The new National Museum of American Jewish History (www.nmajh.org), opening in November 2010, is dedicated to telling the still-unfolding story of Jews in America, who embraced freedom with its choices and challenges as they shaped and were shaped by our nation. The Museum envisions its new home as a place that welcomes all people, inviting them to discover what they have in common with the Jewish experience in America, as well as to explore the features that make this history distinctive.
Rising five stories above Independence Mall, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History will join Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and other landmarks at the hallowed site of America’s birth. There could not be a more fitting place for a museum that will explore the promise and challenges of liberty through the lends of the American Jewish experience.
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March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Nice try but, …
Nice try but, poorly produced piece.
The text & images go by so quickly
that there is little opportunity to ob-
serve and digest.
Lawrence Cohn
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
it’s not Liev …
it’s not Liev Schrieber .
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
@marccashman
For …
@marccashman
For the post looking for the name of the narrator… it sounds like Liev Schreiber, who has done a lot of voice over work for PBS programs, including American Experience. He is also narrator for the TV spots for Infiniti,
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Mission Well …
Mission Well Accomplished!…and another thank you to all USMC Vets on 65Th Anniversary Flag Raising IWO JIMA Feb 23, 1945:
“The Marines will never disappoint the expectations of our country…never!”
dbm
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
too good too true …
too good too true too AMERICA a.s.
as we truly know it regardless of its leaders mistakes, its corporate misdeeds, its sensitivity to protecting all people rights even thou those people sometimes reverse that meaning of freedom against this great country!
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Does anyone know …
Does anyone know who this exceptional narrator is?
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Good deal
Good deal
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
English Lesson 2:
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English Lesson 2:
It looks like YOU think YOU are REALLY very smart (It is not necessary to use the word “person”). just BECAUSE YOU speak English better than people from other countries. (Here, you must end with a ‘period’ because it is a complete sentence. Now you can begin a sentence. Otherwise adding the following will result in a run-on sentence: It is REALLY very primitive OF you! (Good, you used an exclamation mark in the right place.) Have a lovely day. ; })
Would you like Lesson 3?
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Exclamation…
and …
Exclamation…
and i dont care whitch letter i need to put were .
It looks like u think u are realy very smart person just becouse u speak english better than people from other countries it is realy very primitive from u !
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
dont forget only …
dont forget only half of the hollywood…..
You do not need the word “the” before the name of a place or person.
I promise I will not forget half of Hollywood.
Have a nice day! ; })
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
“Did you understood …
“Did you understood first sentence?”
English Lesson 1:
Did you UNDERSTAND THE first sentence?
(You only need one question mark.)
“its more than enough!”
IT’S more than enough!
(You must always begin a sentence with a capital letter, but at least you included an exclamation mark in the correct place.)
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
“your father was …
“your father was comedian?” Is that a question or an exclamation?
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
did u understood …
did u understood first sentence ?!? its more than enough !
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Correct…but the …
Correct…but the Jewish Museum in NY is dedicated to Jews in American and much more. Let’s not overstate the significance of the new museum because it diminishes others that came before.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
@jzizmor First …
@jzizmor First dedicated to Jews in America.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
I did not …
I did not understand anything you wrote. Too many spelling mistakes and run-on sentences. What is “dont”? What is “re”? What is “juwes”? What is “senat”?
Were you talking? It seems as though you were typing on your keyboard, unsuccessfully I might add. ; })
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
your father was …
your father was comedian ?!
dont forget only half of the hollywood re juwes i am already not talking about your senat ))))))
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Inspiring but …
Inspiring but hardly the first Jewish history museum in the US. NYC has had a fabulous Jewish museum on 5th Avenue for over 100 years. The NYC museum has a much broader scope. Also, the YouTube video is oddly dated to exclude current well known figures of Jewish background. It would be nice to appeal to the YouTube generation.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Well, yes, it takes …
Well, yes, it takes courage to go to Israel, but we wouldn’t want ALL of the Jews to leave America. Israel may be our homeland, but saying “go back to your homeland” is sort of not a thing in America. Applies to other countries, as well.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Wonderful testament …
Wonderful testament to our contributions. I cannot wait to go when it opens! A fabulous location dedicated to the independence of Americans.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Awesome!!!!!!!
Awesome!!!!!!!
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
actually that’s …
actually that’s true!
i have lifed ON curacao, and been to the synagoge there.
and if you want to know about the jewish history of south america, i believe that begun in surinam.
jodesavanna ( jewish savannah) my grandma have spent her whole life doing research of jodesavanna..
acctually.. it was my greath greath grand father Baruch Bento da Costa who was the first jew in surinam.
anyway, i do hope it will have a section spent to those lands/continents.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Someone once said, …
Someone once said, “Pride is justified self-respect.” I think Jewish people can take pride in what they have given to America. This museum will tell the story that few know because of the sin of omission on the part of the American textbook industry. How do I become a member of the museum?
March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
WOW, long overdue! …
WOW, long overdue!
I can’t wait for it to open to go and live the rich culture that will be presented in this great museum.