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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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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…
View MoreCzech 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…
View MoreGlobal 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…
View MoreShabbat 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…
View MoreA 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…
View MoreCongregation 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…
View MoreWestbrook 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!
View MoreFamily 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!
View MoreCar-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!
View MoreGrand 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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