The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art Preserving Jewish art, history & culture since 1966
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You never know which object will make a museum feel personal.We loved welcoming Chad and Markayla to the Museum today! W...
09/01/2026

You never know which object will make a museum feel personal.

We loved welcoming Chad and Markayla to the Museum today! While exploring our Judaica collection, Chad was especially drawn to this remarkable ship by the Swed Masters Workshop.

Coming from a Navy family and being an engineer himself, he was fascinated to learn how the workshop brought together skilled silversmiths and engineers to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Their Judaica was designed to be disassembled for cleaning, polishing and long-term care.

It was a wonderful reminder that every visitor brings their own history into the Museum—and sometimes one object creates an unexpected connection.

Thank you, Chad and Markayla, for visiting and sharing your reflections with us!

Accession No. 2010.41

08/31/2026

Your daily dose of ✨ museum dopamine ✨ — and apparently, it might be good for more than just your mood.

Research published in The BMJ found that adults who regularly spent time engaging with the arts — including visiting museums, galleries and exhibitions — were associated with a 31% lower risk of mortality over a 14-year period compared with those who didn’t engage with the arts. (BMJ)

So consider this your scientifically supported excuse to spend a little more time at the Museum.

From the galleries to the archives, there’s always something at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art to spark curiosity, inspire you, and give your brain a little boost of museum dopamine.

Come get your dose. ✨

This week’s Theodore Fried Friday features a delicate watercolor from the Museum’s collection, capturing the quiet beaut...
08/29/2026

This week’s Theodore Fried Friday features a delicate watercolor from the Museum’s collection, capturing the quiet beauty of a flowering iris through Fried’s expressive use of color and wash.

Theodore Fried (1902–1980) was a Hungarian-born Jewish artist whose work spanned painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. His intimate studies of the natural world reveal the same sensitivity to form and color found throughout his broader body of work.

Each Friday, we’re highlighting a different work by Fried as we continue exploring the depth of his artistic legacy within the Museum’s collection.

Theodore Fried
Accession No. 2026.4.29
Collection of The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Two words carrying an extraordinary warning.“Juden unerwünscht” — “Jews Uninvited.”This antisemitic sign from the 1930s,...
08/28/2026

Two words carrying an extraordinary warning.

“Juden unerwünscht” — “Jews Uninvited.”

This antisemitic sign from the 1930s, preserved in the SMMJA collection, is a stark reminder of how hatred can become part of the ordinary landscape of everyday life.

Before the Holocaust reached the horrors that would come to define it, Jewish people were progressively pushed to the margins of society. Antisemitism became increasingly visible and normalized, reinforced through propaganda, discriminatory laws, exclusion from public life, and signs like this one that openly declared where Jews were not welcome.

That is one reason preserving objects like this matters.

They remind us that history is shaped not only by its most catastrophic moments, but by the choices that precede them — by what a society accepts, what it challenges, whose dignity it protects, and whose humanity it is willing to defend.

Museums preserve these reminders not to leave hatred in the past, but to carry their lessons forward.

May remembering inspire us to recognize antisemitism and hatred in all their forms, to speak when others are being pushed to the margins, and to help build a world in which no person is made to feel that they do not belong.

The Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art preserves and interprets artifacts, testimony, and history that help tell the story of the Holocaust and ensure its lessons continue to reach future generations.

Learn more about the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center and plan your visit:
https://www.jewishmuseumtulsa.org/the-sanditen-kaiser-holocaust-center

Anti-Semitic Sign, ca. 1930s
“Juden Unerwünscht” (“Jews Uninvited”)
Gift of Fred and Martha Strauss
SMMJA Collection, 2015.10

In honor of National Dog Day, we’re letting one very smart pup out of the collection. 🐾Le Chien Savant — “The Smart Dog”...
08/27/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, we’re letting one very smart pup out of the collection. 🐾

Le Chien Savant — “The Smart Dog” — by Theodore Fried brings a playful moment to the SMMJA permanent collection. In this colorful oil painting, Fried captures an attentive canine performer surrounded by figures, turning an everyday subject into a lively scene full of personality.

As we celebrate National Dog Day, it’s a reminder that dogs have found their way not only into our homes and hearts, but into art throughout history.

