Baltimore’s Jewish Roots ft. Harry Houdini (S02/E08)

Museums in Strange Places

What do Baltimore, Russian Jews, the third oldest synagogue in America, Eastern European Catholics, seances, and Harry Houdini have in common? You’ll find out in this episode, a visit to the Jewish Museum of Maryland, an institution that prioritizes storytelling (and is pretty good at it). Join me for a tour of the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue, a journey back in history to the heyday of the Jewish market on Baltimore’s East Lombard Street, and a celebration of the life of Harry Houdini, the son of a rabbi.

All the music in this episode is by Seth Kibel and the Alexandria Kleztet.

This episode is sponsored by Grove History Consulting

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