Sunday, Nov. 20th | 2 – 5 PM In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and Rimon – The Portland Jewish Women’s Group, in partnership with The Shabbat Project. Advanced registration required by Sunday, Nov. 6th Suggested ticket price: $18 Geared to women…

Join PJ Library in welcoming babies born in the last 18 months. Meet other parents, receive a special gift bag, and learn more about the PJ Library free monthly children’s book program. Light brunch and refreshments will be served.  RSVP to Marlena Lantos (mlantos@mainejewish.org) by Thursday November 17th with the number of attendees and the name of…

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…

Shabbat is a time to unwind after a long week, but if you’re the person responsible for getting dinner on the table, it can feel like anything but. With this in mind, we invite you to join us for a Shabbat dinner, lovingly prepared by TBE members. In place of regular Friday night services, we…

Jack Montgomery will be at the museum to discuss his exhibit.

About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan A virtual author talk with Stephen Arnoff Tuesday, Nov. 15th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Monday, Nov. 14th to receive the Zoom link. About Man and God and Law is the story of how Bob Dylan sparked a revolution of…

Join local artist and scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert of the Scientific Illustration Distance Program (SIDP) for this FREE two-part program! From 2 – 2:30 PM, Halpert will discuss her MJM exhibit against the backdrop of her career at the juxtaposition of art, science, and teaching. Then, from 2:30 – 4 PM, , Halpert will provide…

BEGINNER MAH JONGG CLASS A 6-session evening course, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Thursday, Nov. 10* *Note that this is a Thursday night session, and that the last two sessions will be held the same…

Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope A virtual author talk with Ari Mittleman and Lt. Aston Bright Wednesday, Nov. 9th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Tues., Nov. 8th What does it mean to be a righteous person in these uncertain times? When antisemitic violence has rocked the Jewish…

BEGINNER MAH JONGG CLASS A 6-session evening course, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Thursday, Nov. 10* *Note that this is a Thursday night session, and that the last two sessions will be held the same…