Current & Upcoming

Community Relations Council: K-12 School Advocacy

Dec 07, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM

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

Cost Free

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During this time of heightened security concern and growing antisemitism, we want to make sure that our schools are safe and supportive of Jewish students in every way possible. Led by JCA Board member, DEI Expert and Local ADL trainer Mandy Levine, this gathering will kick off a new CRC initiative for parents and those…

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Torah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller

Dec 07, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM

Virtual only - contact us to receive the Zoom link

Cost Free

TORAH CONVERSATIONS An online weekly study group facilitated by Ellie Miller Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, starting Nov 2nd, 2023. Please email igilg@mainejewish.org if you would like to join the study group and receive the Zoom link. This is a free program. We continue our journey through the the Torah, returning to where we left…

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Car-Top Menorah Parade

Dec 07, 2023 4:30PM—5:30PM

JCA Parking Lot

Cost Free

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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

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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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Hanukkah Party with the LeeVees!

Dec 07, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM

Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union Bowdoin College 8 Polar Loop, Brunswick, ME 04011

Cost Free

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Light the menorah with us for the first night of Hanukkah! Join us at Bowdoin College for a LeeVees concert and roundtable discussion with the band. Kid friendly and definitely approved! Fried treats will be provided. Musicians Adam Gardner (Guster), Dave Schneider (Zambonis), Shawn Fogel, Daniel Saks, and Tim Walsh will be featured in a…

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Family Hanukkah Celebration

Dec 08, 2023 5:30PM—6:30PM

Etz Chaim Synagogue, 267 Congress Street, Portland ME

Cost Free

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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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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.

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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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A Chanukah Poetry Reading with Yetzirah Poets of Maine

Dec 12, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

Cost $0.00

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Celebrate Chanukah and the season of lights with an evening of poetry! Maine Yetzirah poets Anna Wrobel, Sally Bliumis-Dunn, and Meghan Sterling will read a specially curated selection of their poetry, followed by a Q&A and discussion, hosted by Jim Donnelly. Enjoy a mix of sweet and savory refreshments, including Hanukkah treats, to warm your…

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TBE’s Chanukah Party

Dec 13, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM

Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave, Portland ME

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The party that needs no introduction, TBE’s Annual Chanukah Party starring The Casco Bay Tummlers is back again! There will be latkes, soups, sweets, and a community art project to show our love and support for our Israeli family during this difficult time. We will light candles at 5:45pm. As always, this event is sponsored…

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Past | Archive

Center Day Camp – Maine Celtics Night!

Dec 06, 2023 6:30PM—10:00PM

Portland Expo Center Portland ME

PJ Library Menorah Making at the Children’s Museum

Dec 06, 2023 2:30PM—3:30PM

Children's Museum and Theater of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland ME 04102

The Many Faces of Grief – presented by Kelly Blanchette, Hospice Bereavement Services Manager

Dec 05, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM

JCA of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St., Portland ME 04102

More Events

Community Relations Council: K-12 School Advocacy

Dec 07, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM

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

Torah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller

Dec 07, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM

Virtual only - contact us to receive the Zoom link

Hanukkah Party with the LeeVees!

Dec 07, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM

Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union Bowdoin College 8 Polar Loop, Brunswick, ME 04011

A Chanukah Poetry Reading with Yetzirah Poets of Maine

Dec 12, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM