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Keller Williams Realty Spring Fling Diaper Bank Fundraiser
Mar 28, 2024 5:00PM—8:00PM
The Elk's Club 1945 Congress St Portland, ME 04102
Cost $10 per person / $5 for kids ages 10 and under - prices increase $15 after March 15
Join Keller Williams Realty’s Culture Committee on Thursday, March 28th from 5-8PM for an evening of family-friendly fun and fundraising at the first ever Spring Fling! All proceeds benefit the Diaper Bank at Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services, a program of the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine. Live music by Maine Academy of Modern…
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Is Harvard Killing Me? A UNE CENTER FOR GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE/SEMINAR SERIES
Mar 25, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
University of New England, Westbrook Campus
WCHP Lecture Hall in Parker Pavilion
716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Cost Free
In this lecture, historian Anthony David will discuss how we can overcome the crisis of the humanities by reflecting on the life of Svetlana Boym, the Russian-Jewish scholar who died of cancer in 2015. Drawing on his forthcoming biography of Boym titled The Daring Club, David will introduce listeners to Boym’s life in Leningrad in the…
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Purim Celebration
Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
Beth Israel synagogue
862 Washington St
Bath
Cost donations accepted
4:00 pm – Megillah Reading 5:15 pm – Pizza & Hamantaschen Prepare to laugh and clap your hands for our Beth Israel “players” who will be presenting our own Purim Spiel; a family-friendly retelling of the Purim story, Megillah reading and Purim singing. Come in costume, bring a gragger to make lots of noise every…
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‘Purim Cafe’ with Chabad of Brunswick
Mar 24, 2024 12:30PM—3:00PM
Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Cost Free
Come celebrate with us at the lively Purim Party hosted by Chabad of Brunswick! Enjoy an atmosphere filled with Animated Megillah Reading, Festive Purim Music, engaging Purim Crafts, and Entertainment suitable for all ages. Treat yourself to a Lavish Lunch Bar as we gather to commemorate the joyous holiday of Purim.
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A Tropical Purim
Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
At the JCA
1342 Congress St. Portland ME 04102
Cost $18/adult, $50/family
Join us for A Tropical Purim Community Party! Exotic Island Delicious Buffet! Smoothie Bar! Love Music! An Exotic Reptile Show featuring snakes, iguanas and reptiles from around the world! And More! Visit chabadofmaine.com/purim2024 to RSVP
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The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin (translated by Mark S. Burrows) – Book Launch
Mar 17, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM
Maine Jewish Museum
267 Congress St
Portland
Cost Free!
Join translator Mark S. Burrows at the Maine Jewish Museum for a fascinating discussion of the recently published The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin. Domin is among the most beloved and widely recognized writers of post-war Germany, though until now she has been relatively unknown among English readers. Because of her Jewish identity,…
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Build Your Own Terrarium with RIMON
Mar 17, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM
Terrrarium
98 Cross St N, Portland, ME 04101
Cost $35.00 per person
Join RIMON, the Portland Women’s Jewish Group, and build your own Terrarium at Terrarium! All materials will be provided, including plants, substrates, and containers. You will get to keep your creation afterwards. Bring your creativity and curiosity. $35 per person.
