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Tours Start Nov 15
Upcoming Exhibition
JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience
JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience looks at the Jewish origins of the development of iconic comic book superheroes beginning in the 1930s-60s. Which superhero had a bar mitzvah? Who crushed a glass at his comic book wedding? Learn about superheroes with Jewish creators, writers, and artists, from Spider-Man to Senorita Rio. Sections on the development of cartoons in Yiddish and in modern Hebrew augment the story. The exhibition includes contemporary graphic novels which explore Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and back to America. Scenes from local DC-area comic fandom round out the exhibition, welcoming new and old comic enthusiasts into the story. See original copies of rare comic books, get the chance to draw your own comic book page and dress up as your new favorite superhero.
The exhibition comes to the Museum from the Center for Jewish History in New York City.
Batman Detective Comics #27, 1939. Written by Bill Finger. Illustrated by Bob Kane. Trademark and Copyright: DC Comics
Exterior view of the Museum with a yellow school bus parked in front of the entrance, March 2024.
Submit Student Artwork
Create a story or scene using the provided templates for a chance to be featured.
With Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Partial support for the exhibition is provided by Mandy Lippman and Mark Ohan and Occasions Catering.
