Cofeld Judaic Museum at Temple Beth Zion

The Cofeld Judaic Museum is temporarily closed for renovation. We look forward to re-opening in Spring 2025.

The Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum opened in 1978 and underwent a significant expansion in 1981. Further additions were made in 1996 and 2005. In 2023, after two years of planning, the museum was re-envisioned and moved from its former location on the north wing of the synagogue into the central thoroughfare. It showcases Judaica from around the world and the history of Temple Beth Zion. It is the largest Judaica museum in Western New York.

The Cofeld Judaic Museum collections draw from artifacts donated and bequeathed by congregants with additional focused collecting. The collections also include materials provided by members and others about the history, architecture and culture of Temple Beth Zion. The synagogue can trace its history back to 1850, and its current Sanctuary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

The Museum is open for browsing and study whenever the building is open. For information on tours, contact Becky at becky@tbz.org or (716) 836-6565.

To visit the official website for the Cofeld Judaic Museum at Temple Beth Zion, click here.