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Maine Jewish Museum- Etz Chaim Synagogue
Maine Jewish Museum which includes the Etz Chaim Synagogue is a turn of the century immigrant era synagogue celebrating Jewish art, history, and culture in downtown Portland. The formation of the Tree of Life Foundation in 2008 and the creation of the Maine Jewish Museum in 2009 have rescued the synagogue from closure. The building has been restored, and the story of Maine’s Jewish history and contributions to art and culture is being told, broadening public understanding of one of Portland’s immigrant communities. In addition the new museum significantly contributes to the vitality of the historic India Street neighborhood.
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Maine Jewish Museum- Etz Chaim Synagogue
Maine Jewish Museum which includes the Etz Chaim Synagogue is a turn of the century immigrant era synagogue celebrating Jewish art, history, and culture in downtown Portland. The formation of the Tree of Life Foundation in 2008 and the creation of the Maine Jewish Museum in 2009 have rescued the synagogue from closure. The building has been restored, and the story of Maine’s Jewish history and contributions to art and culture is being told, broadening public understanding of one of Portland’s immigrant communities. In addition the new museum significantly contributes to the vitality of the historic India Street neighborhood.
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Maine Jewish Museum- Etz Chaim Synagogue
Maine Jewish Museum which includes the Etz Chaim Synagogue is a turn of the century immigrant era synagogue celebrating Jewish art, history, and culture in downtown Portland. The formation of the Tree of Life Foundation in 2008 and the creation of the Maine Jewish Museum in 2009 have rescued the synagogue from closure. The building has been restored, and the story of Maine’s Jewish history and contributions to art and culture is being told, broadening public understanding of one of Portland’s immigrant communities. In addition the new museum significantly contributes to the vitality of the historic India Street neighborhood.
contact info
ABOUT
Maine Jewish Museum- Etz Chaim Synagogue
Maine Jewish Museum which includes the Etz Chaim Synagogue is a turn of the century immigrant era synagogue celebrating Jewish art, history, and culture in downtown Portland. The formation of the Tree of Life Foundation in 2008 and the creation of the Maine Jewish Museum in 2009 have rescued the synagogue from closure. The building has been restored, and the story of Maine’s Jewish history and contributions to art and culture is being told, broadening public understanding of one of Portland’s immigrant communities. In addition the new museum significantly contributes to the vitality of the historic India Street neighborhood.