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A Cherished Synagogue Prepares To Close

Ira Novoselsky, Congregation Teferith Israel’s president, stands by the menorah his father donated. (Courtesy of Marc Pitler)
Ira Novoselsky, Congregation Teferith Israel’s president, stands by the menorah his father donated. (Courtesy of Marc Pitler)

After serving the Jewish community in Revere, Massachusetts, for 103 years, Congregation Tifereth Israel is closing. Recently, synagogue members past and present returned to reclaim part of their family histories and recall enduring memories. Bruce Gellerman from Here & Now contributor WBUR was there and has our story.

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