Arizona Jewish Historical Society

Earlier this month, our CEO, Talli Dippold, joined leaders from across North America for the joint conference of the Association of Holocaust Organizations and the Council of American Jewish Museums.

✡️ Representing Arizona Jewish Historical Society and the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, Talli shared a belief that guides our work every day:

🎤 "By connecting Holocaust history with the stories of Jewish communities past and present, we create a deeper understanding of both what was lost and what continues to thrive. Together, these narratives tell a more complete human story."

As the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center advances toward its 2027 opening, we continue to help shape conversations about how Holocaust education and Jewish history can come together to create meaningful learning experiences that stay with visitors long after they leave. ✨

Behind every organization are people who help move its mission forward. ✨

Please join us in welcoming Carly Figman Feinberg, Sarah Krahenbuhl, Alan Schnaid, and Sheryl Bronkesh to the Arizona Jewish Historical Society Board of Directors.

Their passion for community, Holocaust education, and preserving Jewish history will help shape the next chapter of our work across Arizona. Together, we will continue connecting future generations to the testimonies and experiences that define our mission. 💙

This summer, take a different kind of road trip through Arizona. 🚗☀️

Follow the journey of Triumph in Tragedy, our exhibit sharing the testimonies of Holocaust survivors who made Arizona their home and built new beginnings after unimaginable loss.

Each location invites you to slow down, listen, and learn from lives that continue to shape our community today.

👉 Discover more: https://bit.ly/4jfOLQl

📣 The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is thrilled to welcome our new Director of Marketing and Communications, Greta Seidman, to the team.

With nearly two decades of civic engagement, strategic communications, and public affairs experience, Greta brings a passion for growing organizational missions and uniting communities around shared visions.

For so many Jewish kids, summer camp isn’t just a trip, it’s a rite of passage. ☀️🏕️

It’s where friendships form over shared songs, where traditions come to life around the table, and where independence grows one summer at a time. From Shabbat in the open air to late-night laughs in the bunks, camp becomes a place that stays with you long after the season ends.

We’re excited for everyone in our community as we step into another summer of memories, connection, and joy. 💙

👉 Tag your favorite summer camp in the comments!

📸: Valley of The Sun J, Camp Daisy and Harry Stein

Mark your calendars for the Arizona Jewish Historical Society Heritage Gala! ✨

This year, we proudly honor Mel Kessler and Gail Fisher for their lasting contributions to our community.

Join us for an evening centered on heritage, community, and connection. 💙

🗓 Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

📍 Congregation Beth Israel of AZ
🥂 5:30 pm Reception | 🍽 6:30 pm Dinner (Certified Kosher)

👉 Email our team to learn about table sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].

A skillet of shakshuka brings big flavor and even bigger comfort, especially in the summer. 🍅🍳

Jewish communities across North Africa and the Middle East embraced this dish and carried it into kitchens around the world, where it became a staple in Jewish and Israeli cuisine. It’s hearty enough to satisfy, light enough for warm weather, and always better shared.

👉 Get the recipe from Epicurious: https://bit.ly/49nzZnQ

Science. Technology. Culture. Art. Medicine. 💡
Jewish innovators have helped to shape the world we live in today.

➡️ Click to discover the ways they changed the course of history.