The B'nai B'rith International (BBI) Center for Jewish Culture presents cultural programming that illuminates the Jewish experince. The Center includes the National Jewish Museum and the Philip Lax Archive (B'nai B'rith Archives). Founded on the concept of "cultural diplomacy," the Center envisions culture as a bridge to worldwide understanding.
The Center has organized and collaborated on many public presentations. Recent programs and initiatives have included:
Distribution of Jewish heritage curriculum packets featuring the text of George Washington's famous 1790 letter to the Touro Synagogue, Newport, R.I.
Implementation of "The Odyssey of the Jews of Greece: A Journey throughout the Ages" program.
Acquisition, installation, and public celebration of a rare full set of Palestine Mandate coins, 1927-46.
Presentation of a young Bezalel woodcarver in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the national Israeli art movement.
Coordination of a musical program for B'nai B'rith, "Diplomacy through Culture: 20 Years of Spain-Israel Diplomatic Relations." (photo above).
Organization of Family Fun Day, an arts-and-crafts extravaganza affording Jewish families a destination and Jewish-themed activity on Christmas Day.
Development of the exhibition, Cochin Diary: Jewish Life in Southern India.
The BBI Center for Jewish Culture has created the Cultural Diplomacy Fund to broaden Jewish and non-Jewish understanding about Jewish heritage and contributions. Fund donors support culture as a vehicle for Jewish continuity and for overpowering ignorance, stereotype, and prejudice.
The B'nai B'rith International (BBI) Center for Jewish Culture presents cultural programming that illuminates the Jewish experince. The Center includes the National Jewish Museum and the Philip Lax Archive (B'nai B'rith Archives). Founded on the concept of "cultural diplomacy," the Center envisions culture as a bridge to worldwide understanding. 
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