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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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Doing the Work of the Nation

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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Jimmy Carter and a National Menorah

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)

Black and white photograph of the interior of the historic synagogue building before restoration, 1969-73. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection.

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Restoring Sacred Spaces 

On December 8th, five years since the devastating fire overtook the 12th-century cathedral in April 2019, visitors and residents in… (Read more)

Voting Rights section of Tikkun Olam portion of Connect. Reflect. Act., Summer 2023. Courtesy of the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.

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Happy 50th, Home Rule! 

Let’s get this out of the way first: I live in Maryland. I also vote in Maryland, and I am… (Read more)