The Synagogue Speaks opened to rave reviews on Sunday March 21. The original multi-media exhibition in the newly-restored Lloyd Street Synagogue tells the story of the landmark synagogue and the three immigrant congregations–two Jewish and one Roman Catholic–that occupied it. Visitors toured the exhibition and enjoyed a performance by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s Choir.

Lecture and Discussion
Whose Truth? How Jews and Egyptians Battled Over the Passover Narrative 2,000 Years Ago
Wednesday March 30, 7-9pm

Join Rabbi Dovid Katz as he journeys back 2,000 years to explore the roots of the Passover narrative.  Rabbi Katz is anoted lecturer on Jewish history and Jewish law.  He teaches at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, and serves as rabbi of Congregation Beth Abraham in Baltimore.

FREE

The Bee's Knees: All About Honey
Brews & Schmooze: First Thursdays at the JMM
Thursdays September 1, 6-9pm

Free/ Light Refreshments Provided, Dietary Laws Observed / Alcohol Provided for Purchase

This Rosh HaShanah we’re focusing on an important tradition: honey.  Join us for a tasting featuring local honey and a talk about urban beekeeping, the history of honey, and the current threats to the bee population.

Warm Your Soul: A Coffeehouse
Brews & Schmooze: First Thursdays at the JMM
February 2, 6-9pm

Free Admission/ Light Refreshments/ Alcohol Provided for Purchase

In the dead of winter nothing tastes better than a strong cup of Turkish coffee.  This February will be dedicated to the coffees, teas, and warm beverages that Jews have made and enjoyed all over the world.  Come and sip on a cup of something good as you listen to local singer/songwriter Holly Miller.

Get down with us Sol Food style.  As the Sol Food bus rolls into town help us welcome a week of urban farming with a Havdallah Hoedown.  Local groups will play bluegrass music, and we invite you to bring instruments, pots and pans and anything else to join in.

This event is BYO Beer and Wine.

For more information contact Rachel Cylus at rcylus@jewishmuseummd.org  or call 410-732-6400 ext. 215

Esther Weiner — World Famous Latke Maker

Esther Weiner, most hilarious human in Baltimore, is not only a gifted coomedian, she's an extraordinary latke maker. A home cook who has been featured on the Food Network and WYPR's The Signal with Aaron Henkin, our Esther brings the belly laughs to Chanukah.

The Last Beer!

Brews & Schmooze with Union Craft Brewery

* Free Admission

* Light Refreshments

* Alcohol Provided for Purchase