Led by volunteer Rebecca Bass  Presented in partnership with the Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC) – in person at PRCC, 102 Bishop Street, Portland ME 04103 Advance registration required by 6 PM on Wednesday, April 5th.  During this special seder, we will explore how recovery from substance use disorder relates to the Israelites’ liberation from…

​​​​​​Join us for Shabbat morning services for kiddos! Meet in the sanctuary for taking out the Torah (approximately 10:30am), with the kids’ services to follow including short prayers and songs, interactive storytelling, and a Kiddush snack. Open to kids of all ages. Please RSVP to education@tbemaine.org and include your children’s ages to help with our…

Beginner’s Plus Adult Pickleball Session 3 at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Join us for good times learning to play the great game of Pickleball! This fun, accessible, tennis-like sport, has been gaining in popularity over the past several years and we are excited to offer this program to the JCA community! This basics course will be a great start to playing for fun, or to hone…

Do you like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, sew, and/or quilt? Would you like to meet and hang out with others who enjoy these activities?  If so, bring your current project and any necessary supplies and join us at the JCA! We will designate space for crafters of all kinds and abilities to meet in our…

Led by Cantor Sheila Nesis, join us for a 45 minutes Family Shabbat filled with songs, a story, birthday blessings and Shabbat treats! All are welcome, especially children ages 0-7 and their caregivers!

Are you a sewer, quilter, or fiber artist looking for a unique way to show support for refugees in your community? The JCA has an exciting opportunity for you! As part of the Sickler Welcome Blanket project, we have received quilting supplies and easy to follow instructions to create blankets that will be gifted to…

Come join us as we raise our voices in song together! Simply Singers One is a song group for beginning singers, or for those who have taken a long hiatus from singing and are looking for a gentle way to return to the practice. We offer a safe place to experiment, while learning to love…

Come join us as we raise our voices in song together! Simply Singers Group Two is a social singing group for more advanced singers who have previous experience singing in groups, and who enjoy the challenge of learning world folk music in 2 or 3 parts, often in languages other than English. It will be…

BEGINNER MAH JONGG CLASS Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Join instructor Judi Slotsky for this beginner-level course. This is a 6-session morning course, on Mondays from 9:00 – 11:00 AM – *TUESDAY, April 18 – Monday, April 24 – Monday, May 1 – Monday, May 8 – Monday, May 15…