Chevra t'Hillim incorporation papers, Portland, 1914
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Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh
In 1914, a group of men including Morris Crashnitz, a native of Russia, who was a peddler; Jacob Weinstein, a native of Russia and a clothing merchant; Morris Gavitsky, a native of Russia and a painter; Israel Cinamon, a native of Russia who was a grocer; Bennet Goffin, a native of Russia; and Michael Rubinoff, an insurance agent, formed Chevra t'Hilim to offer aid and charity for Hebrew people in distress, prayers for sick and injured Hebrew people, and to instruct Hebrew people in religious movements.
People sought help from Chevra t'Hillim in times of illness, sorrow, or trouble. When requested, members gathered at a person's home, synagogue or funeral chapel and chanted the Psalms of David.
The synagogue spawned other chevras (groups), including a Chevra Shas and Chevra Mishnayos, whose members studied the holy tracts daily; and the Chevra Linas Ha'Zedek, whose members acted as male and female nurses attending the sick.
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