The Heritage and Interpretation Department celebrates the rich legacy of Jewish life in the American South through public programs, trips and tours, shared experiences, and more. Teaching students about Jewish immigration through hands-on engagement with primary sources? Traveling to the American South, visiting Jewish communities and Civil Rights Movement sites along the way? Experiencing a historic synagogue that’s home to the oldest Jewish community in Mississippi? The Heritage and Interpretation Department is here to make it happen. Learn more about our exciting programs and get involved with historic preservation in the Jewish South.

Get in touch to learn more about any of our programs.

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The Utica location of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) is now closed.
​Visit the MSJE website to sign up for updates on their forthcoming New Orleans location.