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On Celebrating Love in the Shadow of Hate
Recently, my wife and I married in an intimate ceremony on the terrace of the beautiful Capital Jewish Museum. We… (Read more)
Bride and Groom in the exhibition Connect. Reflect. Act, Spring 2025. Photo: Nichole Terry
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Recently, my wife and I married in an intimate ceremony on the terrace of the beautiful Capital Jewish Museum. We… (Read more)
Color photograph of Wendy Schumacher at the train station she took to work for the Peace Corps in Casablanca, Morocco, 2001. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Wendy Schumacher
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With government funding in the news a lot lately, we’re taking the opportunity to learn some new stories about the… (Read more)
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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters, This previous week has been harrowing for all of us at the Capital Jewish Museum,… (Read more)
Gallery photo featuring a large-scale photo mural of the capitol building and a selection of protest signs from the Collection.
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Washington, DC has long been a hub of activism, art, and identity—and LGBTQ+ Jewish individuals have played a vital role… (Read more)
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Why do this exhibition? The Capital Jewish Museum is committed to exploring the culturally rich and diverse stories of Jewish… (Read more)
Warren Bernard and Lauren Hoffman, in the Museum's archive, January 2025.
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BAM! POW! WORLDS COLLIDE! I’m the self-professed comics nerd and Jewish museum professional who was tasked with adapting an exhibition… (Read more)
Naomi Biron and co-workers in offices of legal section of Federal Register, 1947. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Gift of Naomi Biron Cohen.
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The future of the US Civil Service has been in the news a lot lately. But beyond the headlines, who… (Read more)
President Carter lights a menorah in Lafayette Square across from the White House, December. 17, 1979. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of the Washington Jewish Week.
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In honor of President Carter (Oct 1, 1924–Dec 29, 2024)—may his memory be a blessing—we share a story from the… (Read more)
Bertha Feldman Spector (daughter), Dr. Frank Feldman (son), Samual Feldman (father), Fred Feldman (son) inside Reservoir Market at 1942 First Street, NW, May 6, 1937. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Frank Feldman
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Just a few weeks ago, a staff member at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum received a call… (Read more)
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Think you know the Capital Jewish Museum? Test your knowledge for the chance to win an exclusive CJM swag bag!… (Read more)