Always Something to Celebrate at JMM
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Below are just a few ways you can join us in celebrating holidays (secular, religious and everything in between)! This is just a small selection – for more details, check out the events page on our website.
Halloween
On Sunday October 28th we will be hosting Houdini’s’ Magical Halloween, a fun filled day for the whole family. We will learn a little magic, prepare some delicious treats and enjoy some marvelous crafts. For those wishing to learn some of Houdini’s magic we have two special workshops planned on card tricks and lockpicking. However, the highlight of the day will be two performances by Harry Houdini himself (well actually, magician David London playing Ehrich Weiss/ Harry Houdini). Our “Harry” will have a few tricks up his sleeve as he brings to life the story of the Hungarian Jewish immigrant who transformed himself into an international superstar. No ghosts or goblins but plenty of chains and lots of spirit.
Then on Wednesday, October 31st we are excited to be hosting the Official Houdini Séance.
Tickets are now on sale but selling fast so reserve your seat today.
Veterans Day
This year we will also be marking Veteran’s day and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with a very special presentation with JMM Archivist Lorie Rombro exploring the surprising records of the 39th British Royal Fusiliers. Why does the JMM have accounts of a British military unit from WWI? This regiment, nicknamed the Jewish Legion, was made up entirely of volunteers, most of whom were Jewish, and many of whom were recruited here in Baltimore.
Thanksgiving
And what could you be more thankful for than chocolate! On November 18, the Sunday prior to the holiday, Sheilah Kaufman, food writer and cookbook author will be presenting a History of the Jews and Chocolate with a chocolate tasting!
Hanukkah
We invite Maryland’s greatest amateur bakers from newbies to bubbies to participate in this important statewide search: The Great Jewish Bake Off of 2018!
Mitzvah Day
For the sixth year in a row we are pleased to again celebrate Mitzvah Day on December 25th in partnership with JVC. Inspired by the life of Harry Houdini we are excited to work with the Esperanza Center. This Baltimore-based organizations mission is to welcome immigrants by offering hope, compassionate services, and the power to improve their lives. We will be working together to create backpacks filled with school supplies (and homemade stress balls!) for their students. Activities are suitable for all ages and no artistic talent is required.
Notebooks
Folders
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Craft Scissors
White out
Crayons
Colored Pencils
After our Mitzvah morning, sit back and relax as we screen the TV mini-series Houdini, starring Adrien Brody.