Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
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.
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.
Tikkun Olam: Healing Our World Exhibit
Click here to see the exhibit catalog.
Please join us on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a reception with the artists in our 2025 Open Call titled, “Tikkun Olam.” Translated as “Repair Our World,” this is the second open call exhibition since the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art’s post-COVID rejuvenation.
The show was juried by a committee of Rodeph Shalom members, including artists, collectors, and curators. This year, we had more than 225 applicants and selected just over 60 pieces for the show from over 600 works that were submitted.
A modern understanding of Tikkun Olam is that we share a partnership with God and have a duty to confront the challenges of repairing our world. You are invited to enjoy the many interpretations by contemporary artists of this challenge.
The show will be installed in the Gushner and Gutman galleries from mid-March until the end of June.
Contact Robin Blumenfeld (rswitzenbaum@gmail.com) for information.
Please note that we do not offer tours during business hours, unless scheduled with a docent or RS staff member.
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.
