Etz Chaim Synagogue
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Etz Chaim Synagogue | |
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![]() Late-May 2015 exterior view of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland, Maine | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
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State | Maine |
Country | USA |
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Date established | 1921 |
Etz Chaim Synagogue is a synagogue in Portland, Maine. Located at 267 Congress Street, it is the only immigrant-era European-style synagogue remaining in Maine.[1] It was founded in 1921 as an English-language synagogue, rather than a traditional Yiddish-language one.[2] Gary S. Berenson presides as Rabbi of the congregation.[3]
The building also houses the Maine Jewish Museum.[4]
References
External links
- Etz Chaim Synagogue Website
- Open approach begins to fill Portland synagogue's seats Portland Press Herald, October 4, 2003
- A Portland synagogue begins a renovation Moving ahead by looking backward and reaching out ; The Etz Chaim Synagogue will have a museum of Jewish life, and welcome immigrant communities. Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) December 14, 2009
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- 1921 establishments in Maine
- Jews and Judaism in Portland, Maine
- Jewish organizations established in 1921
- Religious buildings and structures in Portland, Maine
- Synagogues in Maine
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