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Discovering our past is one of the most important keys to learning who we are and what we can become. In the dusty shipping manifests, municipal records, ancient books and documents of our archives and libraries, we search for evidence of our ancestors as well as the history of our people. Without these records, we would not know ourselves. With the help of a global network of zamlers (collectors), YIVO amassed materials that, taken together, tell a story about the wholeness of the Jewish people over 1,000 years. They attest to our capacity to retain our traditions and our ability to adapt.
The Archives are a celebration of Jewish life, and they are the foundation for our future. Preserving our collections so they remain a wellspring to individuals worldwide requires a vast investment in staff, technology, and organizational resources. Just as YIVO needed its zamlers to carry out our mandate in the 1920s, today, YIVO relies on the full support of a global community that understands our mission and champions our efforts to stay true to YIVO's roots while embracing new methods that will propel us into the future.
Your support will contribute to this great effort that has now spanned generations.
