DALLAS, TX — The Dallas Jewish Historical Society (DJHS) and the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (JCC) today announced a formal strategic partnership, formalizing a longstanding relationship and shared commitment to preserving Jewish identity, deepening community connection, and elevating Jewish learning across Dallas.

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Under a signed Memorandum of Understanding, the two organizations will collaborate on programming, shared services, and staff development, combining DJHS’s archival expertise with the JCC’s reach and resources to serve the broader Dallas Jewish community.

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“The JCC has always believed that a vibrant Jewish future is built on a deep understanding of our past. This partnership with the Dallas Jewish Historical Society brings that belief to life, giving our members access to the stories, artifacts, and living history that connect us to who we are and where we come from."

— Todd Chanon, Chair, JCC Board of Directors

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“DJHS has been ‘housed’ here in the JCC since our earliest beginnings and now we truly feel like a wonderful partnership has emerged. We look forward to continuing our mission of capturing stories and memories of the Dallas Jewish community for many years to come."

— Jo Reingold, Board President, Dallas Jewish Historical Society

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Joint Programming

The partnership will bring a diverse slate of programs to JCC members and the wider community, including: “History on the Rocks,” a quarterly evening series pairing Jewish history with a themed cocktail; curated oral history screenings and genealogy workshops; “Torah in Texas,” exploring Jewish ethics through Dallas archival documents; pop-up photography exhibits and film and history nights; and the signature Ginger Jacobs DJHS Bus Tours, featuring local Jewish history routes and regional trips such as the Southern Jewish Civil Rights Tour and the Galveston immigration story. DJHS will also deliver staff and board development programming for the JCC, including “Jewish Dallas 101” and archival immersion tours.

DJHS will retain its independent 501(c)(3) status an

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DJHS will retain its independent 501(c)(3) status and governance structure. The partnership takes effect immediately and is subject to annual renewal.