Upon Thy Gates Reception + Marking Passages Launch

Upon Thy Gates Reception + Marking Passages Launch

Join the Jewish Museum of Maryland for an afternoon celebrating the opening of Upon Thy Gates, an exhibition presenting mezuzahs from around the world featured in the Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection together with a selection of mezuzahs from JMM’s own collections. Learn how you can participate in Marking Passages: Mezuzah-Inspired Stories, JMM’s new production studio project in partnership with The Stoop, a live storytelling series and WYPR podcast. 

Placing a mezuzah on a doorpost is among the most ancient of Jewish traditions. Each ritual case holds a scroll inscribed with the Shema prayer. Mezuzahs are considered amuletic by many and signal that the structure they adorn holds a Jewish space. They mark departures and homecomings, and serve as touchstones for reflection along personal journeys.

This exhibition was produced by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.