Rachel Quimby speaks to Amita Jarmon, a rabbi who discusses her struggles dealing with low attendance at the synagogue. Quimby highlights the Jewish community in Rockland, getting their first rabbi since 1937 with Jarmon, and why the older community does not attend synagogue.

Jeanee Dudley highlights the history of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland's East End. Dudley discusses the renovations the synagogue has undergone, remaining part synagogue and becoming part museum.

R. Todd Hoffman captures how over 5,000 years of traditions are renewed within the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland.

Jess Winter highlights how the Jewish Burial Society of Portland fights to keep traditional rituals alive. Winter speaks to members of the community about rituals being altered to assimilate to American customs and how this impacts their religious practices.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Jess Winter speaks to LaBella about following traditional Jewish practices for burials.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Casey Gordon captures the work done at the Jewish Funeral Home.

R. Todd Hoffman captures how over 5,000 years of traditions are renewed within the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Jennifer Freed documents the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. R. Todd Hoffman captures the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

R. Todd Hoffman captures how over 5,000 years of traditions are renewed within the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland.