maine jewish museum
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
In its energetic new director, Maine Jewish Museum also got a professional cook
Dawn LaRochelle's long and winding career includes owning catering businesses and a restaurant. With that behind her, she now cooks with freedom and love.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2022
Art review: See the effect of Judy Glickman Lauder’s influences in concurrent photo shows
While the Portland Museum of Art displays works from her collection, the Maine Jewish Museum is showing her own photographs.
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PublishedMay 1, 2022
Maine Jewish Museum hopes to attract a wider audience, first with an Anne Frank opera
The Portland museum plans to collaborate with other cultural organizations to put on more events and programs, including the first production of Opera in the Pines.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Leadership changes at Maine Jewish Film Festival
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Beth Israel synagogue celebrates 100 years in Bath
The congregation of Beth Israel held a centennial ceremony designed to mirror the celebration that was held when the synagogue opened in 1922, with a few COVID-19 adjustments.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2022
Bath synagogue reflects on Maine’s Jewish history before centennial celebration
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Shuttered by water damage, Portland synagogue readying to reopen for 100th year
Though there no plans for religious services, Etz Chaim Synagogue is home to the Maine Jewish Museum, which has a new exhibition in the works.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2020
Maine Jewish Museum opens pop-up gallery on Munjoy Hill
While its Congress Street building is closed for repairs, the museum will show exhibitions on Washington Avenue.