Reb Nachman of Bratslav used to pray: רבונו של עולם Master of the Universe, grant me the ability to be alone; may it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grass, among all growing things. May I express there everything in my heart, and may all the foliage of the…

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah – A special family Zoom program with author Erica Perl Sunday, December 6th at 4:00 PM EST Advanced registration required by Friday 12/4 at 12 noon at  https://mainejewish.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=73965& Free. Suggested donations of $10/household gratefully accepted. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on Friday afternoon 12/4.   Join…

Die Begegnung verspricht mehr, als die Umarmung halten kann. Sie schient… einer höheren Ordnung der Dinge anzugehören, jener, nach der due sterne sich bewegen und die Gedanken einander befruchten…. The Encounter promises more than the Embrace can contain. It appears to belong to a higher order of things, the one in accordance with which the…

MARVELOUS MARRAKECH Presented in partnership with the JCC Adult & Senior Alliance and the Osher Marin JCC A portion of the proceeds benefit the JCA. Four Monday sessions on Zoom – December 7, 14, 21, 28 2:00-3:15 PM EST Pour yourself a cup of mint tea and join trip leader James Sokol on our virtual…

Torah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Starting December 3, 2020 Use this Zoom link to join the weekly class:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84578183576 We will not be able to admit late arrivals to the meetings. To join the study group email list and to get schedule updates, contact Diane…

Statewide Community Hanukkah Celebration Saturday, December 12th, 5:30-6:15 PM Register for the Zoom link: https://colbycollegejewishlife.regfox.com/statewide-hanukkah-celebration Presented by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life, and congregations and organizations around the state Join the Center for Small Town Jewish Life on the third night of Hanukkah for an all-Maine celebration! Welcome the new week with a…

SONGS OF LIGHT: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration of Hanukkah Sunday, December 13th | 4:00-5:30 PM EST Free! Presented on Zoom in partnership with the JCC Adult & Senior Alliance and the Osher Marin JCC Join San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol to journey through an array of music – Broadway, pop, opera and more! –…

The JCA presents Book Festival in Your Living Room In partnership with the JCC Literary Consortium and the Atlanta JCC Peter Frampton – Do You Feel Like I Do? A Memoir ZOOM Webinar Author Talk + Q & A Sunday, Dec. 13th | 2:00 PM EST Tickets: $36 – one virtual ticket and one copy…