Reclaiming Jewish Heritage: Latinos, B’nai Anusim & Other Seekers
We Count: Why Numbers Matter in Our Communities
Who Belongs: Racial Profiling in the Synagogue
Illoway vs Einhorn: A Battle for the Jewish Soul
The Consequences of Acceptance: From the “Jewish Race” to White Privilege
Celebrating Sadie J. Crockin
Who We Are: Identity and Diversity in Our Jewish Community
The Many Lives of Lloyd Street: A Synagogue Celebrates 175 Years
Museums as Agents of Change
Join the Capital Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum of Maryland for an enlightening panel discussion about the changing role of museums in addressing contemporary issues within society.
Jews in Space: Curators’ Talk
Hear from the co-curators of the exhibit, Jews in Space: Members of the Tribe in Orbit about the exhibit’s creation, design, and some of the amazing stories and objects featured.
Calling Australia Home with the Jewish Museum of Australia
Take a trip to the Antipodes and uncover stories of Jewish excellence and everydayness in Australia, from 1778 until today.
American History Through a Baltimore Lens with the Jewish Museum of Maryland
Discover the importance of Baltimore, Maryland in the story of America’s Jewish community, from waves of arrival, to fights for recognition and religious freedom, and eventual Americanization.
Our #TravelTuesday is a day late, but we'll blame international date lines! This week Grace Hecht continues her travels through 1950s Denmark. http://ow.ly/3PZc50B3zbQ
South African Jewry: before, during, after with the South African Jewish Museum
A brief history of South African Jewry – a uniquely homogeneous community within the Diaspora with Gavin Morris, Director of the South African Jewish Museum.
Jewish Museums Across the Seas: Baltimore
Discover the importance of Baltimore in the story of America’s Jewish history with JMM’s Executive Director Marvin Pinkert.
How to Be Jewish in Space
Dr. Rabbi Eli Yoggev provides a look at the big and small questions related to being Jewish in outer space.
Are We Alone and Does it Matter?: Jewish Perspectives on Extraterrestrial Life
Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev offers a look at approaches within Jewish tradition to the question of life on other planets and its ramifications for our daily lives.
A Forgotten Land: Growing up in the Jewish Pale
Writer, journalist, and artist Lisa Cooper discusses the family stories captured in her book A Forgotten Land: Growing up in the Jewish Pale
Backstage: The Making of Exhibits
Hear from team members at the Jewish Museum of Maryland and the Jewish Museum Milwaukee about the behind the scenes process of making a museum exhibit.
The Lost Family with Libby Copeland
Award winning journalist Libby Copeland discusses her new book "The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are"
Current Voices: Uprising + 5-Activists
In this panel discussion, hear from three female-identifying activists who will share their ongoing work in remembrance of the 5-year anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising.
Manassas, Gettysburg and Baltimore Street?: A Divided Jewish Community Faces the Civil War
JMM's Executive Director, Marvin Pinkert, explores the role of the American Jewish community in the Civil War and how the conflict shaped modern Jewish life.
Current Voices: Uprising + 5
To mark the 5th anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising following the death of Freddie Gray, watch this inspiring conversation between two local photographers J.M. Giordano and Devin Allen.
Visit https://www.grayinblackandwhite.com/ to view the online exhibit that inspired this program.
Joanna's Excitement About Socks
Fashion Statement curator Joanna Church shares one of her favorite details in the exhibit - stripey socks!
You can hear more from Joanna this Sunday at her talk “Fashioning Identity.”
#FridayFeature: Copy of “Friends Mutual Society: 25th Silver Anniversary” booklet, January 9, 1955.
#FridayFeature: Every Friday we’re featuring a new accession to the collection!
Copy of “Friends Mutual Society: 25th Silver Anniversary” booklet, January 9, 1955. Gift of David Chapin, JMM 2018.2.1.
The Friends Mutual Society was founded on January 15, 1930. The booklet includes brief messages from the current president, past presidents, the chair of the recreation committee, the financial secretary and the counselor, as well as a brief introduction to the founding members of the organization. The booklet also includes the evening’s program and menu, along with profile pages for each of the organization members, with photo, spouse’s name, children’s names, their date of affiliation and any offices held within the organization.
The Friends Mutual Society is an example of a mutual aid or “benefit society” – read more about their history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit_society
Join us as we participate in #TogetherweRemember
The Great Chicken Soup Cook Off
Have you registered to compete in The Great Chicken Soup Cook Off yet? Let this video inspire you to show off your chicken soup skills with us on October 9th!