Secher Chaim title page, Portland 1913 Rabbi Chaim Nasan Shohet, a distinguished Talmudic scholar, was the rabbi at Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh in Portland until 1916. The Secher Chaim is a "responsa" in which a rabbi puts forward religious questions, then writes answers based on a wide range
Shaarey Tphiloh sale of furniture to rabbi, Portland 1921 In 1921, Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh sold Rabbi David Essrig furniture and furnishings that were in the home he occupied at 91 India St. The agreement drawn up by Max L. Pinansky, who became a judge in Portland.
Max Louis Pinansky : Collection of papers 1925 - 1945 Coll 1042 -- contains over 1300 lettrs, receipts, cards, applications, incorporation papers and other documents
Inter-Racial Fellowship of America, Portland, letterhead 1930 circa "Founded in Portland in 1930, the Inter-Racial Fellowship of America, established to promote 'justice, amity, and understanding' among races and religions, feature many prominent Portland Jewish names on this masthead. The Honorable Max Pinansky, Rabbi A
Shaarey Tphiloh Sisterhood tea invitation, Portland 1947 The Shaarey Tphiloh Sisterhood held a membership tea on Nov. 18, 1947 at the Jewish Community Center in Portland. Mrs. L. Shatz performed vocal solos. The Sisterhood provides financial support to the synagogue as well as supporting other activities such a
'Two Goyim' program, Portland 1948 The Sisterhood of Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue sponsored a play entitled "Two Goyim" on March 15, 1948 at the Jewish Community Center in Portland. Samuel S. Grossman wrote the play in 1926. "Goyim" is usually used somewhat disparagingly to refer to non-Jews.
Rabbi installation announcement, Portland 1948 A card announces the weekend celebration for the installation of Rabbi Morris Bekritsky at Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh in Portland in 1948 when it was at its height. Bekritsky initiated a weekly Sunday morning radio program, "Hear O Israel." He also led
Rabbi installation invitation, Portland 1948 Shaarey Tphiloh, Etz Chaim and Anshe Sphard synagogues sent an invitation to the installation into the Portland Rabbinate of Rabbi Morris Bekritsky. He was installed as the rabbi of Shaarey Tphiloh on February 15, 1948. He led the Orthodox synagogue for s
Holy Ark dedication program, Portland 1949 Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh, an Orthodox Jewish congregation, dedicated a new ark of covenant at its synagogue on Newbury Street. Jacob Citrin designed the ark and supervised its construction at F. O. Bailey Co., Inc. The vestry was rewired, painted and
Israel bond coupon c1950 Shaarey Tphiloh, an Orthodox Jewish congregation in Portland that was founded in 1904, like most other Jewish congregations, allied itself with world Jewry and the State of Israel. Supporting Israel by buying Israel bonds was a way for the Jewish communit
Mu Sigma membership certificate 1935 Here is my membership certificate for Mu Sigma in 1955, a Jewish high school fraternity in Portland and environs: Cedric Minkin
Shaarey Tphiloh High Holy Days ticket, Portland 1973 Because the synagogue on Noyes Street in Portland was packed during the High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Shaarey Tphiloh sold tickets to the services. So many people attended that seats extended back into the synagogue's social hall. Rosh Has
Ad for sale of synagogue building, Portland 1975 Turner Barker Realty of Portland handled the sale of the former Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue at 145-155 Newbury Street, Portland. The congregation built a new synagogue on Noyes Street and moved into that building in about 1956. They advertised the Newbury S
Rabbi installation program, Portland 1987 Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler was installed at Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue on November 8, 1987. Rabbis from other Portland congregations were present. Rabbi Steven M. Dworken of Linden, N.J. performed the installation ceremony. The back of the program contains