Open for Business
Jewish Enterprise in Washington State
From neighborhood storefronts to landmark institutions, Jewish-owned businesses have helped shape Washington State’s economic and civic life. Who’s Minding the Store? (2009) was the first major effort by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society to document this legacy, highlighting more than 170 businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit behind them.
Building on that work, Shalom! Open for Business (2014), presented at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), expanded the story through thematic curation and historic artifacts. Together, these exhibitions trace a history not only of commerce, but of community, continuity, and contribution.