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Family Hamantash Bake
Mar 17, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
Chabad of Brunswick
12 Pleasant St
Brunswick
Cost $10 per family
Purim is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to invite your family to a festive and delicious Pre-Purim Hamantash Bake! Let’s come together and have fun making Hamantashen and other Purim fun activities planned! RSVP: Draizy@jewishbrunswick.com
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Brunswick Jewish Women Circle Presents: Purim Splatter Art
Mar 14, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
Chabad of Brunswick
12 Pleasant St
Brunswick, ME 04011
Cost $18
PURIM SPLATTER ART Pre-Purim Ladies Night Out. Dive into Purim with a SPLASH, as we explore Splatter Art, and create a 2-in-1 Purim craft! With our double projects, we’ll create (and fill!) a stunning Shalach Manot box to give to a friend, and a grogger to use on Purim! We’ll explore the significance of every…
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Lowry’s Lodge Open Reading
Mar 10, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM
Maine Jewish Museum
267 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Cost Free
Spring forward with celebrated Maine poets and Lowry’s Lodge founders Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly at this quarterly event! We will begin the evening with a reading by Featured Poet Pam Burr Smith, followed by an Open Poetry Hour. Time will be allotted based on the number of open sign-ups. Some snacks, some beverages, some…
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Keller Williams Realty Spring Fling Diaper Bank Fundraiser
Mar 28, 2024 5:00PM—8:00PM
The Elk's Club 1945 Congress St Portland, ME 04102
Cost $10 per person / $5 for kids ages 10 and under - prices increase $15 after March 15
Join Keller Williams Realty’s Culture Committee on Thursday, March 28th from 5-8PM for an evening of family-friendly fun and fundraising at the first ever Spring Fling! All proceeds benefit the Diaper Bank at Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services, a program of the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine. Live music by Maine Academy of Modern…
View MoreIs Harvard Killing Me? A UNE CENTER FOR GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE/SEMINAR SERIES
Mar 25, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
University of New England, Westbrook Campus WCHP Lecture Hall in Parker Pavilion 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Cost Free
In this lecture, historian Anthony David will discuss how we can overcome the crisis of the humanities by reflecting on the life of Svetlana Boym, the Russian-Jewish scholar who died of cancer in 2015. Drawing on his forthcoming biography of Boym titled The Daring Club, David will introduce listeners to Boym’s life in Leningrad in the…
View MorePurim Celebration
Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
Beth Israel synagogue 862 Washington St Bath
Cost donations accepted
4:00 pm – Megillah Reading 5:15 pm – Pizza & Hamantaschen Prepare to laugh and clap your hands for our Beth Israel “players” who will be presenting our own Purim Spiel; a family-friendly retelling of the Purim story, Megillah reading and Purim singing. Come in costume, bring a gragger to make lots of noise every…
View More‘Purim Cafe’ with Chabad of Brunswick
Mar 24, 2024 12:30PM—3:00PM
Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Cost Free
Come celebrate with us at the lively Purim Party hosted by Chabad of Brunswick! Enjoy an atmosphere filled with Animated Megillah Reading, Festive Purim Music, engaging Purim Crafts, and Entertainment suitable for all ages. Treat yourself to a Lavish Lunch Bar as we gather to commemorate the joyous holiday of Purim.
View MoreA Tropical Purim
Mar 24, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
At the JCA 1342 Congress St. Portland ME 04102
Cost $18/adult, $50/family
Join us for A Tropical Purim Community Party! Exotic Island Delicious Buffet! Smoothie Bar! Love Music! An Exotic Reptile Show featuring snakes, iguanas and reptiles from around the world! And More! Visit chabadofmaine.com/purim2024 to RSVP
View MoreThe Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin (translated by Mark S. Burrows) – Book Launch
Mar 17, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM
Maine Jewish Museum 267 Congress St Portland
Cost Free!
Join translator Mark S. Burrows at the Maine Jewish Museum for a fascinating discussion of the recently published The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin. Domin is among the most beloved and widely recognized writers of post-war Germany, though until now she has been relatively unknown among English readers. Because of her Jewish identity,…
View MoreBuild Your Own Terrarium with RIMON
Mar 17, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM
Terrrarium 98 Cross St N, Portland, ME 04101
Cost $35.00 per person
Join RIMON, the Portland Women’s Jewish Group, and build your own Terrarium at Terrarium! All materials will be provided, including plants, substrates, and containers. You will get to keep your creation afterwards. Bring your creativity and curiosity. $35 per person.
View MoreFamily Hamantash Bake
Mar 17, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
Chabad of Brunswick 12 Pleasant St Brunswick
Cost $10 per family
Purim is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to invite your family to a festive and delicious Pre-Purim Hamantash Bake! Let’s come together and have fun making Hamantashen and other Purim fun activities planned! RSVP: Draizy@jewishbrunswick.com
View MoreBrunswick Jewish Women Circle Presents: Purim Splatter Art
Mar 14, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
Chabad of Brunswick 12 Pleasant St Brunswick, ME 04011
Cost $18
PURIM SPLATTER ART Pre-Purim Ladies Night Out. Dive into Purim with a SPLASH, as we explore Splatter Art, and create a 2-in-1 Purim craft! With our double projects, we’ll create (and fill!) a stunning Shalach Manot box to give to a friend, and a grogger to use on Purim! We’ll explore the significance of every…
View MoreLowry’s Lodge Open Reading
Mar 10, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM
Maine Jewish Museum 267 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Cost Free
Spring forward with celebrated Maine poets and Lowry’s Lodge founders Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly at this quarterly event! We will begin the evening with a reading by Featured Poet Pam Burr Smith, followed by an Open Poetry Hour. Time will be allotted based on the number of open sign-ups. Some snacks, some beverages, some…
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