In observance of Passover, the Museum will be closed all day on Wednesday, April 8. Our regular hours are: Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Wednesday: 12 PM – 4 PM, Thursday – Saturday: Closed. Open Court: Ping-Pong Pop-Up is now open!

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Jews of Maryland at the Crossroads of Identity

At the heart of the exhibition is the 1826 Maryland Jew Bill, granting Jews the right to hold public office—an early victory for religious freedom in America. This milestone paved the way for deeper Jewish participation in civic life, yet also underscores the broader struggles for equality, as racial discrimination against black and marginalized communities remained deeply entrenched. Through immersive storytelling, artifacts, archival materials, and original short films, the exhibition illuminates the complexities of religious and cultural integration while celebrating Jewish resilience and contributions to the nation’s history over time and into the present.

JMM Friends and Members are invited to join the Jewish Museum of Maryland for a private preview at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, of the new core exhibition Jews of Maryland at the Crossroads of Identity. Curated by Judy Margles, JMM’s original core exhibition provides a statewide historical exploration of social, cultural, and religious identity through the lens of Maryland’s Jewish experience. Learn more and register on the event page.

Jews of Maryland at the Crossroads of Identity opens to the public at 12:00 PM on Sunday, April 12.

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The Jewish Museum of Maryland has entered a new era. Discover reimagined galleries, vibrant spaces for gathering and learning, and a participatory museum experience designed to spark connection and curiosity. We invite you to engage, explore, and envision what we can build together.

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The materials we care for are vast, comprising objects, photographs, manuscript collections, oral histories, and more. We welcome scholars, students, artists, genealogists, and anyone else interested in Maryland Jewish history to explore our collections.

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      “A pillar for so many in terms of the archaeologies of Baltimore families and a rich cultural heritage, the JMM is entering an important new chapter that continues to honor these values and stories, while also welcoming the vibrancy and polyphony of artists and the younger generations.”  – Asma Naeem, Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director, The Baltimore Museum of Art      “The Jewish Museum of Maryland is the keeper and teacher of our collective past, both the past of yesterday made by our ancestors and the past of tomorrow that we are making now.” – Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin       “The JMM features a unique and genuine look at Jewish life and tradition today, melding tradition with wide ranging innovation. They are field leaders, pushing the boundaries with boldness and curiosity that is helping to redefine how we approach Jewish art and tradition today. I’m proud to have colleagues and collaborators in the JMM.” – Laura Mandel, Executive Director, Jewish Arts Collaborative

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Picturing Past and Present

Celebrate the stories of Jewish Marylanders by contributing family photos to our new exhibition. This evolving project showcases the rich tapestry of Maryland’s Jewish history through a dynamic display in the Museum's reimagined front of house.
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Marking Passages: Mezuzah-Inspired Stories

Placing a mezuzah on a doorpost is among the most ancient of Jewish traditions. They mark departures and homecomings, and serve as touchstones for reflection along personal journeys. What do mezuzahs evoke for you? The Jewish Museum of Maryland, in partnership with The Stoop Storytelling Series, invites you to share your story.
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Material/inheritance: Contemporary Work by New Jewish Culture Fellows

Featuring 30 artists, Material/Inheritance explores resilience in Jewish identity, examining contemporary life through innovative art, cultural dialogue, and reimagined traditions rooted in ancestral rituals and reinvention.
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My Odessa: Paintings by Yefim Ladyzhensky

An original exhibit by the Jewish Museum of Maryland, My Odessa showcases 36 paintings and memoir excerpts that capture Yefim Ladyzhensky’s impressions of early 20th-century Odessa’s Jewish life and cultural contrasts.
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A Fence Around the Torah: Safety and Unsafety in Jewish Life

An examination of how Jewish communities navigate safety, A Fence Around the Torah highlights tradition, marginalization, and solidarity. This original exhibit was conceptualized by Liora Ostroff and curated in partnership with leaders across Jewish cultural institutions.
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