The following collection is one of my favorites (mostly because of my interest in the history of medicine), but it’s also a very useful tool for genealogists (as long as
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MS 189 The Black/Jewish Forum of Baltimore (BLEWS) Archive
Over the past few years the Jewish Museum of Maryland has been lucky enough to receive several donations from local institutions. While many of these organizations are still very active
D. Schwartz and Sons in process
When I first thought about this blog post I considered writing about my experiences working from home (which has happened several times recently thanks to snow and ice). But then
MS 87 the Rogers Avenue Synagogue (Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sphard Congregation)
Recently the JMM received a donation of materials related to the Rogers Avenue Synagogue (Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sphard Congregation). We already have an extensive collection of objects, photographs and
MS 187 The Randallstown Synagogue Center Collection, 1954-2003
One of our archives volunteers, Rachael Shapira, processed MS 187. Though she’d been working with us for awhile this was the first archival collection that she handled from start to finish (organization to finding
The Mikveh Excavation Continues
A blog post by archivist Jennifer Vess. It’s been a few weeks since my last report on the most recent round of mikveh excavations, and a lot has happened. Archaeologists
Fast Day Sermon, January 4, 1861
at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in the Lloyd Street Synagogue by Rabbi Bernard Illowy This sermon, given at “National Fast Day” services at the Lloyd Street Synagogue in Baltimore, proved so
Filling the Cistern
Thus far, almost all of my posts have been about investigating the cistern that was found under the SE corner of the LSS. Well, the time finally came to refill
“Consecration of Lloyd Street Synagogue,” Baltimore American 1860
CITY AFFAIRS Consecration of Lloyd Street Synagogue — The interesting ceremony of consecrating a Hebrew Synagogue to the worship of the Most High, was performed yesterday afternoon in the eastern
“Handsome Improvement” – The Baltimore Sun, 1853
Handsome Improvement The Hebrew Synagogue, situated on Lloyd street, is now undergoing very general improvements, which, when completed, will greatly beautify the house, and advance the conveniences of worship. A