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Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative

Welcome to BJHI or The Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative. The Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative maintains this website in order to, organize public programs and events, maintain records and archives both online and in their original state, create oral and video histories which will be accessible online, and make a range of resources available to the public. It’s a community project and we need your help to do it right! Share your stories, pictures, and memories of Jewish Life in Brooklyn here.

Old Jewish Men

Whether it’s the price of lox or public toilets, one of the latest TikTok trends features old dudes kvetching for a cause. NY Post

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 BJHI Hall of Fame 

“BJHI was created to tell the extraordinary story of the Jewish community of Brooklyn, and the BJHI Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame recognizes the leading Brooklynites who have truly made a difference in the world, and there are many.” 

2024 BJHI Torchbearers Award

The Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative invites you to view the celebration of the 2024 Brooklyn Jewish Torchbearers Award Honoring Brooklyn Jewish organizations. Find out what organizations were awarded and why.

Brooklyn Life

Brown building on a Brooklyn street
Neighborhood Scenes
Black and white photo of a ceiling in a synagogue in Brooklyn
Jewish Religious Life
Brown bread stacked on top of each other for a Jewish holiday
Jewish Holidays & Food
A black and white photo of four women dancing.
Culture and Traditions

We Stand With Israel

Member of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative in Israel standing on a hill
The iconic Shlomo Carlebach and contemporary singer Eli Levin join together in an unforgettable music video
Israel Flag
Broadway Stars Raise Awareness of Hamas Hostages With New Rendition of ‘Bring Him Home’ From ‘Les Miserables’
Broadway Stars Raise Awareness of Hamas Hostages With New Rendition of ‘Bring Him Home’ From ‘Les Miserables’