When:
February 12, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
America/New York Timezone
2023-02-12T13:30:00-05:00
2023-02-12T15:00:00-05:00
Where:
Etz Chaim Synagogue
267 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
267 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Spirts Alive
In the 1920s and before, many Jewish immigrants settled on Portland’s Munjoy Hill and adjoining streets. There was a Jewish community along Hampshire Street. This included a Kosher bakery, butchers, shops, and homes. Two synagogues still stand: Etz Chaim at India and Congress Streets and the building that housed Shaarey Tphiloh on Newbury Street. Fleishaker will tell us what happened to Punsky’s Drug Store, Levinsky’s Army & Navy, the bakeries, and other synagogues that dotted this area. He’ll also identify remaining historic remnants of this once robust Jewish neighborhood.
This event will be held Etz Chaim Synagogue & Maine Jewish Museum at 267 Congress Street.