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Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

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Louisiana, Louisiana

About Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, or MSJE, is a private, non-profit museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their communities. Through exhibits, collections, and programs focused on the history of Southern Jews, the museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance.

The museum presents the history of Jews in thirteen states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

The museum opened to the public on May 27, 2021. It is a member of the Council of American Jewish Museums, the Southern Jewish Historical Society, the American Alliance of Museums, and the Southern Museums Conference.

The museum's tagline is, "Shalom. Make yourself at home," which combines the Hebrew greeting with traditional Southern hospitality.

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