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Orthodox Jews who spoke and wrote in Yiddish brought their language and traditions with them from Eastern Europe to Portland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While they adapted in many ways to American life, they also kept many of their own traditions.
The history of Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh, an Orthodox synagogue that opened in 1904, reflects the early immigrants' experiences and beliefs. English replaced Yiddish and some traditions were modified, but Shaarey Tphiloh continues to serve a community of Observant Jews.
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This Week
Tuesday, July 24, 6-8:30pm
Art At Work Meeting Place Project. Discussion Topic: West End, Portland
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58 Pine St. MMN# 20265
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MHS is hosting four storytelling workshops as part of Meeting Place, a project aimed at increasing pride, awareness, participation, and diversity in neighborhood organizations. Each workshop will offer the chance for participants to share their knowledge of Portland in their own words. We're looking for all kinds of stories about the neighborhoods: hilarious, ridiculous, mundane, and more! The collected stories will be linked to art works displayed throughout the neighborhoods in September. Please come to the workshop for the neighborhood that you either live in, or have memories of. More information on Art at Work's website, and on our blog.
Wednesday, July 25, 6-8:30pm
Art At Work Meeting Place Project. Discussion Topic: Bayside, Portland
See information above. Bring your neighbors, stories, and photos!
Join us every Thursday evening in July for back-to-back programs. Book talks at 5:30pm are followed by John Ford film screenings at 7pm.  Thursday, July 26, 5:30pm
Book Event: John McDonald's Maine Trivia: A Storyteller's Useful Guide to Useless Information
Professional storyteller John McDonald offers up his unique take on Maine trivia. McDonald delivers an educational and hilarious mix of fun facts about the Pine Tree State, including more than a few wicked funny stories.
 Thursday, July 26, 7:00pm
John Ford Screening: The Last Hurrah
In this 1958 political drama Spencer Tracy stars as Frank Skeffington, an Irish-American politician loosely based on Boston's mayor Michael Curley.
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Next Week
To see a full list of upcoming programs, visit us online.
Last Chance to Register!
Saturday, August 4, 10:30am-12:30pm
Set sail in Casco Bay on the schooner Wendameen
 Join MHS for a sail on Casco Bay aboard the historic Maine schooner Wendameen. Historian Jim Millinger will be our host and will talk about Portland Harbor's past and present. The 88-foot schooner, designed by John Alden, one of America's most celebrated yacht designers, was built in East Boothbay in 1912. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Help the crew raise the sail, take a turn at the wheel, or just relax and enjoy the talk and the scenery.
Space is limited and registration is required.
To register, please call 207-774-1822. Fee: $45; members: $40.
Ongoing and Family Programs Visit us online, or call 207-774-1822 for times, ticket information, and details.
Public programs at MHS are sponsored, in part, by the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust.
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