Individuals and Businesses Can Unleash the Power of Learning

Support the Museum through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, which allows individuals and businesses to redirect their state tax dollars to the educational charity of their choice.

By participating in this program, donors receive a tax credit of 90% of their donation amount to programs and initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of children living in Pennsylvania.

As an accredited Educational Enrichment Organization (EIO), every dollar The Weitzman raises through this program supports students from low-income schools in our region with creative educational programs that bolster civic engagement, help students become “history detectives,” and make connections between the stories they learn and their own lives.

Your state tax dollars will support our vital educational programming

CLICK HERE for details on our educational offerings in addition to these highlights:

Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish People in America
Grades 6-12; In-person and Online
A new, ambitious, and innovative educational prototype that will familiarize, demystify, and educate public school students about Jewish history, values, religion, and cultures and serve as an antidote to antisemitism.

• Roots to Understanding: Screen the powerful film Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life in our theater. After the film, students discuss the impacts of antisemitism and explore its history and contemporary examples in a museum tour focused on resilience, community, and allyship.

• Online Program: Participate in our online program that educates about Jews and Jewish peoplehood, Jewish American stories, the history of antisemitism, and its modern-day manifestations. Led by a trained educator, with two 50-minute presentations live via video conference.

The First Salute—our special exhibition for America’s 250th
In person
Students will discover the untold story of the essential role Sephardic Jews on the tiny Caribbean island of St. Eustatius played in the fight for American independence.

Becoming American: Jewish Immigration in the Early 20th Century
Grades 3-7; In person
In this two-pronged program, students will investigate replicas of objects from our collection in their classroom, unraveling the tale of Jewish immigration. They then come to the museum for guided experiences with a historical interpreter.

Courageous Choices
Grades 6-12; In person
See acclaimed actor Khalil Munir in his one-person show “1 Pound, 4 Ounces.” Following the show, students tour the museum galleries, focusing on themes of advocacy, allyship, and activism.

Unique Promise, Imperfect Freedom
Grades 9-12; In person
High school students delve into the promises and shortcomings of our nation, catalyzing discussions about American history, justice, and progress.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Rachel Berger, Major Gifts and Corporate Giving Officer, at rberger@theweitzman.org or call 215.391.4632

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