Views from the Old Country: Life in Eastern Europe

Many of Tulsa’s founding Jewish families traveled from Eastern Europe and Russia to settle in the wilds of Indian Territory. This exhibit features objects, paintings and sculpture from the museum’s permanent collection that illustrate village life, as well as objects that traveled from the old country to Oklahoma with our founding families.  This t ...

L’Chaim-To Life!

During the month of May, join the Tulsa Artists’ Guild in a celebration of the Jewish expression “L’Chaim” (to life!) during this exhibition and sale of guild members’ works.  This show will be a celebration of life with a portion of the sales benefiting the museum.  The show will run May 1 – June 2, 2013 with an opening reception on Th ...

The Exodus: 3400 Years of the Jewish Diaspora

The Exodus explores the many migrations undertaken by Jewish communities throughout history. From the biblical exodus to the ship Exodus, Jews have moved from empire to state, from country to continent as politics, economics, and prejudice affected their status and living situations. The exhibit highlights the settlement of the Jews in unexpected l ...

Book Review: The Hare With Amber Eyes

Writer Edmund de Waal shares the story of his once wealthy European Jewish family—how family members were scattered, their wealth appropriated and their art collection stolen by the Nazis.  The book will be reviewed by Museum Curator Karen York on Tuesday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.  This exciting event is being offered at no charge.  Netsuke from Tulsa  ...