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Top Right Menu Ask an Archivist Visit the AJA Contact Us Make Online Payment HUC website Search Our Catalog Donate Archival Records Financial Contributions Search our SiteHome About AJA Mission History Plan a Visit Executive Director, Dr. Gary P. Zola Founder, Dr. Jacob Rader Marcus Staff Boards and Councils Academic Advisory & Editorial Board The B’nai Ya’akov Council The Ezra Consortium Frequently Asked Questions Research Online Catalog Finding Aids Digital Collections Search All Digital Collections Genealogy Genealogy Guide Outside Genealogy Resources Fellowship Program Policies and Fees Publications Programs & Events Educational Resources Snapshot Articles Lesson Plans Timeline AJA in the News Ask an Archivist Welcome to The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives Preserving American Jewish History The AJA is open to the public by appointment only. To schedule a visit please contact Dr. Dana Herman at [email protected] or by phone at (513) 487-3069. All visitors must be fully vaccinated and may be asked for proof of vaccination prior to entry. Visitors may also be asked to wear a mask. MAY IS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH _________________ How to celebrate publication: AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES JOURNAL Vol. 75, No. 1 & 2 (2023) _________________ View Issue collect and record: We need your help in collecting American Jewish sources on the OCTOBER 7 MASSACRE AND THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR Click here for more info new! aja digital collection Sermons & Interview of Scholar and Rabbi, JOSHUA O. HABERMAN Press Release (PDF) Click to view new digital collection: AJA Collection of Civil War Hero, Colonel Marcus M. Spiegel Released to the public July 25, 2023! (PDF) Click to view exhibit: Sally Priesand Paves the Way View the Exhibit Virtually ! Instructions (PDF) Preserving the continuity of Jewish life and learning for future generations The American Jewish Archives (AJA) of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institue of Religion, is the largest free-standing repository dedicated solely to the study of the American Jewish experience. It contains more than 15 million pages of documents, audio-visual recordings, microfilm, and photographic images. The American Jewish Archives was founded in 1947 by the renowned historian Dr. Jacob Rader Marcus (b. 1896) who served as its first director until his death in 1995 at the age of 99. From 1998 through June of 2023, Dr. Gary P. Zola served as the AJA’s executive director and is currently a board-appointed member of the HUC-JIR faculty where he serves as the Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of the American Jewish Experience and Reform Jewish History. Frequently Asked Questions What is the relationship between the AJA and HUC-JIR? The AJA was founded in 1947 as part of HUC-JIR which is North America’s premier institution of Jewish higher education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism. Founded in 1875, HUC-JIR cultivates scholars, leaders, and change-makers transforming Jewish communities worldwide. HUC-JIR Full Mission Statement Is the AJA open to the public? The AJA is open to the public. If you plan to do extensive researcheither in person or onlinewe suggest you contact Dr. Dana Herman: [email protected] or 513.487.3069 What are the open hours of the AJA? The AJA is open: M-TH: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FRI: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The AJA is closed on weekends and on some Jewish and national holidays. How do I get to the AJA? The AJA is located on the Cincinnati campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220 [ Google Map » ]. Once you arrive on campus, look to your right to locate the clock tower of the AJA facility. Free parking is available in the lot nearest to the clock tower and the AJA’s front entrance. Does the AJA offer tours? Guided tours are available upon request. To schedule a tour, please contact Lisa Frankel, Director of Educational Outreach at [email protected] or at 513.487.3218 Is the AJA equipped for visitors with disabilities? We strive to make all visitors welcome at the AJA. Our facility is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Design. There are accessible parking spots adjacent to the front entrance, there are no steps at the front entrance, and there is an elevator available just inside on the lobby level. In addition, the AJA’s reading room is equipped with software to assist the visually impaired. If you need assistance due to a disability, please let us know so that we can accommodate you. Exploring the AJA website: About the AJA Basic information about the AJA’s mission, the executive director and staff, as well as visitor instructions, can be found in this section. Read more about the AJA » Research our Records This section offers links to research resources, and types of material you’ll find at the American Jewish Archives. Research the AJA Records » Search our Catalog The AJA online catalog is the gateway to a vast collection of primary source material detailing the history of the Jewish experience in the Americas which include documents, photographs, audio and video media, digital collections and more. This section also includes a link to "Ask and Archivist." Search the AJA Catalog » Publications Here you will find a wealth of secondary source material relating to the American Jewish past including a link to the full run of the American Jewish Archives Journal which is fully searchable. Explore AJA Publications » Programs & Events This section includes a listing of upcoming local and national events, Dr. Zola’s speaking engagements, and the American Jewish Archives in the news. View AJA Programs and Events » Educational Resources Digital documents, lesson plans/guides, resources for learning opportunities, can be found here. Access the AJA Educational ResourcesHome About AJA Mission History Plan a Visit Executive Director, Dr. Gary P. Zola Founder, Dr. Jacob Rader Marcus Staff Boards and Councils Academic Advisory & Editorial Board The B’nai Ya’akov Council The Ezra Consortium Frequently Asked Questions Research Online Catalog Finding Aids Digital Collections Search All Digital Collections Genealogy Genealogy Guide Outside Genealogy Resources Fellowship Program Policies and Fees Publications Programs & Events Educational Resources Snapshot Articles Lesson Plans Timeline AJA in the News Ask an Archivist The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220 513–487-3000 (tel) Hours are 9-5, M-Th; 9-3, F © 1990 - 2024 - American Jewish Archives JOIN OUR MAILING LIST | SUPPORT THE AJA | TERMS |...