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By Leanne Dall My family joined Congregation Kesser Israel 20 years ago. As immigrants from South Africa, my parents appreciated the committed and welcoming community, as well as the traditional services. At that time, the 100-year-old synagogue was in its original location in South Portland, where it had been founded by immigrants who were committed
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