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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: How to be a Better Person

Feb 14, 2024 4:00PM—5:00PM

Zoom

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: How to be a Better Person Robert Siegel (Former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: David Brooks (Columnist, New York Times) Robert J. Waldinger, M.D. (Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School) Rabbi David Wolpe (Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi, Sinai Temple) Wednesday, February 14th @ 4pm…

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Czech Torahs Breakfast and Viewing Party

Feb 04, 2024 8:30AM—10:00AM

Congregation Bet Ha’am 81 Westbrook Street South Portland, Maine 04106

Cost Free

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Memorial Scrolls Trust. The Organization that restores and loans out the rescued Czech Torahs, like the one we pass from generation to generation during our bet mitzvah services. Join Congregation Bet Ha’am for a Breakfast and Viewing Party of the Gathering of Scrolls Celebration at Westminster Synagogue in…

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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Growing up with Social Media

Jan 24, 2024 4:00PM—5:00PM

Zoom

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Growing up with Social Media Robert Siegel (Former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Sherry Turkle (Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor, Social Studies of Science & Technology, M.I.T.) Brian Merchant (Tech Columnist, LA Times, Author, Blood in the Machine) Wednesday, January 24th @ 4pm ET FREE…

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Shabbat of Love

Jan 19, 2024 5:00PM—8:00PM

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

Cost Free

On January 19, we’re coming together as a community to experience the sacred joy of Shabbat, and to spread light and love for who we are. We will celebrate Shabbat as a community with food and good cheer. This event is free, but advance registration is required by January 17th. To learn more about the…

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A Conversation on Antisemitism

Dec 19, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM

Virtual

Cost Free

On Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00 we will offer a community conversation on antisemitism. The Zoom gathering will begin with a 45 minute presentation on the history of antisemitism from Education Coordinator Erica Nadelhaft. She will then open it up to questions and conversation. The gathering will focus on people’s personal experiences, not politics. We…

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Congregation Etz Chaim (Biddeford) Annual Chanukah Party

Dec 10, 2023 5:00PM—8:00PM

Congregation Etz Chaim 34 Bacon St. Biddeford, ME 04005

Cost In-person attendance (payable at the door) is $10/person and $25/family; No cost (but donation would be appreciated) to hear the singing and music online.

Please join us at the synagogue for a potluck dinner followed by a congregation sing-along led by Cantor Strassler, the lighting of the menorah, and an evening of dancing to the live music of everyone’s favorite klezmer band, The Casco Bay Tummlers! Please preregister here: etzchaimme.org/ecchanukahparty23 Admissions Information: -Preregistration is required for both in-person and…

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Westbrook Public Menorah Lighting

Dec 10, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM

Westbrook Common 850 Main St, Westbrook, ME

Cost Free

Join the Maine Jewish community and the City of Westbrook for a public Menorah Lighting on Main Street! Remarks by Mayor Michael Foley. Chanukah music, donuts, latkes and chocolate gelt. Come share the light of Chanukah with others!

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Family Hanukkah Celebration

Dec 08, 2023 5:30PM—6:30PM

Etz Chaim Synagogue, 267 Congress Street, Portland ME

Cost Free

Join Rabbi Berenson and Cantor Nesis Friday, December 8th for a family Hanukkah celebration! Service will begin at 5:30pm with light refreshments at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there!

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Car-Top Menorah Parade

Dec 07, 2023 4:30PM—5:30PM

JCA Parking Lot

Cost Free

Car-Top Menorah Parade through the streets of Portland. Police escort. Spread the light of chanukah with others!

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Grand Menorah Lighting at City Hall

Dec 07, 2023 5:30PM—8:00PM

Portland City Hall

Cost Free

Grand Public Menorah Lighting with a Great Gelt Drop. Live music with the Maine Meshugoyim, donuts, latkes, chocolate gelt. Delicious chanukah dinner. Juggling show for kids.

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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

Chair Yoga with Rachael Clare

Mar 29, 2024 12:30PM—1:30PM

JCA of Southern Maine

Klezmer Open Jam Session

Apr 01, 2024 7:00PM—8:30AM

JCA of Southern Maine

Indoor Walk Jam: Grooving to the Beats!

Apr 01, 2024 8:30AM—9:30AM

JCA of Southern Maine