The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is temporarily closing its galleries for at least a year starting December 15 due to financial struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitation and donations have dropped significantly, leading to multi-million deficits. The museum will use this time to revamp its financial strategy and programming. The closure will result in layoffs for two-thirds of the museum's employees. The decision was made to ensure the museum's long-term sustainability.