The Broadway masterpiece about an innocent life hanging in the balance marches onto The Rep’s stage! Bold, innovative, and daring, Parade is the deeply moving true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man transplanted into the South at the turn of the century. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he becomes the center…

At a time of increasing antisemitism, heightened racial tensions, and growing xenophobia, art (and food!) has the transformative power to break down barriers. In this spirit, we encourage you to join us for an interactive workshop and potluck vegetarian lunch, where local artist and award-winning community builder Paula Gerstenblatt will help you turn your photos…

Please join us for our Community Model Seder at Congregation Etz Chaim on Bacon Street in Biddeford: Wednesday, March 29 The seder will be followed by a festive meal of matzah ball soup, smoked brisket, tzimmes, hard boiled eggs, charoset, macaroons and fruit, matzah (regular and chocolate covered), and grape juice/wine Come join the in-person…

Wednesday, March 29th | 7:00 – 8:30 PM In person at Bowdoin College – Main Lounge – Moulton Union, Brunswick Co-sponsored by Beth Israel Congregation – Bath, Bowdoin College and the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine   This talk will provide an overview of Dr. Huether’s book project, Sounding Trauma, Mediating Memory: Holocaust Economy…

Come join us as we raise our voices together in song! This song circle, led by Andrea Levinsky, is free and open to people of all singing abilities, ages 12+. Children are also welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. We will sing Jewish songs by artists such as Batya Levine, Aly…

Boisterous and driving, lilting and elegiac, Mamaliga melds the klezmer melodies of old country Yiddishland with new-era sensibilities, crafting intricate arrangements of original and traditional tunes to make you dance, laugh and cry – perhaps all at once! Mamaliga is a critically acclaimed Klezmer band based in Boston MA, and Brooklyn NY. After the 2021 release…

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…

With historian and poet Anna Wrobel. Film presented in partnership with MJFF Join us for a community commemoration of Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day, with testimonials, poems, prayers, and a film. Our commemoration will be led by Anna Wrobel and will include testimonials, poetry, a candle lighting ceremony, and Kaddish. We will conclude with a…

‘Laden With Happiness and Tears’ – Fiddler on the Roof in Historical Context With historian and poet Anna Wrobel Wednesday, April 19th | 6:30 – 7:30 PM In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St.  Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance and Portland Ovations Advanced registration required by Tues. April 18 Historical framing is…