“In Judaism, Shabbat — or the Sabbath — is a time of rest, an essential moment carved out of the week for restoration and renewal,” the museum said in a press release announcing the decision. “Throughout Jewish culture, there are myriad references to moments of pause as a means to rejuvenation.”

The Contemporary Jewish Museum, a popular downtown San Francisco civic destination, announced it will be closing for at least a year as it continues to deal with ongoing financial struggles. The closure will go into effect on Dec.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco announced Wednesday that they will close their galleries for at least one year, citing financial difficulties.