Preserving Jewish Traditions and Culture


Family Passover Seder, Bangor, ca. 1957

Family Passover Seder, Bangor, ca. 1957
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Bangor Public Library

In addition to maintaining cohesive religious communities, upholding tradition within individual households was extremely important in preserving Jewish identity in Maine.

It was the role of the family to ensure that religious traditions were upheld inside the home.

This photograph shows a typical Passover Seder, during which family and friends gather to celebrate age-old traditions.

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