Adult Jewish Learning

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Spirits & Spirits in the Sukkah

Oct 05, 2023 5:30PM—7:00PM

Temple Beth El - Susan T. Goldberg Courtyard

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

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Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition

Oct 12, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0

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This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…

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From the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”

Oct 15, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM

Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave, Portland ME

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In 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…

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Israel Reading Group

Oct 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St Portland ME 04102

Cost $0.00

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This monthly in-person book group will spend the year exploring topics related to contemporary Israeli politics, life and culture.  Join Rabbi Andy Bachman for what promises to be a rich and interesting conversation about Israel through the eyes of its most important writers and observers. We will begin by reading Matti Friedman’s Who by Fire: Leonard…

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Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition

Oct 19, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…

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From the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”

Oct 22, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM

Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave. Portland ME

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In 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…

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Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition

Oct 26, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0

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This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…

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From the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”

Oct 29, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM

TBE, 400 Deering Ave, Portland ME

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In 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…

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Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition

Nov 02, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0

This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…

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Past | Archive

Spirits and Spirits

Sep 07, 2023 5:30PM—7:00PM

Maine Craft Distilling - 123 Washington Ave., Portland

Pirkei Avot Summer Session

Aug 31, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

On Zoom

Back to Shul Fest

Aug 27, 2023 12:00AM—3:00PM

Strawbery Banke Portsmouth, NH

Pirkei Avot Summer Session

Aug 24, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

On Zoom

JEWS IN THE GARDEN: BOOK LAUNCH… IN THE GARDEN!

Aug 20, 2023 5:00PM—6:00PM

267 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101

More Events

Crafternoon

Sep 27, 2023 12:00PM—2:00PM

Moser Family Library at the JCA 1342 Congress St, Portland ME 04102

JCA Annual Meeting 2023/5784

Sep 28, 2023 5:30PM—6:30PM

JCA - 1342 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102 - Cohen Hall

Beginner Mah Jongg Class with Judi Slotsky Session 8

Sep 28, 2023 9:00AM—11:00AM

Moser Family Library at the JCA 1342 Congress St Portland ME, 04012

JCA & CDC Fall Family Festival

Oct 01, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

Center Day Camp 74 Hackett Road Windham, Maine 04062