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Jewish Souvenirs and Shops

Jewish Americans helped establish Alaska, and you can meet some of today's community members in Anchorage:

  • One of Alaska's founding families is also one of the world's best furriers: David Green Master Furrier, which has been in business for nearly a century ("If you don't know furs, know your furrier.") Visit their downtown Anchorage store to pick up a fine fur that would cost twice as much outside Alaska, or call ahead to meet Shani or David. Located at the corner on 4th Ave. between A and B Streets (907-277-9595).  It was founded in 1922 by Alaskan Jewish pioneer, David Green, who also served on the Anchorage City Council in 1963 - 1964, and was a close advisor to Governors Ernest Gruening and William Egan.
    The Green Family has fanned the flame of Judaism in Alaska for many years and the David Green shop was a gathering place for visiting rabbis who delivered Torah lectures and conducted services.
    When Golda Meir—later to become one of Israel’s legendary prime ministers—visited Alaska as Israel’s Foreign Minister, she stayed with the Green family. They also played host to many VIP’s, including Bob Hope, General Westmoreland, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and the Japanese royal family.
    It still operates today under the leadership of David Green’s grandson and his wife, David and Shani Green. The Green family are the founding members of the Alaska Jewish Campus and its institutions: The Lubavitch Jewish Center, the Alaska Jewish Museum and the Gan Yeladim Early Learning Center
    Explore the Fur Vault
    The selection is huge: There are more than 3,000 items in stock at all times, with a huge vault that you can explore. The furs themselves come from Alaska and other parts of the world—such as Scandinavia and Russia—and come from mink, beaver, lynx, fox, sable and chinchilla, to name a few. From coats to slippers— everything is still made by hand. Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out the wall of fame, featuring the celebrities who have bought furs here.
    Upgrade Your Old Coat—or Get Really Creative
    They can also bring new life to older pieces: If you have a jacket with a hood, they can add a ruff to keep the wind and cold off. Or, you can bring in an old fur coat to be repaired, or repurposed into something else—like a blanket—so that a treasured piece can last for another generation or more.

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ALASKA JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

A home for Jewish history, art and culture in Alaska. 

The Alaska Jewish Museum provides a gathering place and historical repository to help build cultural bridges to promote diversity and tolerance for all Alaskans, enriching and deepening the cultural wealth of the broader Alaskan Community. 

The Alaska Jewish Museum (AJM) tells the stories of Alaska’s Jewish residents and their contribu­tions to the development of Alaska’s industries, government and culture from territorial days to the present. The AJM offers exhibits and programming to demonstrate the living connections between the past and the present. 

Featured Exhibit:

On The Wings of Eagles: Alaska's Contribution to Operation Magic Carpet 

Bayles. David. Koslosky. Gottstein. Green. Loussac: Jewish Movers and Shakers of Early Anchorage 

A Refuge in the Last Frontier: Refuge Evolution of the Alaska Development Plan 

The museum is located at the Alaska Jewish campus at 1117 E 35th Avenue, directly across the parking lot from the David and Ruth Green Lubavitch Jewish Center.

Museum Hours

October 15 - May 15 / 1-6pm / Monday - Friday // May 16 - October 14 / 1-6pm / Sunday – Friday Adult $10 / Senior/Military/Student with ID: $7 / Ages 3-12: $5 

For more information on the Alaska Jewish Museum and upcoming event please visit their website

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  • Jay and Stacia Green own Polar Bear Gifts  , Anchorage's largest gift store with the best prices. Prices are low enough that you can feel generous without spending a fortune. Visit them downtown at the corner of 5th and E (907-274-4387).
  • Jewish community member Cindy Berger is part-owner of the Bear Tooth Theatre Pub. It's probably the most festive casual dining scene in Anchorage, with two restaurants plus movies. Located at 1230 West 27th off of Spenard Ave. (907-276-4200).
  • Dana Manning is part-owner of  Skinny Raven Sports best outfitter for Alaskan adventures. You'll find a huge selection of footwear, casual apparel and outdoor clothing. Located at the corner of 8th and H. (907-274-7222).
  • Judaica Gifts and Collectibles Ph: (907) 272-3877; Cell: (907) 350-4849

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