Are you an artist, crafter or maker? Would you like to meet and connect with other local makers?  If so, bring your current project and any necessary supplies and join us at the JCA! We will designate space for creative people of all kinds and abilities to meet in our library on Wednesday afternoons, from 12:00…

Please 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…

During 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…

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…

Light 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…

Celebrate 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 to warm your body and spirit. You won’t…

On December 15, we’re coming together as a community to experience the sacred joy of Shabbat, to spread light and love for who we are. We will celebrate Shabbat as a community with food and good cheer. This event is free, but advance registration is required by December 13th. To learn more about the JFNA…

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.

Open 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…

The JCA 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 the City of Portland,…