Table of contents for August 1978 Salt Magazine.

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

Manny Pena and Karen Rasmussen are a happily married couple living in Maine but, until last year, Manny was also undocumented. After an unexpected illness, the couple is forced to fight for Manny's legal status.

Isabel Foley documents the live of the Nasi family, who came from Afghanistan to make new lives in Maine.

Aria Curtis captures images of Jessy, a young man who fights to promote the Dream Act.

Erika Preuss captures a photograph of a Cambodian interpreter at work.

Short entries with Salt updates.

Jessica Lee learns about the Boys and Girls Club from facilitators and participants, and discusses the experiences of the youth at the organization.

Stephanie Mitchell captures the life of one Ethiopian family in Maine.

Stephanie Mitchell captures the life of one Ethiopian family in Maine.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed still envisions a Somalia that is free from religious factions and is fair for everyone. Chris Remington documents the political work that Dr. Mohammed has done for Somalia, and speaks about his political campaign for President of Somalia.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.