Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
Founding Donors
Building a museum is the work of many hands and many hearts. The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is pleased to offer these opportunities to help create this unique and important museum. Starting at only $18,000 payable over up to 5 years, becoming a Museum Founder gives you a meaningful way to honor your family’s history, as well as the overall Southern Jewish Experience.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Museum Founder, please contact Director of Development Annick Brand at annick@msje.org or 504-384-2480, x103.
Ner Tamid
(The Eternal Light)
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Inclusion as a Ner Tamid level donor on a prominent display near the Museum entrance.
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Donors of $100,000 and above have the opportunity to consider a limited selection
of spaces, exhibits, or programs that are available for named recognition. -
An opportunity to create a Family Legacy Page to be included in our exhibits and on our
website with a family history narrative and photos chosen by the donor. -
Inclusion in the Mezuzah Society display.
$100,000 and above
Yad b’Yad
(Hand in Hand)
Inclusion as a Yad b’Yad level donor on a prominent display near the Museum entrance.
An opportunity to create a Family Legacy Page to be included in our exhibits and on our
website with a family history narrative and photos chosen by the donor.Inclusion in the Mezuzah Society display.
$50,000 to $99,999
L’Chaim
(To Life)
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Inclusion as a L’Chaim level donor on a prominent display near the Museum entrance.
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Inclusion in the Mezuzah Society display.
$18,000 to $49,999
Giving Level
Naming Opportunity
$5 Million
Museum Name
$1.5 million+
Endowed Positions:
Executive Director $2 million
Historian $1.5 million
Curator $1.5 million
Educator $1.5 million
$1 Million
Theater (reserved)
Introductory Film (reserved)
Public Programs Endowment
$750,000
Gallery 1: From Immigrants to Southerners
Gallery 2: Foundations of Judaism (reserved)
Gallery 3: Entering a New Era
Special Exhibit Gallery: Changing exhibits on special topics
$500,000
Museum Gift Shop (named)
$350,000
Jewish Studies Internship Program (named)
$250,000
Classroom (named)
Conference Room (named)
$200,000
State History Sponsors:
Alabama / Arkansas / Florida (reserved) / Georgia / Kentucky / Louisiana / Mississippi (reserved) / North Carolina / Oklahoma / South Carolina / Tennessee / Texas / Virginia
$100,000+
Museum Exhibits (see below)
Museum Exhibit Naming Opportunities
Foundations of Judaism in the Fail Family Foundation Atrium
An exploration of Jewish holidays, life cycle events, and basic beliefs & practices as experienced by Southern Jews
Made possible by the Feil Family Foundation
"Shalom. Make Yourself at Home" Film in the Jean and Saul Mintz Family Theater
An eight-minute orientation film grounding visitors in the sights and sounds of the Jewish South
Made possible by the Mintz Family
From Immigrants to Southerners
Major migrations of Jews to the South
Made possible by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana in Memory of the Burd Family
Navigating Southern Spaces
Southern Jews, Race, and the Civil War
$100,000
(available)
Peddlers and Merchants
The growth of Jewish-owned businesses from peddlers to merchant stores.
$250,000
(available)
Becoming Southern, Building Jewish Communities
The establishment of Jewish congregations, institutions, and social clubs in the American South
Made possible by the Lupin Family Foundation
Stained Glass in the Jewish South
A display of stained glass windows replicating those in Southern synagogues
Made possible by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana
Entering a New Era
Southern Jews encounter new opportunities and challenges in the 20th century, including the growth of Zionism, the Great Depression, and World War II
Made possible by Jay and Deanie Stein in honor of Freda and Jake Stein
Bill Aron Photography Display
Bill Aron's portraits of Jewish Southerners, and the spaces they call home, evoke everyday life in the the modern Jewish South
Made possible by Vicki Reikes Fox and Rabbi Steven Fox
World War II and the Holocaust
An exploration of how Southern Jews reacted to the Holocaust and stories from survivors who settled in the South
Made possible by Karen and Leopold Sher in memory of their parents Rachel and Joseph Sher
Civil Rights and Activism
Southern Jewish involvement in the Civil Rights Movement
Made possible by Joanne B. Fried
Transformation of the Rural South
The transformation of Southern Jewish experiences from small towns to booming cities; how Southern Jews are represented in popular culture; the importance of summer camp
Made possible by Cathy and Morris Bart
Vibrancy of Southern Jewish Life
Current trends and experiences of Southern Jews & the Community Quilt, a capstone experience for visitors to reflect on identity and community
Made possible by The Morris and Harriet Lewis, Julia Miller and Jerry Miller Families
Classroom
A gathering space for programming and field trip activities
Made possible by The Ferber Family Foundation of Houma, Louisiana in Memory of Dora Ferber
Increase your impact and become a Recurring Member!
With a recurring membership, your membership will automatically renew each year
You’ll become an active partner in building the reliable foundation to sustain MSJE.