About the Exhibition
23 Elul 5761 (September 11, 2001) made us witnesses, and mourners. Jewish custom calls for reflection on the anniversary of a death. In that spirit, our exhibition honors the yahrzeit - the anniversary - of the losses sustained a year ago. The Museum's proximity to the site of the tragedy, our identity as a downtown cultural institution, and our mission of remembrance compel us to reflect and remember with the community and our neighbors.

From stories of frantic flight that beautiful Tuesday morning to examples of the rituals and laws dealing with death and mourning, we present a selection of the many ways in which Jews, Jewish organizations, and neighborhood institutions experienced and addressed September 11 and its aftermath.

Support for this exhibition is provided, in part, by Project Liberty at Ohel. Call 718.686.3262 or log onto www.ohelprojectliberty.org for additional information.

Hear from the Curator
Listen to Dr. Jill Vexler, guest curator, as she describes the research, interviews, and artifacts collected for this exhibition.



Jill Vexler, Ph.D., Guest Curator
     
 
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The Museum's Approach		 Low Bandwith
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Part II
Telling the Story		 Low Bandwith
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Being Part of Downtown Manhattan		 Low Bandwith
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Part IV
The Meaning of Yahrzeit 		Low Bandwith
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What does Yahrzeit mean to you?
How do you commemorate a loss?
Please send your comments.
Your remarks may be listed in a notebook of responses compiled from other online visitors and visitors to the special exhibition.