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Spotlight on Collections
This month’s Spotlight on Collections falls on hats. The JMM has an extensive hat collection that includes: men’s hats, women’s hats, religious hats, kippa, ceremonial hats, military hats, political hats – fancy, practical, unique, and mass produced. You name it … Continue reading
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Americanizing Chanukah
A blog post by Historian Deb Weiner. Last week, a reporter from the Jewish Times called to ask when Chanukah gift-giving first became popular in America. I had no clue, but I knew where to find the answer: in the … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrations, chanukah, collections, Dr. Deb Weiner, Hanukkah, holidays, popular culture Leave a comment
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Explore Your Roots: The Robert L. Weinberg Family History Center
A blog post by Deborah Weiner, Family History Coordinator. In a typical week, the Jewish Museum of Maryland receives ten requests for help from individuals looking for information about their families. Our Robert L. Weinberg Family History Center, located in … Continue reading