Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida

The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida’s (JHSSWF) mission is to educate, celebrate and promote awareness of contributions Southwest Florida Jewish residents have made in the establishment and development of the region to date, and document the contemporary Jewish presence and role in the area.

In its Virtual Museum of Southwest Florida Jewish History, JHSSWF continually expands its collection of records relevant to early Southwest Florida Jewish presence. The Southwest Florida Jewish history timeline presentations offer additional material to those seeking historical information, both factual and anecdotal. Occasional master classes of SWFL Jewish History have resonated within the community and beyond. During this Zoom era, JHSSWF moved most of its programming to virtual platforms. We encourage you to join the Society’s email list by contacting office@jhsswf.org.

The JHSSWF-produced “Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers” film series, featuring personal accounts by eyewitnesses who share their memories of the evolution of the Jewish presence in Southwest Florida, earned a TELLY Award. You must be on the Society’s membership list to receive the calendar and access to the series while it is on Zoom.

How you can help? Annual individual membership is $36. Annual family membership is $54. Any donation is welcome.

Marina Berkovich, President 833-JHS-SWFL (833-547-7935) office@jhsswf.org www.JHSSWF.org