Tag Archives: Dr. Deb Weiner

Americanizing Chanukah

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Rachel

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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Explore Your Roots: The Robert L. Weinberg Family History Center

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Rachel

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 →

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Becoming Pikesville

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Rachel

By Research Historian Deb Weiner Last weekend I volunteered on a political campaign in the swing state to the north. As I was sitting in the campaign office in Harrisburg, another group of Baltimore volunteers walked in. One of the … Continue reading →

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