Miriam’s Library
Description
The tragic loss of Miriam Mintz (née Fink) left a gaping void in the lives of so many. Miriam was a master special educator who devoted her professional life to helping children who needed more than a traditional classroom could offer. As a trusted anchor in the Lamdeinu learning center of Baltimore for a decade, she taught and supported hundreds of children, from first through fifth grade. She guided each student with patience and precision, never rushing the process, always holding the highest expectations. Teachers turned to her for insight. Parents relied on her judgment. Her presence made a difference. That’s why Miriam’s husband, Mendel Mintz, set out to Build Miriam’s Legacy, to create something that would make an impact and a difference for Baltimore Jewry. Baltimore is home to one of the largest Jewish communities in North America—nearly 100,000 Jewish residents, dozens of Jewish schools, over 60 shuls, and thousands of children enrolled in Jewish education. But despite strong institutional infrastructure, the city lacks one essential resource: a full-time Jewish children’s library and learning center. Enter Miriam’s Library—a children’s library and learning center that will serve as a central space for growth, reading, tutoring, and development in the Jewish community here in Baltimore. A fitting legacy that both honors Miriam’s life and continues the path she forged. Miriam’s Library is designed to be more than a library. It’s a vibrant, multi-purpose center built to meet the real, everyday needs of children and families in the Baltimore Jewish community. This campaign is raising $2.3 million, with every dollar you donate QUADRUPLED - your generosity goes 4 times as far! Every donation counts, every dollar makes a difference - please give, and please spread the word. Miriam never had children of her own. But her life revolved around them. And this library ensures that what she gave so many—structure, confidence, love of learning—will continue for generations to come.