Theodore Fried
Le Chien Savant (The Smart Dog)
Oil on canvas
Gift of the Theodore Fried Trust
SMMJA Permanent Collection
Accession No. 2004.36.21

ROYALE 03 🌴A toast to the evening ahead.The Royale Diamond Gala will feature signature drinks inspired by classic style,...
08/26/2026

ROYALE 03 🌴

A toast to the evening ahead.

The Royale Diamond Gala will feature signature drinks inspired by classic style, sparkling celebration, and the timeless glamour of Palm Royale.

Guests can enjoy the Spritz Royale, The Diamond Old Fashioned, and Cool Collins, a zero-proof signature option crafted with fresh lemon, simple syrup and soda water.

Join us on Sunday, October 25, as The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art celebrates its Diamond 60th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of art, elegance and celebration.

To learn more about the evening, become a patron, and explore our What to Wear inspiration board, visit:

https://www.jewishmuseumtulsa.org/gala2026

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful tour group led by Rhonda Johnson to the Sherwin Miller Museu...
08/25/2026

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful tour group led by Rhonda Johnson to the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art!

We loved sharing our galleries, collection, and the stories behind the objects that help bring Jewish history, culture, and art to life. Visits like these are at the heart of what we do—creating opportunities to learn together, ask questions, spark conversation, and connect with history in meaningful ways.

Thank you to Rhonda and everyone who joined us for spending part of your day at SMMJA. We hope you enjoyed exploring the Museum as much as we enjoyed having you!

Interested in bringing your own group to the Museum? We’d love to welcome you.

Our full Royale Diamond Gala invitations are making their way to mailboxes soon, but it’s never too early to start plann...
08/23/2026

Our full Royale Diamond Gala invitations are making their way to mailboxes soon, but it’s never too early to start planning your outfit!

For our 60th anniversary celebration, think Palm Beach elegance: sophisticated, colorful, polished, and effortlessly glamorous.

For women, think floral and printed dresses, elegant cocktail or maxi dresses, flowing silhouettes, chic separates, statement accessories, and a touch of sparkle.

For men, tailored suits and sport coats, linen or lightweight jackets, crisp dress shirts, polished trousers, and sophisticated resort-inspired looks fit the evening perfectly. Ties are welcome, but not required.

From tropical prints and soft pastels to crisp neutrals, rich greens, classic black, and pops of color, have a little fun with your look while keeping it elevated.

Need some inspiration? Visit our Gala page and explore our curated Pinterest board for plenty of Royale-worthy attire ideas:

https://www.jewishmuseumtulsa.org/gala2026

Royale Diamond Gala
Sunday, October 25, 2026

We can’t wait to see your Palm Beach style!

Reminder, Comedy for Peace returns to Tulsa TOMORROW, August 23!The program begins at 4 PM at a Midtown Tulsa location, ...
08/22/2026

Reminder, Comedy for Peace returns to Tulsa TOMORROW, August 23!

The program begins at 4 PM at a Midtown Tulsa location, which will be shared with registered guests before the event. Tickets are $18 per person, and the show is recommended for ages 15 and up.

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is proud to join Jewish Federation of Tulsa and community partners in supporting this special event.

Reserve your seat by visiting jewishtulsa.org/comedy-for-peace

This Fine Art Friday, we’re reaching back into the 1980s for a striking work from the SMMJA permanent collection.As we c...
08/22/2026

This Fine Art Friday, we’re reaching back into the 1980s for a striking work from the SMMJA permanent collection.

As we continue celebrating the Museum’s 60th anniversary and six decades of collecting, preserving, and sharing art, we’re highlighting “Queen Esther,” a 1981 lithograph by New York artist Murray Bloom.

Bloom created “Queen Esther” as part of a series inspired by the Book of Esther. The unusual composition of Esther’s portrait is intentional: Bloom left portions of her head and face undefined to convey a sense of mystery and reflect Esther’s hidden Jewish identity. Her expressive eyes, meanwhile, emphasize the courage and strength she demonstrated in risking her life to save her people.

Vibrant geometric patterns and Persian-inspired motifs surround Esther, connecting the work visually to the setting of her biblical story.

This print was given to the Museum by friends in honor of Flora Solow’s 80th birthday and has now been part of our collection for more than four decades.

Murray Bloom (American, b. 1937)
Queen Esther, 1981
Lithograph on paper, 44/200
Gift of friends in honor of Flora Solow’s 80th birthday
SMMJA Permanent Collection
Accession No. 1982.2

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