Projects

Celebrate the stories of Jewish Marylanders by contributing family photos to our new exhibition. This evolving project showcases the rich tapestry of Maryland’s Jewish history through a dynamic display in the Museum's reimagined front of house.

Placing a mezuzah on a doorpost is among the most ancient of Jewish traditions. They mark departures and homecomings, and serve as touchstones for reflection along personal journeys. What do mezuzahs evoke for you? The Jewish Museum of Maryland, in partnership with The Stoop Storytelling Series, invites you to share your story.

JMM is creating a collaborative stop-motion animation using a template design inspired by the gorgeous stained glass windows at the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue. Learn more and upload your art here!

The Lombard Street Mural, designed by JMM Public Art Coordinator Naomi Weintraub, will be produced on the south-facing facade of the 1150 E. Lombard building, formerly the Lenny’s Deli, on the Jewish Museum of Maryland’s Herbert Bearman Campus. In Summer 2025, the mural will be painted and produced by Naomi Weintraub and Upright Entity, a mural business based in Baltimore.

Inspired by Little Free Libraries, this shared book space invites the community to exchange books, zines, and resources at the heart of our campus. Operated on a give-what-you-can, take-what-you-need system, it fosters connection and learning.

The Holocaust Memory Project is a partnership between the Jewish Museum of Maryland and The Human Element Project. It collects the stories of 91 Holocaust survivors as told through collages.

Explore a year of self-published zines celebrating Jewish holidays, rituals, and traditions across the Jewish calendar. Each zine offers a creative and engaging perspective on the ideas that shape Jewish life.

Dive into discussions on art, culture, and history through a distinctively Jewish lens with the Disloyal podcast. Though currently on hiatus, past episodes remain available, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and community.

Experience the powerful acoustics of the mikvah at Lloyd Street Synagogue through music videos created by local artists. This unique project transforms a historic ritual space into an immersive artistic experience.