to the formation of another synagogue, Congregation Beth Abraham Anshe Sfard. On April 30, 1911, the Great Fire of Bangor swept through the city, destroying Congregation Beth Israel. By 1913, they had rebuilt and reopened. End of WWI to end of WWII (1921 – 1945) In 1920, another synagogue was formed in Bangor when a small group purchased a building and opened Toldos Itzchok. During the 1920s and 1930s, the rabbis who served Bangor served multiple synagogues. Rabbi Eliezer Levine was the first to do so, arriving in Bangor in 1925. By 1927, a fourth temple opened. Temple Beth El was built to reflect the more modern ideas of the now first and second generations born in the US, as their parents’ and grandparents’ traditions no longer fit with their own. Included in those changes were the hiring of an English-speaking rabbi. In 1932, Congregation Beth Abraham opened its doors. That same year, the synagogue was destroyed in a fire, but was rebuilt less than a year later with over 700 people attending the celebration. In addition to synagogues, several Jewish organizations opened local chapters. But perhaps the most significant contribution, due to the many opportunities afforded to the community was the opening of the Bangor Hebrew Community Center, dedicated in 1938. Post WWII to the end of the sixties (1946– 1969) This was an era of great growth for Bangor’s Jewish community. In 1947, Bangor Hebrew School celebrated their 40th anniversary with over 100 children enrolled. In 1948, Congregation Beth Israel moved away from their Orthodox roots, and became the first synagogue in Maine to commit to the Conservative Movement by declaration of their Board of Directors. During these post war years, women’s roles shifted. Mixed family seating was voted in, and the synagogue’s Sisterhood was formed, devoting a great deal of time to the maintenance of the synagogue. The Jewish Community Center was at its height of popularity, creating a true sense of community throughout the 1960s. End of the sixties to the end of the 20th century (1970 – 1999) In 1981, Congregation Beth El opened, the city’s first Reform synagogue. In 1984, the Bangor Hebrew School closed their doors after having served the community for close to 80 years. Hebrew schools once again fell under the aegis of each synagogue in the area. Congregation Beth Israel celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1988. The role of women