The Lion King Audition Information October 6th – 4:00-6:00PM JCA, Portland Ages: 6-14 *Every child will be given a part in the play. *If you cannot make the audition please let us know and we’ll find another time for your child.   Rehearsal Information First rehearsal: October 13th 4:00PM Rehearsals every week on Thursday and Friday…

Registration includes: ticket, dinner at the game, exclusive in game experiences, transportation, and more!

Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope A virtual author talk with Ari Mittleman Wednesday, Nov. 9th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Tues., Nov. 8th What does it mean to be a righteous person in these uncertain times? When antisemitic violence has rocked the Jewish community, it’s common to…

About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan A virtual author talk with Stephen Arnoff Tuesday, Nov. 15th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Monday, Nov. 14th to receive the Zoom link. About Man and God and Law is the story of how Bob Dylan sparked a revolution of…

Sunday, Nov. 20th | 2 – 5 PM In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and Rimon – The Portland Jewish Women’s Group, in partnership with The Shabbat Project. Advanced registration required by Sunday, Nov. 6th Suggested ticket price: $18 Limited spots available,…

Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities A virtual author talk with Emily Tamkin Thursday, Dec. 8th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. Dec. 7th to receive the Zoom link. Throughout American history, Jewish identities have evolved and transformed in a variety of ways. The issue of what it…

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From Jerusalem to Delhi, through Persia A virtual author talk with Susan Adelman Thursday, Jan. 12th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. Jan. 11th. Why are Israeli and American Jews so drawn to India, Hinduism and Buddhism? Not only do they participate in ashrams and meditation sessions at home, they travel to…

Sephardi Voices: The Untold Expulsion of Jews from Arab Lands A virtual book talk with co-authors Henry Green and Richard Stursberg Presented in partnership with Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ Thursday, Jan. 19th | 7:30 PM ET Not only does this hand­some, glossy hardcover include a gallery of stunning portraits making it a perfect gift and…

American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York A virtual book talk with co-authors Nomi Stolzenberg & David Myers Thursday, Jan. 26th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. January 25th Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers have written a heavily researched, readable, and exceedingly interesting history of…