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Hotel Cuba with Aaron Hamburger: JCA Author Engagement Series
Dec 06, 2023 4:00PM—8:00PM
JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St, Portland ME 04102
Cost $9 for in-person/ free for virtual talk only
RegisterPlease join the Hadassah x MJM Book club at the JCA for a virtual AND in-person event inspired by Hotel Cuba! The event will kick off at 4 PM with a Mojito cookie bake (inspired by the torticas de Morón – Cuban shortbread cookies- that Pearl craves in the book). While our cookies bake, we…
View MoreCenter Day Camp – Maine Celtics Night!
Dec 06, 2023 6:30PM—10:00PM
Portland Expo Center Portland ME
Cost $20.00
RegisterRegistration includes: ticket, maine celtics hat, group photo on the court, and high five tunnel for starting line-ups!
View MorePJ Library Menorah Making at the Children’s Museum
Dec 06, 2023 2:30PM—3:30PM
Children's Museum and Theater of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland ME 04102
Cost 16
RegisterCelebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light, with special guest Marlena Lantos, Youth Programming and PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA). Use a variety of materials to create your own menorah to take home. Free choice art materials will also be available. Event included with museum admission (general admission is $16).
View MoreCommunity Relations Council: K-12 School Advocacy
Dec 07, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Cost Free
RegisterDuring this time of heightened security concern and growing antisemitism, we want to make sure that our schools are safe and supportive of Jewish students in every way possible. Led by JCA Board member, DEI Expert and Local ADL trainer Mandy Levine, this gathering will kick off a new CRC initiative for parents and those…
View MoreTorah Conversations – An online study group facilitated by Ellie Miller
Dec 07, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM
Virtual only - contact us to receive the Zoom link
Cost Free
TORAH CONVERSATIONS An online weekly study group facilitated by Ellie Miller Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, starting Nov 2nd, 2023. Please email igilg@mainejewish.org if you would like to join the study group and receive the Zoom link. This is a free program. We continue our journey through the the Torah, returning to where we left…
View MoreHanukkah Party with the LeeVees!
Dec 07, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM
Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union Bowdoin College 8 Polar Loop, Brunswick, ME 04011
Cost Free
RegisterLight the menorah with us for the first night of Hanukkah! Join us at Bowdoin College for a LeeVees concert and roundtable discussion with the band. Kid friendly and definitely approved! Fried treats will be provided. Musicians Adam Gardner (Guster), Dave Schneider (Zambonis), Shawn Fogel, Daniel Saks, and Tim Walsh will be featured in a…
View MoreA Chanukah Poetry Reading with Yetzirah Poets of Maine
Dec 12, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM
Cost $0.00
RegisterCelebrate Chanukah and the season of lights with an evening of poetry! Maine Yetzirah poets Anna Wrobel, Sally Bliumis-Dunn, and Meghan Sterling will read a specially curated selection of their poetry, followed by a Q&A and discussion, hosted by Jim Donnelly. Enjoy a mix of sweet and savory refreshments, including Hanukkah treats, to warm your…
View MoreSeussical the Musical Performance
Dec 17, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM
Jewish Community Alliance
Join us for the JCA Children’s Theater production of Seussical the Musical! There are just two chances to see this whimsical show, so you won’t want to miss out. Performances will be on Sunday 12/17 at 2:00pm and Tuesday 12/19 at 5:00pm. Free admission, no tickets necessary.
View MoreKlezmer Open Jam Session
Dec 18, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
Sam L. Cohen Community Hall at the JCA 1342 Congress St Portland ME 04102
Cost $5.00
RegisterOpen Klezmer Jams with the Casco Bay Tummlers! Come and join us for joyous evenings of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will…
View MoreRepairing The World: Stories From The Tree of Life Film and Discussion
Dec 20, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St Portland, ME 04102
Cost $9 suggested admission
RegisterThe JCA, the Maine Jewish Museum, and the Maine Jewish Film Festival are very pleased to present a screening of Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life. Please stay for a deep and meaningful panel discussion following the film, with Umaru Balde, Director of the Department of Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for…
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