Over the years, I have had many relationships with JMM—as a student researcher, amateur genealogist, education intern, volunteer docent, and board member. In preparation for my current role as president,
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JMM Monthly: Tammuz 5784

This is the twelfth edition of a monthly zine by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. In each issue, we share content about the holidays, rituals, and ideas related to the
JMM Monthly: Sivan 5784

This month’s zine focuses on the Hebrew month of Sivan This year, in the Northern Hemisphere, Sivan marks the end of spring, the start of summer, and the summer solstice!
JMM Monthly Zine: Nisan 5784

This is the ninth edition of a monthly zine by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. In each issue, we share content about the holidays, rituals, and ideas related to
JMM Monthly Zine: Adar 5784

This month’s zine focuses on the Hebrew month of Adar. 5784 is a leap year in the Hebrew calendar, also known as a shana me’uberet, or a pregnant year. Months
JMM Monthly Zine: Shvat 5784

This month’s zine focuses on Shvat, which goes from January 11th to February 9, 2024. In the northern hemisphere, Shvat occurs during winter. Trees are bare, leaving behind elegant silhouettes
JMM Monthly Zine: Tevet 5784

This month’s zine focuses on Tevet, which goes from December 13, 2023 to January 10, 2024. Jewish time aligns Tevet in the middle of the year, whereas the new
Apply Now: JMM Educator Cohort

Are you a graduate student? Interested in Jewish studies? Curious about museum education? The Jewish Museum of Maryland is seeking graduate students to form an Educator Cohort. Members of the
JMM Monthly Zine: Cheshvan 5784

This month’s zine focuses on Cheshvan, which goes from October 16th to November 13th, 2023. Cheshvan is also called Marcheshvan, which is usually translated as “Bitter Cheshvan” due to
Shana Tova, Happy Jewish New Year!

A note from Sol Davis, JMM Executive Director The Jewish month of Elul is a time of reflection. If we choose to accept Elul’s invitation to be contemplative, it can