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The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center was opened in 2008 after being restored by the Friends of Chevra T’helim. First constructed in 1917 as a Jewish Synagogue by four Portsmouth families, Chevra T’helim was the centerpiece of the immigrant Jewish Community in and around Portsmouth for decades. The synagogue closed in 1985 and sat unused until being restored and becoming a museum that celebrates Eastern European Jewish Orthodox history and culture. The museum displays priceless religious artifacts such as a 19th century Torah Scroll that was nearly destroyed in the Holocaust. Visitors can enjoy a summer music series, guest lectures, and auctions at the museum.

607 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, Virginia, 23704, Phone: 757-391-9266

Jewish Museum and Cultural Center
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