Winter Session 1: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 Time: 11am – 12pm Ages: 18+ years old Location: The Jewish Community Alliance building, 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 Instructors: Liz Winfeld / Dave Cousins What should I bring? Gym shoes, comfortable clothing, water bottle Fee: JCA members: $80/session (session = 4 weeks of play).…

Why Do Jewish? A Manifesto for 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood A virtual author talk with Zack Bodner Thursday, Feb. 9th | 7:00 PM Advanced registration required by Weds. February 8th How do I live a more meaning­ful life? In an era when we can choose our own identities, why might we choose to identify as…

Vegetarian Shabbat Meals by Chef Rebecca Schilling of Kitchen Table Provisions in Partnership with Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Join us this winter in fostering togetherness and connection through food. Each week’s menu will include one entree, one side, and one dessert, all with easy heating and serving instructions. All menu items are made…

Vegetarian Shabbat Meals by Chef Rebecca Schilling of Kitchen Table Provisions in Partnership with Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Join us this winter in fostering togetherness and connection through food. Each week’s menu will include one entree, one side, and one dessert, all with easy heating and serving instructions. All menu items are made…

Vegetarian Shabbat Meals by Chef Rebecca Schilling of Kitchen Table Provisions in Partnership with Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Join us this winter in fostering togetherness and connection through food. Each week’s menu will include one entree, one side, and one dessert, all with easy heating and serving instructions. All menu items are made…

With Rabbinical Student Lorin Troderman  Mondays, February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM    Are you part of an interfaith family? Always wondered about your religion? Thinking about converting to Judaism? Just curious?    Welcome to Judaism is for those who are new to Judaism as well…

Tears Over Russia: A Search for Family and the Legacy of Ukraine’s Pogroms A virtual author talk with Lisa Brahin Thursday, March 2nd | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. March 1st Struggle and resilience take center stage in Lisa Brahin’s Tears Over Russia, a meticulous attempt to reconstruct not only a family’s…

Vegetarian Shabbat Meals by Chef Rebecca Schilling of Kitchen Table Provisions in Partnership with Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Join us this winter in fostering togetherness and connection through food. Each week’s menu will include one entree, one side, and one dessert, all with easy heating and serving instructions. All menu items are made…

The Social Justice Torah Commentary A virtual author talk with Rabbis Barry Block and Erica Asch Moderated by Rabbi Jared Saks Thursday, March 16th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. March 15th to receive the Zoom link. What does the Torah have to say about social justice? As the contributors to The…

Save the date! JCA Community Shabbat Dinner In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland Gather with old and new friends for informal, delicious Shabbat meals catered by local chefs and caterers.  Menu details, cost and registration to be confirmed.