Join us for good times learning to play the great game of Pickleball! This fun, accessible, tennis-like sport, has been gaining in popularity over the past several years and we are excited to offer this program to the JCA community! This basics course will be a great start to playing for fun, and to learn…

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…

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Join instructor Judi Slotsky for this beginner-level course. This is a 6-session course which meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland ME Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13 Tuition:…

March with the Southern Maine Jewish Community in the Pride Portland! parade. 10:30 AM – Bet Ha’am Shabbat Pride Service @ Ocean Gate Plaza (in front of the ECC), 511 Congress Street 11:30 AM – Parade Line-up @ Location TBA 1 PM – Parade Start! And come join us at the J for sign making…

This 4-week course meets on Tuesday mornings and runs from June 20th to July 18th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. There is no class on July 4th! Are you ready to take your Pickleball game to the next level? This course is for beginners who have had some previous experience but would like to hone their…

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…

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…

Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Join instructor Judi Slotsky for this beginner-level course. This is a 6-session course which meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St., Portland ME Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22; July 6, 13, July 20. No class on…

Whether you’re visiting us for the first time, coming back after a pandemic break, or you’ve been visiting us daily – you belong at the J. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of friends, (hopefully) sun, and fun at the JCA. We’ll have lawn games outside, a special visit from Dottie’s Ice Cream Truck, and…

This 4-week course meets on Tuesday mornings and runs from June 20th to July 18th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. There is no class on July 4th! Are you ready to take your Pickleball game to the next level? This course is for beginners who have had some previous experience but would like to hone their…