Why Philly’s Jewish museum filed for bankruptcy
Philadelphia's Jewish museum recently filed for bankruptcy. What this situation says about fundraising for cultural institutions in the city.
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Philadelphia’s National Museum of American Jewish History recently filed for bankruptcy. Here’s what led to the museum’s financial struggles and what this situation says about fundraising for other cultural institutions in the city.
Guest: Peter Crimmins, WHYY’s arts & culture reporter
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