When she joined the Maltz Museum team in late January, Hadas Binyamini hit the ground running. She’s already started collaborating with volunteers, attending community events, reaching out to partner organizations and assessing the organization’s educational strengths and opportunities. Luckily, we were able to find…
You may have seen Sean Martin give a presentation on the garment industry in Cleveland at the Maltz Museum last summer. You may have bumped into him at one of our public programs. Or, you may have been referred to him…
Last week I had the privilege of attending the 68th annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee (CRC). The featured speaker was Abraham H. Foxman, the outgoing national director of the Anti-Defamation League. (You can watch…
Twenty-seven-year-old Myles Alexander Keaton Smith is behind “hip-hōp” (pronounced hip-hope), a genre of music he says shows that people can own their “individuality and swagger without crossing the boundaries of disrespect.” Known as Humble G Tha Fiddla because he’s a…
In college, Lloyd Ecker took his future wife, Susan, on a first date to see Bette Midler in concert. The couple quickly fell in love—both with ‘Divine Miss M’ and each other. Over the years, Midler’s references to Sophie Tucker…
On Monday, January 19, the Maltz Museum is honoring the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a free “Hear Our Voices” community celebration from 11am-5pm. The day begins at 11:30am with a tribute to Civil Rights…
Jeffery Allen joined the Maltz Museum in December as Director of Education and Public Programs. From beginning to evaluate our school tour offerings to developing a robust calendar of public programs, Jeffery is already making connections and preparing to dive into 2015, the Museum’s 10th…
On December 11, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) held a program in conjunction with their exhibition now on view at the Maltz Museum, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda. The exhibition not only demonstrates the horrifying…
Featuring more than 180 works of fine art and Judaica (Jewish ritual art objects) from more 20 nations and five continents, The Temple-Tifereth Israel Gallery is a highlight of any visit to the Museum. And, among its tapestries, sculptures, paintings…
You can play a critical role in an incredibly inspiring program: Stop the Hate®: Youth Speak Out. An anticipated 4,000 6 – 12th graders from across Northeast Ohio participate in the essay contest, sharing ways they can help end indifference…
