Community Events

Current & Upcoming

Parade

Mar 17, 2023—Apr 09, 2023

Seacoast Repertory Theater, 125 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH. Matinee and evening performances with varying cost of tickets.

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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…

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COLLAGE ACROSS CULTURES: PHOTO-COLLAGE WORKSHOP AND POTLUCK LUNCH

Mar 26, 2023 1:00PM—3:30PM

Maine Jewish Museum

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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…

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Congregation Etz Chaim Community Model Seder

Mar 29, 2023 4:30PM—6:00PM

34 Bacon St. Biddeford, ME 04005

Cost $10/person, $25 max per family (pay at the door)

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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…

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SOUNDING TRAUMA, MEDIATING MEMORY: Holocaust Economy and the Politics of Sound – With Prof. Kathryn Huether

Mar 29, 2023 7:00PM

Bowdoin College - Main Lounge - Moulton Union, Brunswick

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…

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Song Circle with Andrea Levinsky

Mar 30, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

JCA Building 1342 Congress St Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

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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…

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Klezmer Music Concert – Mamaliga

Mar 31, 2023 7:30PM—8:30AM

Mayo Street Arts 10 Mayo St, Portland, ME 04101

Cost $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $22 preferred seating

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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…

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Family Shabbat, Welcoming Shabbat together!

Apr 14, 2023 5:00PM—6:00PM

Etz Chaim synagogue

Cost Free of charge

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!

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Welcome Blanket Sewing Group

Apr 14, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

JCA Cohen Hall 1342 Congress St Portland ME 04102

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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…

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Yom HaShoah – Community Observance and Film

Apr 18, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

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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…

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‘Laden With Happiness and Tears’ – Fiddler on the Roof in Historical Context

Apr 19, 2023 6:30PM—7:30PM

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine JCA - 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102

Cost $0.00

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‘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…

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Past | Archive

Shabbat Hike with Lorin Troderman

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

JCA Community Shabbat Dinner

Mar 24, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

JCA - 1342 Congress St., Portland

My Name is Andrea (2022) – PMA Films with MJFF

Mar 19, 2023 3:00PM—5:30PM

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME

Interacting with Wabanaki-Maine History

Mar 19, 2023 9:30AM—11:30AM

Congregation Bet Ha'am 81 Westbrook Street South Portland ME 04106

Children’s Services on Shabbat Morning

Mar 18, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM

Temple Beth El - 400 Deering Avenue, Portland

S’MORES, SWIMMING AND SHABBAT: THE MAINE JEWISH SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

Mar 16, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, ME

More Events

SOUNDING TRAUMA, MEDIATING MEMORY: Holocaust Economy and the Politics of Sound – With Prof. Kathryn Huether

Mar 29, 2023 7:00PM

Bowdoin College - Main Lounge - Moulton Union, Brunswick

Song Circle with Andrea Levinsky

Mar 30, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

JCA Building 1342 Congress St Portland, ME 04102

Community Crafting Club

Mar 30, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM

JCA Library 1342 Congress St Portland ME 04102

This Year We Are Slaves, Next Year We Are Free: A Virtual Passover Workshop with Rabbi Andy Bachman

Mar 30, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

Online via Zoom