Next Meeting: 1:45 p.m. Sunday,  May 17

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay will take a members-only docent-led tour of the recently renovated Florida Holocaust Museum at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. The museum, which was closed for more than a year while undergoing $8 million in upgrades, reopened last September. It is one of only three Holocaust museums in the United States that are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (the other two: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Holocaust Museum Houston).

 

The expanded gallery includes space for the Danish rescue boat Thor and The Wiesel Collection, the Nobel laureate’s personal collection. “The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland” is a special exhibition that runs through May 31.

 

Members may bring one guest. The tour is free but registration for both the member and guest is required (see below for link). Deadline to pay dues and to make reservations is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Dues run through 2026 and are $25 for single members and $35 for couples/families and can be paid through our Dues Payment Page. Membership application can be found at https://www.jgstb.org/membership-application.

 

The museum now has a clear bag policy, so please leave backpacks and large bags at home or in your car. No food, beverages, gum, pencils, pens, or paper are allowed in the museum. If food or beverage is needed for an attendee’s medical needs, it must be stored in a bag and the Tour & Resource Coordinator must be notified in advance to alert Security of necessary exceptions See below for all of the museum’s policies.

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           • Date:            Sunday, May 17, 2026

           • Time:            Meet at the lobby at 1:45 p.m.;    

                                  Tour begins at 2 p.m.

                                  If you’re interested in meeting for lunch beforehand, please note that on                                    your registration form.

          • Place:            55 Fifth Street South, St. Petersburg

          • Registration:  Register here. Be sure to register for both you and your guest.       

          • Program:        Docent-led tour of the Florida Holocaust Museum

          • Deadline to join or renew membership and to reserve a tour spot: 5 p.m. on                                                                                                                                   Wednesday, May 6

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Dues through 2026 are $25 for single members and $35 for couples/families and can be paid through our Dues Payment Page. Membership application can be found at https://www.jgstb.org/membership-application.

 

For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay, go to https://www.jgstb.org/. For specific questions about the JGSTB, please contact Bruce Hadburg at 727-796-7981, or email him at bhadburg@tampabay.rr.com.

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Full list of Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) policies:

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• Mobile phones are permitted inside The FHM and we encourage you to use them to take photos and document your visit.

• Photography without flash is welcome unless otherwise posted. Share your visit on social media and tag us!

• Please DO NOT talk on the phone while inside The Museum.

• Working members of the press or professional photographers need to contact fhm@redbanyan.com.

• Security measures at The FHM include X-ray for bags and walk-thru metal detectors/detection wands for visitors, Museum Security Officers, and armed Security Officers.

• Weapons or firearms (including concealed or open carry) are not allowed in The Museum.

•  Smoking is not allowed in The Museum.

• We now have a clear bag policy. Please leave backpacks and large bags at home, your hotel, or in your car.

• Food and drink (including bottled water) are not allowed on the gallery floors.

• Limited handicapped parking are located on the north side of the building along the alley.

• Service animals are welcome inside The FHM – please leave your other pets at home.

• The FHM galleries are kept at 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit and approximately 50% humidity, so please dress accordingly.

• For lost items call our security office at 727-820-0100 extension 231.

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​Many families that Gulf Coast JFCS serve struggle to provide food for themselves and their children. The Gulf Coast JFCS William and Sally Israel Food Pantry supports families and individuals in need including through our Family Reunification Services program. Your support ensures program counselors and coordinators can access healthy food items for families experiencing food insecurity. Removing worry about food shortages allows families to focus on other vital building blocks for healthy families. Please consider supporting those in need by donatng debit cards or cash to Gulf Coast JFCS in person or through their website or through its Amazon store.​

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