Biden signs bill to study Weitzman Jewish museum joining Smithsonian Philip Darivoff, the Weitzman’s chair emeritus, said the merger “would counter antisemitism at a crucial time and celebrate the four centuries of Jewish life in America.” Dec. 12, 2024
Senate passes bill to consider transferring Weitzman museum to Smithsonian “All Americans should understand the inextricable, indelible and important links between our nation and its Jewish communities,” Phil Darivoff, chair emeritus of the museum, told JNS. Andrew Bernard Dec. 4, 2024
House passes bipartisan bill to review Weitzman joining Smithsonian “This powerful institutional integration signals a strong commitment to address the dramatic rise in antisemitism,” said co-sponsor Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). Sept. 24, 2024
36 Jewish groups urge passage of bill to study Weitzman becoming Smithsonian Karen Paikin Barall of the Jewish Federations of North America called it critical that “we have a place to shine the light brightly on the contributions made by Jews in United States society throughout history.” Sept. 23, 2024
Technion to honor alumnus, NASA scientist Eliad Peretz at Smithsonian museum in DC “I’m living my dream,” said Eliad Peretz, who hopes one day to go from designing space missions to going on one himself. Noah Niederhoffer April 28, 2023
Wisconsin activists push to rename Charles Lindbergh Elementary School The famous Detroit-born aviator was a Nazi sympathizer. March 24, 2023
Smithsonian rolls out unwelcome mat for pro-life students Catholic students were booted from the National Air and Space Museum for donning pro-life hats. Menachem Wecker Feb. 2, 2023
