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The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People

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The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People

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**The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People: A Premier Repository of Global Jewish Heritage** This webpage introduces the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People (CAHJP), established in 1939 as one of the world's most comprehensive repositories of Jewish historical documentation. Located within the National Library of Israel, the CAHJP serves as a premier research institution dedicated to preserving and providing access to Jewish historical records spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. The archives represent an extraordinary achievement in cultural preservation, housing what is described as "the most extensive collection of documents, pinkassim (registers) and other records of Jewish history" globally. The CAHJP's collections are organized into four main categories that reflect the breadth of Jewish historical experience. The archives contain thousands of records from Jewish communities worldwide, preserving the documentary heritage of diverse Jewish populations across different continents and centuries. Additionally, they maintain the archives of prominent international Jewish organizations, capturing the institutional history of Jewish political, religious, and social movements. The collection is further enriched by hundreds of private collections from distinguished Jewish leaders, historians, and ordinary families, offering intimate perspectives on Jewish life and experience. A unique aspect of their preservation efforts includes extensive copied material obtained through systematic surveys and photocopy projects conducted in hundreds of archives around the world, ensuring that dispersed Jewish historical materials are centrally accessible. The archives serve primarily academic researchers, genealogists, and anyone interested in Jewish history and culture. The inclusion of "pinkassim" (traditional Jewish community registers) alongside modern organizational records demonstrates the institution's commitment to preserving both religious-communal traditions and secular Jewish historical development. Located in The Special Collections Reading Room on floor -3 of the National Library, the CAHJP operates with regular research hours (Sunday-Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm), making these invaluable resources accessible to scholars and the public. This institution represents not just a repository but an active center for Jewish historical research, contributing significantly to the understanding of Jewish diaspora communities, organizational life, and individual experiences across centuries of global Jewish history.

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The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People. (2025, 11 22). www.nli.org.il. https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/archives/cahjp

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Domain www.nli.org.il
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Archived 2025-11-22T01:20:50.795641
Document ID #51
Languages 5 available