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Historical Items

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Item 148490

From Generation to Generation: Cantor Samuel Zimelman A Family Rejoices, Portland, 1971

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1966 Location: Portland Media: Record
This record contains 2 images.

Item 72358

Cantor Moshe Kusevitsky, ca. 1954

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1954 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 148489

The Zimel Brothers sing Chassidic Melodies, Portland, ca. 1966

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1966 Location: Portland Media: Vinyl, ink on paper
This record contains 2 images.

Online Exhibits

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Shaarey Tphiloh, Portland's Orthodox Synagogue

Shaarey Tphiloh was founded in 1904 by immigrants from Eastern Europe. While accommodating to American society, the Orthodox synagogue also has retained many of its traditions.

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Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… five Zimelman sons—Milton, Ralph, Rabbi Sidney, Cantor Sol and Cantor Paul— joined Samuel on the album, A Family Rejoices."

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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

My Maine Stories

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Story

Cantor Beth & Dr David Strassler: personal insights on life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The journey of a couple devoted to each other, their family, their community and their religion