Dallas Jewish Historical Society

Summertime at DJHS = extra helping hands and extra energy in the office! Meet Sofia!

Celebrate Yiddish literature, music, and art at this family-friendly festival on Sunday, June 28th! Stop by the DJHS table to explore Jewish genealogy and Dallas Jewish history!

It was an honor to be the guest on the Texas State Genealogical Society podcast where I got discuss the work of Dallas Jewish Historical Society and the Dallas Genealogical Society! It’s a quick listen and lots of information about who we are and what we do…

Lone Star Family Trails: Lone Star Family Trails - Dallas Jewish Historical Society The goal of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society is "to preserve and protect collections of written, visual, and audible materials thaat documen the history of the Dallas Jewish Community." (website .  With information available online and in-person, they hold cemetery information, city directo...

With heavy heart, we just learned of the passing of Dr. Aaron Kreisler. His oral history shares his experiences of being born in Galveston, living through the Vietnam era and so much more. May his memory always be for a blessing and we send our love and strength to his family at this most difficult time.

Aaron Kreisler - Dallas Jewish Historical Society Oral History Video Army; Vietnam War Era. Born in 1941. Raised in Galveston, TX. Recor...

Grab a last minute spot for this incredible class STARTING TOMORROW!
📚 Discover the Women Who Helped Shape Dallas ✨
Join us for Dallas Dames: Building a Jewish Legacy, a special JCC/DJHS class exploring the remarkable Jewish women who broke barriers, built institutions, and helped shape the civic and cultural fabric of Dallas.
Through powerful stories and historical insight, participants will learn about trailblazers like Hermine Tobolowsky, Carrie Marcus, Annette Strauss, and many more whose impact continues to be felt today.
📅 Wednesdays, June 3rd–24th, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
👥 Adults Only
Come connect with an inspiring and often overlooked chapter of local history.
Register today!
https://f.mtr.cool/xgnvhulznd

Please join as we welcome some new faces to the DJHS family at our Annual meeting on June 7 from 2-4 in Zale Auditorium! Their passion for preserving and sharing our community’s history will help carry our mission forward in meaningful ways.
Register now at bit.ly/2526annual

Join us for our Annual Meeting as we come together to celebrate another year of preserving and sharing Jewish Dallas history.
This year’s program features a special Columbian Club presentation, including a compilation reel and panel discussion with May Sebel, Robert Feldman, and Scott Robbins, moderated by Bobby Goodman.
Register now: bit.ly/2526annual
June 7, 2026 2-4PM Aaron Family JCC

With deep gratitude, we thank our outgoing board members for their time, leadership, and dedication. We are so appreciative of all you’ve given to DJHS.
Join us in wishing them a heartfelt farewell and welcoming our new board members at the Annual Meeting! Register now: bit.ly/2526annual
June 7, 2026 2-4PM Aaron Family JCC