CBS Profiles Philly Jewish Museum

April 17, 2011
To coincide with the beginning of Passover this week, "CBS Sunday Morning" offered an insightful profile of the National Museum of American Jewish History. The museum, which opened this past November in Philadelphia is the only facility in the world dedicated to chronicling the American Jewish experience. Barbra Streisand was one of the first to be inducted into the museum's "Only In America Hall of Fame."

A clip from Barbra's 1983 film "Yentl" was used by CBS to open the piece (a costume from "Yentl" is prominently on display at the museum).

Visit cbsnews.com to watch a portion of the CBS report.
 

Honored at The National Museum of American Jewish History

November 13, 2010
The National Museum of American Jewish History opened this evening in Philadelphia. Barbra walked the red carpet at tonight's opening-night gala with husband Jim and her manager, Martin Erlichman.

Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler provided the evening's entertainment.

The museum is the only facility in the world dedicated to chronicling the American Jewish experience. Barbra is one of the first to be inducted into the museum's "Only In America Hall of Fame."

The iconic costume Barbra wore in "Yentl" (which she personally donated to the museum's collection) is part of their permanent display honoring her achievements as a Jewish-American artist. A slide show presentation, along with items of memorabilia from Barbra's 50 years in show business are part of the Streisand tribute.