High Holidays Programming | Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

We engage in chesbon nefesh, an accounting of our souls, to review our year, check in on our emotional selves, and take stock of the connections we've made—with ourselves, with others, and with G-d. We note those places where we have inevitably fallen short and missed the mark, and we rededicate ourselves to those things that truly matter in our lives. This year, we delve deep into the idea of rededication, exploring how we might live lives truly in line with our values.

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Temple Beth El, Portland | Congregation Beth El, Bangor | Etz Chaim Synagogue, Portland | Congregation Etz Chaim, Biddeford

Beth Israel, Waterville | Beth Israel Congregation, Bath | Chabad of Brunswick | Chabad of Maine | Temple Beth El, Augusta

Elul

Preparing Our Heart and Soul for the High Holidays.

The Hebrew month of Elul, beginning August 14th, is a time to prepare for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. We hope you will join us and dive deep into the recesses of our hearts and souls by signing up to hear the shofar, receive daily thoughts, or attend an adult-ed class.

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