Night at the Museum: An evening celebrating the opening of Congregation Mikveh Israel’s newest exhibition:
“Faith & Freedom”
June 4, 2026 - 5:30 to 8:30PM
Explore powerful stories of faith, freedom, and the American Jewish experience through historic artifacts, immersive displays, and special evening programming in one of America’s most historic synagogues. Join us for a memorable night where history comes alive.
Faith & Freedom
Faith & Freedom is the new exhibition coming to Congregation Mikveh Israel on June 4th 2026 Celebrating America 250. It features a series of immersive displays exploring the Jewish experience in Revolutionary America and the enduring legacy of Congregation Mikveh Israel. Visitors will encounter exhibits on Nathan Levy and the founding of the historic Jewish cemetery on Spruce Street, Gershom Mendes Seixas and the Jewish refugees of the Revolutionary War, the Gratz family’s support of the Continental cause, and Haym Salomon’s role in financing the American Revolution. Additional displays trace the Sephardic Jewish diaspora from Spain and Portugal to Philadelphia, recreate the historic Gratz Period Room, and highlight the congregation’s philanthropic institutions, historic synagogue buildings, and treasured ritual objects that tell a story of nearly 300 years of Jewish continuity, resilience, and adaptation in America.
Sneak Peak: Haym Salomon
Haym Salomon, a founding member of Congregation Mikveh Israel, was a Polish-born Jewish immigrant and financier who played a crucial role in supporting the American Revolution. After arriving in New York, Salomon became involved with the Patriot cause, assisting revolutionary efforts and later helping secure vital funds for the Continental Army and the struggling new American government. Working closely with figures such as George Washington and Robert Morris, he brokered loans, raised money from international sources, and personally extended credit to American leaders during the war. Remembered as one of the most prominent Jewish patriots of the Revolutionary era, Salomon’s story reflects the important contributions of the Jewish community to the founding of the United States.
