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brick building enclosed by a garden.
''his, too, is an Orthodox congrega-
tion. (Orthodoxy was once so strong
n Portland that the city was nick-
amed "The Jerusalem of the North.")
The Reform congregation, Bet
dam, was founded 12 years ago and
ow numbers 325 families, with over
0 youngsters attending its Sunday
chool.
The stereotype about stolid and
olitary Maine folk is quickly dispelled
hen visitors come to Shabbat services
re.
Besides visiting one its four congre-
ations, visitors can sample Portland's
ewish life in other ways, too.
epending on the timing of their
it, they might catch a klezmer con-
rt presented by the Casco Bay
ummlers, a popular klezmer group,
r attend the Jewish art festival or film
stival, two separate events sponsored
Bet Ha'am.
Those interested in seeing beauti-
lly crafted Judaica can visit (by
le pointment only) the studio of Toby
senberg at 14 Saunders Street. This
headquarters of her company, Rara
vis Designs.
Rosenberg is one of Portland's
ominent artists, a ceramicist whose
nd-crafted Judaica pieces are widely
mired and have been displayed in
e Jewish museums in New York and
iladelphia, in galleries like Kolbo in
ston and Ahava in Boca Raton, and
special exhibits.
When travelers come to Portland,
ey're often delighted to meet the
tist herself, who's a longtime
rtland resident and founding mem-
of Bet Ha'am congregation.
Besides art and music, there are also
► sher and ethnic food in the city so
ll known for lobsters. Observant
1 Als can find a full line of kosher food
the Pennywise Market. Several vege-
-ian restaurants are also frequented
kosher travelers.
Then, too, there's the Full Belly
.li at 930 Brighton Avenue. The
pular deli, run by the Rosen family,
rers such staples as corned beef, roast
Lf, chopped liver and brisket.
In this port city where lobsters and
hthouses are dominant symbols,
wish life adds its own special flavor.

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