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TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT THE JMM THIS SUMMER

A blog post by associate director Anita Kassof. 1. It’s Colorful. In Each Other’s Shoes, our exhibition of artwork by Loring Cornish, has been extended until September 15. There’s still plenty of time to come down and see these intricate, … Continue reading

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A Visit from the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Last week, our colleagues from the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington visited the JMM to learn more about what we do and how we do it, and to talk about potential collaborations between our two institutions. Laura Cohen Apelbaum, … Continue reading

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The Birth of an Exhibition…

What was Lombard Street like in the early 1900s? When did Jews establish communities in Cumberland and Frederick? How do we memorialize loved ones who are no longer with us? Why do some Orthodox Jewish women cover their hair? This … Continue reading

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