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

Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

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

During this program, small groups of participants will discuss videos, readings and other materials exploring antisemitism in American society. We hope to gain a deeper knowledge of the history of this persistent prejudice, increase our understanding of where we find ourselves today, and work together to imagine a different future. Dates: Tuesdays 5/2, 5/16, 5/30…

Presentation followed by Q&A In this first annual program sponsored by Sue Erber to honor the memory of her father, Steven Avraham Erber, Sue will be speaking about how the arts were key to her father’s survival during the Holocaust and how to honor this legacy for fellow survivors and those were were lost. Teens…

Israeli Politics and the Current Crisis:  A Conversation About Where Things Stand Today  The current Israeli government’s judicial reform crisis has captivated the attention of observers all over the world. While the disagreements over judicial reform are currently on hold, we have an opportunity to examine the parties and players and understand where things stand…

Lecture: “Will Our Children Say ‘Never Again’ and Mean It? Lessons from the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and the Struggle to End Humanity‘s Worst Crime” Moderator: Professor Abraham J. Peck Featured Speaker: Dr. Jean-Damascène Gasanabo , former Director General of the Research and Documentation Center on Genocide at the Rwanda National Commission for…

During this program, small groups of participants will discuss videos, readings and other materials exploring antisemitism in American society. We hope to gain a deeper knowledge of the history of this persistent prejudice, increase our understanding of where we find ourselves today, and work together to imagine a different future. Dates: Thursdays 4/13, 4/27, 5/11…