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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)
Naomi Biron and co-workers in offices of legal section of Federal Register, 1947. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. 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)
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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On December 8th, five years since the devastating fire overtook the 12th-century cathedral in April 2019, visitors and residents in… (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)
Copy of original Polaroid Taken after shooting scenes for Change of Habit in Glassman's Market. Spring 1969. Photographer - Merrill Bonar, owner Glassman's Market.
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Elvis. Guns n’ Roses. Harpo. Harry & Sally. Visit “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli before it closes… (Read more)
Artwork: No Plan Studio
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How do you measure a year? 1 beautiful new Museum 2 historic Torah scrolls 25 public programs 80 new collections… (Read more)
Elliot Sivowitch playing the violin in his apartment on Mass. Ave., NW, 1968.
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Elliot Norman Sivowitch (1932-2012) grew up in New York, where his father was a cantor and his mother worked at… (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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Let’s get this out of the way first: I live in Maryland. I also vote in Maryland, and I am… (Read more)
"Screw the Patriarchy" corkscrew given to members of Congress by members of National Council of Jewish Women lobbying on The Hill, 2020. Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of National Council of Jewish Women.
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Happy Women’s History Month! Designated in 1987, this “holiday” is even younger than the former Jewish Historical Society of Greater… (Read more)