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…

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…

Car-Top Menorah Parade through the streets of Portland. Police escort. Spread the light of chanukah with others!

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.

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…

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!

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…

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!

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…

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…