~FOR KIDS~ April 19 – 23rd | 9 – 10AM Spring is coming to us in Maine, and we can nearly taste the chance to hang out together in person, safely distanced outside. But…not yet. Luckily, for spring vacation we’re here to offer some fun Jewish learning and to connect with each other over Zoom!…

CONVERSATIONAL YIDDISH A 6-week online course offered through YI-Jewish – A division of Yiddishkayt Initiative Wednesdays, 7 – 8 PM EST March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish culture and encourages course participants to personally engage in the materials, utilizing the curricula…

Torah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM We will not be able to admit late arrivals to the meetings.   Use this Zoom link to join the weekly class:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83513247242   To join the study group email list and to receive the weekly reading and schedule updates,…

The Frances Perkins Center Immigration/Refugee Policy Public Forum presents CONSCIENCE AND COURAGE: Frances Perkins and Feng Shan Ho Little Known Heroes Who Saved Lives Sunday, April 25th | 3:00-4:30 PM This 90-minute webinar centers on two speakers: Bat-Ami Zucker, brings extensive scholarly research to her presentation about Frances Perkins’ courageous—and yet little known—advocacy, against strong…

Preview Starts: Sunday, April 18, 2021 Auction Bidding Opens: April 25th until May 9, 2021 A novel way to help the Maine Jewish Museum to continue to share history of Maine Jewish communities, honor its philanthropists and support Jewish artists with a Maine connection… changing exhibitions every 6 weeks. Auction Address: https://mainejewishmuseum.betterworld.org/auctions/maine-jewish-museum-auction-2021

CONVERSATIONAL YIDDISH A 6-week online course offered through YI-Jewish – A division of Yiddishkayt Initiative Wednesdays, 7 – 8 PM EST March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish culture and encourages course participants to personally engage in the materials, utilizing the curricula…

Torah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM We will not be able to admit late arrivals to the meetings.   Use this Zoom link to join the weekly class:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83513247242   To join the study group email list and to receive the weekly reading and schedule updates,…

A Virtual Evening with Maine Dramatists Featuring Plays By: Brent Askari Bess Welden Monica Wood Brought to Life By: Mad Horse Theater Company Join Us for 3 World Premiere Pieces by Maine Dramatists Tickets are now on sale for Bet Ha’am’s spring gala event!   We have lined up 3 outstanding writers to share their…

CONVERSATIONAL YIDDISH A 6-week online course offered through YI-Jewish – A division of Yiddishkayt Initiative Wednesdays, 7 – 8 PM EST March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish culture and encourages course participants to personally engage in the materials, utilizing the curricula…

The Words of My Father: Love and Pain in Palestine – A book talk with author Yousef Bashir Thursday, May 6th at 7 PM EST Advanced registration required by Weds. 5/5 at https://mainejewish.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=73512& The Zoom link will be email to registered participants on Weds. afternoon 5/4.   Bashir offers a powerful memoir of love, growth, survival,…