The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will shutter its galleries for at least a year, a move that its leadership attributed to continued financial difficulties resulting from the pandemic. Because of the temporary closure,

The institution said it is facing a “challenging financial landscape” and will begin reducing staff before shuttering for at least one year.

“In Judaism, Shabbat — or the Sabbath — is a time of rest, an essential moment carved out of the week for restoration and renewal,” the museum said in a press release announcing the decision. “Throughout Jewish culture, there are myriad references to moments of pause as a means to rejuvenation.”

The Contemporary Jewish Museum, a popular downtown San Francisco civic destination, announced it will be closing for at least a year as it continues to deal with ongoing financial struggles. The closure will go into effect on Dec. 15 and coincide with a ...

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for at least a year, citing financial problems and declining attendance.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco announced Wednesday that they will close their galleries for at least one year, citing financial difficulties.

Downtown San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum will shut its doors December 15th, for at least a year, citing lagging attendance.