Hanukkah Happenings 2023
Happy (almost) Hanukkah everyone! With most events happening in-person again this year (plus some online options), there are many wonderful ways to celebrate together here in Southern Maine. Here are some of the great Hanukkah Happenings to help keep your annual traditions full of life and full of light! For Hanukkah crafts, recipes, music and activities,…
Read More2022-2023 Annual Report
2022-2023 Annual Report
Southern Maine High Holiday Services Guide 2023/5784
Do I need to sign up? Can I attend services in-person this year? Most High Holiday services in Southern Maine are happening inside synagogues again, though there are virtual and outdoor options, so a little advanced planning helps! To make things a bit easier, we’ve compiled a list* of where you can go to sign…
Read MoreJCA Allocations 2022
Last year, the Southern Maine Jewish community’s generous support of the Annual Federated Campaign made it possible for the JCA to allocate over $170,000 to organizations doing amazing work in Maine and worldwide. Your donations provided important assistance to local Hebrew Schools, Levey Day School, the Maine Jewish Film Festival, and many other local organizations…
Read MoreHost a Center Day Camp Israeli Counselor this Summer
This summer Center Day Camp will host 4 shlichut, or emissaries from Israel who work at camp for the summer and help to strengthen our community’s connection to Israel. We currently still need second session housing (July 16th – August 20th) for Nofar, Nimrod, and Yoav. If you have ever considered hosting an exchange student,…
Read MoreJCA Volunteer Newsletter – Volume 2: May 2023
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Read MoreJCA featured in Tablet Magazine’s “Unorthodox” Podcast
The JCA is thrilled to be featured in Tablet Magazine‘s ‘Unorthodox’ Podcast this week as part of their Across the JEW.S.A. series! Tablet joined the JCA a few weeks ago for our joint Shabbat-Iftar “Breaking Bread” event with the The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, and spoke with our community about building bonds between Maine’s…
Read MoreHatred Has No Place in Our City
The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine unequivocally condemns the neo-Nazi gathering held last weekend in Portland. Hatred has no place in our city. We know that this rally did not take place in isolation. After years of rising antisemitism, our community has become accustomed to constantly updating security protocols, maintaining vigilant situational awareness,…
Read MoreApril 2023 is NEW MEMBER MONTH at the JCA – Giveaways, Goodies, and more!
This April 1st – 30th, all new and renewing JCA Members will receive a copy of the celebrated cookbook Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook. Furthermore, all JCA Members* will be entered to win randomly selected giveaways throughout the month of April. Giveaways include: Copies of the Little Book…
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