This week we start a new adventure with Grace Hecht. This diary is the latest of her travel diaries we have in the collection and documents her trip to Israel.
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History of B’nai Israel Synagogue
B’nai Israel Synagogue was built in 1876 by Congregation Chizuk Amuno. Chizuk Amuno was founded in 1871 by former members of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation who had left the Lloyd
Traveling with Grace: At Sea
This week, Grace returns shipboard. She also shares some of her impressions from her time in Denmark and Sweden. Special thanks go to JMM volunteer Harold Toppall for his transcriptions
Traveling with Grace: Finishing Up Her 1950 Travels
This week, Grace returns shipboard. She also shares some of her impressions from her time in Denmark and Sweden. Special thanks go to JMM volunteer Harold Toppall for his transcriptions
Travel the World… Without Leaving the Studio
A blog post by Director of Collections and Exhibits Joanna Church. To read more posts by Joanna click HERE. Throughout August, we’ve showcased travel: from correspondence, to Grace Hecht’s ongoing diaries,
Traveling with Grace: Denmark Part 2
This week, Grace continues through Denmark, then heads back to Sweden and prepares for her return home. Special thanks go to JMM volunteer Harold Toppall for his transcriptions of Grace’s
Board of Trustees
FY2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) OFFICERS Erika Rief Hornstein, President Jeffrey Scherr, Vice President Toby Gordon, Vice President Roberta Greenstein, Vice President Ira Malis, Treasurer Lola Hahn,
Henrietta Szold: Diving Into the Collections Part II
Blog post by Development and Marketing Manager Rachel Kassman. To read more posts from Rachel, click here. Henrietta was the eldest daughter of Rabbi Benjamin Szold, the spiritual leader of Baltimore’s
Squad Goals
A blog post by Director of Collections and Exhibits Joanna Church. To read more posts by Joanna click HERE. Sometimes, looking at photos of people having a good time is entertaining
Traveling with Grace: Denmark Part 1
This week, Grace begins her visit in Copenhagen, Denmark. Special thanks go to JMM volunteer Harold Toppall for his transcriptions of Grace’s travel diary. To read more of Grace’s travels, click