: The CARES Act allows charitable contributions of cash up to $300 to be claimed as an above-the-line deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions in 2020.*
*The information contained herein is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult with your attorney or tax advisor about your personal situation.

Please feel free to contact the Center’s development office at (212)294-8310 or development@cjh.org with any questions or to make a donation over the phone.

Center for Jewish History Membership Levels


  • Personalized membership card
  • Discounted tickets to Center programs
  • 10% discount on conservation treatment of personal paper-based materials in the Werner J. and Gisella Levi Cahnman Preservation Laboratory
    All of the Sustaining Membership benefits plus:

  • Invitation to a members-only event
  • A-to-Z Genealogy Kit
    All of the Conservator Membership benefits plus:

  • Free admission to all Center programs for you and your guest
  • Invitation to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Center
    All of the Heritage Membership benefits plus:

  • Invitation to an exclusive thank you event featuring a special guest
  • Invitations to openings of Center exhibits
  • Invitation to purchase tickets to the Center's annual gala
  • Invitation to attend a genealogy workshop




Donate by Mail

Include full contact information and mail to:

Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011

Planned Giving

For more information about planned giving click here.

Further Questions

For general questions and for information regarding a gift of securities or a bequest, please contact the Center at development@cjh.org or (212) 294-8310.