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,…

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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…

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JCA 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…

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JCA 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…

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Hatred 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,…

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Southern Maine Seders and Passover Programs 2023

Happy Pesach everyone! Time to clean house, stock up on matzah, rid yourself of pesky chametz, and rehearse your Da-Dayenu‘s. As we prepare for Passover, here are 8 great Passover Events to help you celebrate with your community here in Southern Maine. COMMUNITY MODEL SEDER Presented by Etz Chaim, 34 Bacon St., Biddeford Wednesday, March…

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