From Yiddish to English: A Synagogue Grows


Shaarey Tphiloh High Holy Days ticket, Portland, 1973

Shaarey Tphiloh High Holy Days ticket, Portland, 1973
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Maine Historical Society

When Shaarey Tphiloh built a new synagogue on Noyes Street in 1956, some members remained at the Newbury Street, worshipping there instead.

By 1973, High Holy Days services at Noyes Street were so crowded, the congregation had to purchase tickets to insure admission.

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