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Capital Jewish Museum
Exhibitions
Participants on the National Mall at the National March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, & Bi Equal Rights & Liberation, April 1993. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Mitch Weissner.
Special Exhibition
LGBTJews in the Federal City
Opening Friday, May 16
Ongoing Exhibition
Connect. Reflect. Act.
On View
Ongoing Exhibition
What is Jewish Washington?
On View
Historic Sanctuary, Summer 2023. Photo: Imagine Photography
Ongoing Exhibition
The Sanctuary
On View
Upcoming Programs
Mah Jongg in the Museum, Fall 2024
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Drop-In, Educators, Family & Public Programs
Historian Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome presents on his book, Pink Triangle Legaicies, about the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi badge into a widespread emblem of LGBTQ+ liberation, community, and pride. Photo courtesy of Dr. Desai-Newsome
Public Program
Author Talk with Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome: Pink Triangle Legacies: Holocaust History and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:30pm–8 pm
CHRIS FERENZI 2024
Family Program
Family Day: Full of Pride
Sunday, June 22, 2025 9:30am–1 pm
Public Program
CJM After Sunset: After Hours Pride Party
Thursday, May 29, 2025 6–9 pm
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Matchbox from President Carter's Hanukkah event on December 17, 1979. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Michael Kranish and family.
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