William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum – Virtual Tour

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum is a cultural center dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and arts. The Breman, which opened in 1996, has an emphasis on Jewish history in Georgia and the Holocaust.

The museum has exhibitions about Jewish values, customs, and traditions. It is named for Atlanta businessman William Breman, a philanthropist active in the Jewish community of Atlanta.

The museum uses film, music, visual arts, and exhibits to explore the themes of personal responsibility, community, and cross-cultural understanding.

The museum has extensive exhibits about the struggles that Jewish people endured in Europe before, during, and after the Holocaust. Also featured are oral history interviews with Holocaust survivors.

Highlights of the William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum

The Absence of Humanity – The Holocaust Years, 1933-1945 Exhibit
A collection of Jewish heritage artifacts
The Jewish Archives and Genealogy Center – documenting the history of Jewish life in Georgia and the Southeast
Personal Stories and Historical Memorabilia Collections
The Holocaust Education exhibition – with critical memories of the Holocaust through the use of expert speakers and educational materials