Field Trip #53: Judaica of Wheaton

Wheaton boasts of many different cultures in and around all the strip malls but I want to focus on a cluster of stores that could really enhance a study of Judaism. In the 6th grade social studies curriculum we are tasked with studying religions and more specifically the architectural aspects of religions (seems a little too specific) and one trip that we have done in the past has always been to visit synagogues when studying about Judaism. Well I want to continue that tradition but also add in that a visit to Max's Kosher Cafe to speak with the Rabbinical supervisor on duty could be just as insightful about Judaism and more importantly insight into daily life.

The great thing about Max's cafe is that it is right next to the Shalom Strictly Kosher market that students could visit to see how some of their favorite snack foods have been altered to be Kosher or also to document the absence of items that they would find in a Safeway. Right next door is also Elli-Chai's One Stop Judaica shop which has books and gift items to celebrate major Jewish events such as weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah etc. This would be a great shop to visit to talk to the owner about what they carry and also to highlight some specific items in the store that relate to what you want to emphasize in your classes.

Contact Info:
Max's Kosher Cafe & Market
2319 University Blvd. West
Wheaton. Maryland 20902
P: 301.949.6297 (MAXS)
F. 240.290.5133
Maxwebsite

Shalom Strictly Kosher Market

2307 University Blvd. West Wheaton. Maryland 20902 P: 301.946.6500 F. 301.946.1041 Shalomwebsite

Elli-Chai's One Stop Judaica Shop

2305 University Blvd W Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-933-1800