Purim is often celebrated with costumes, groggers (noisemakers), and a creative performance called a spiel, which means play in Yiddish. The Purim spiel is traditionally a performance that retells the
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A Note from JMM’s Director
Excitement is growing, and momentum is building as we approach the reopening of the Museum building to the public on February 2, 2025. JMM will formally open its doors to
2023 Report to the Community
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,
A Message from Dr. Sol Davis, JMM Executive Director
August 8, 2024 | 4 Av 5784 Jewish Museum of Maryland Supporters, JMM is approaching the start of a new era in its history. Construction in the Museum’s front of house
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: Iyar 5784
This month’s zine focuses on the Hebrew month of Iyar. During the month of Iyar, not only do we count the omer, as explained in last month’s zine, but, on
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 Archive
Below you can find an archive of the monthly zine by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. In each issue, we share content about the holidays, rituals, and ideas related to