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What happens to a lifetime of belongings after parents pass away

Rae Ann Kaylie of Derwood reflects on her mother's Judaica collection Rae Ann Kaylie calls her parents’ modest townhouse in Derwood “The Jewseum.” Her mother, a Hebrew schoolteacher, started collecting Judaica about 35 to 40 years ago. “Everything...

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What happens to a lifetime of belongings after parents pass away
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What happens to a lifetime of belongings after parents pass away

Rae Ann Kaylie of Derwood reflects on her mother's Judaica collection

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Steve Karesh - WTOP

May 1, 2026 3:05 p.m.

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    Rae Ann Kaylie inherits her mother's collection of religious items.
    Rae Ann Kaylie inherits her mother's collection of religious items. Photo credit: Steve Karesh

    Rae Ann Kaylie calls her parents’ modest townhouse in Derwood “The Jewseum.” Her mother, a Hebrew schoolteacher, started collecting Judaica about 35 to 40 years ago.

    “Everything from menorahs to Seder plates, shofars, yods, Shabbat candle holders … lots of art, Kiddush cups.” There’s even a real, full-size Torah.

    In the 1980s, Kaylie’s mother started working with students who have special needs.

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    Originally published at Bethesdamagazine