If your tradition on December 25th includes Chinese food and a movie – or if you would like it to – come join us at the JCA for the afternoon! We’ll have a delicious Chinese buffet lunch catered by Maine Jewish Museum Director Dawn LaRochelle (who was a restaurateur and caterer in Western Massachusetts for…

Join Rabbi Braun for an evening of spirited and thoughtful discussion over some delicious beverages. L’chaim!

Save the date! JCA Community Shabbat Dinners In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland Fridays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM*** ***TENTATIVE TIMES AND DATES TO BE CONFIRMED (see schedule below) December 2 January 6 February 17 March 24 Gather with old and new friends for informal, delicious Shabbat meals catered by local chefs…

Show off your mad trivia skills while enjoying pizza, craft beer, and fun with friends — all while supporting MJM’s mission-driven exhibitions and programming. $18/person; teams of up to 6 players. Pizza and beer from 6:30 – 7:00 PM. Two rounds of trivia beginning at 7:00. Call us at 207-773-2339 or email dlarochelle@mainejewishmuseum.org register.

From Jerusalem to Delhi, through Persia A virtual author talk with Susan Adelman Thursday, Jan. 12th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. Jan. 11th. Why are Israeli and American Jews so drawn to India, Hinduism and Buddhism? Not only do they participate in ashrams and meditation sessions at home, they travel to…

Sephardi Voices: The Untold Expulsion of Jews from Arab Lands A virtual book talk with co-authors Henry Green and Richard Stursberg Presented in partnership with Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ Thursday, Jan. 19th | 7:30 PM ET Not only does this hand­some, glossy hardcover include a gallery of stunning portraits making it a perfect gift and…

American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York A virtual book talk with co-authors Nomi Stolzenberg & David Myers Thursday, Jan. 26th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. January 25th Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers have written a heavily researched, readable, and exceedingly interesting history of…

The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum. Two acclaimed Maine poets, Jeri Theriault and Mike Bove, will be the featured readers for the first hour. A Franco-American poet, Jeri Theriault grew up in Waterville, Maine. Her poetry collections include…

Join Rabbi Braun for an evening of spirited and thoughtful discussion over some delicious beverages. L’chaim!

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!