Etz Chaim Synagogue
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]
| Etz Chaim Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 Late-May 2015 exterior view of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland, Maine | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Location | |
| State | Maine |
| Country | USA |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1921 |
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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