Maine

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

After an Arab American group complained, the mayor said the town was trying to avoid displaying overt religious symbols on public property.

By Andrew Lapin November 30, 2023 5:45 pm

“I guess I’m a purist,” says Raphael Gribetz, who left behind the trauma of his Jewish New York roots. “But I’ve suffered. And I continue to suffer.”

January 8, 2021 11:30 am

The president of the oldest synagogue in Bangor said he hopes the teens will go to a restorative justice program rather than face charges.

June 30, 2020 11:13 am

By Marcy Oster May 17, 2020 1:38 pm

By Ron Kampeas January 15, 2020 2:46 pm

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By Neil Rubin July 13, 2012 6:22 pm

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