Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
PMJA Mission
Presenting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience, the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art (PMJA) has, since 1975, presented solo and group exhibitions of work in the broadest range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. The PMJA is located within Congregation Rodeph Shalom.
About PMJA
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, located within Rodeph Shalom is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. The PMJA was founded in honor of the late philanthropist Jacob S. Gutman in 1975. In addition to its special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of important works by accomplished artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder, Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac. The PMJA is a vital and engaging part of the RS Community.
We are grateful for the past 40 years of leadership of Joan C. Sall, Director Emeritus; Wendi Furman, Curator Emeritus; along with past Co-Chairs Gail Rosenberg and Janeane Sloane. We invite any RS member interested in the PMJA Committee to contact Robin Blumenfeld at rswitzenbaum@gmail.com.
Democracy: United We Stand Exhibition
Open Call to Philadelphia Area Artists
Our intention with this open call is to build on this momentum and to invite artists to reflect upon and give expression to the theme of Democracy: United We Stand as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country.
Jurors
A PMJA exhibition committee will be jurying the submissions and will select artworks that respond best to the theme and also work in dialogue as an exhibition. We are pleased to announce that RS congregant Ruth Fine will again serve as lead curator.
Information regarding the criteria for work and the submission process can be found here. The deadline for submission is February 16.
Fallout: October 7 and the New Antisemitism Exhibition
In partnership with the Jewish Art Salon NYC
This powerful new exhibit explores artistic responses to October 7 and the rise of contemporary antisemitism.
Permanent Collection
The permanent collection includes important contemporary artists such as Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Boaz Vaadia, Siona Benjamin, and many additional renowned local and international artists. The permanent collection exists because of the generous philanthropy of our RS members who have contributed to the purchase of the pieces in our collection. The development of a permanent collection was initiated by Joan C. Sall, Director Emeritus, who, early in the museum’s history, along with her husband Hyman, purchased many works for the collection.
Please note that we do not offer tours during business hours, unless scheduled with a docent or RS staff member.
