Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

Are the Jews defined only by Judaism and religion? Or are the Jews a people, a culture and a nation? During this 4-week course, we will explore the foundational ideas that influenced the creation of Zionism and the Jewish state. From political emancipation of the Jews in early 19th century Europe to Israel’s Independence in 1948, we will…

The Portland Museum of Art, with the Maine Jewish Film Festival, presents FOUR WINTERS, a stunning new documentary about the Jewish partisans, who fought the Nazis during World War II. Director Julia Mintz will be at the PMA for post-film conversation and Q&A Sunday.

‘Laden With Happiness and Tears’ – Fiddler on the Roof in Historical Context With historian and poet Anna Wrobel Wednesday, April 19th | 6:30 – 7:30 PM In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St.  Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance and Portland Ovations Advanced registration required by Tues. April 18 Historical framing is…

During this program, small groups of participants will discuss videos, readings and other materials exploring antisemitism in American society. We hope to gain a deeper knowledge of the history of this persistent prejudice, increase our understanding of where we find ourselves today, and work together to imagine a different future. Dates: Thursdays 4/13, 4/27, 5/11…

Bet Ha’am’s family friendly second night Passover seder returns live and in-person, but with a twist! How is this different from Passover seder events in the past? On this night, we ask you to bring your own family’s dinner/dessert. The kitchen will not be available for heating/cooling/storing food, so we encourage you to create a…

Join Rabbi Andy Bachman in pre-Passover virtual workshop examining the basic structure and central message of the Haggadah, and new ways to observe that “In every generation one should regard oneself as though they had come out of Egypt.” The Jewish people’s redemption from slavery is at the center of the Exodus story. But the…

Please join us for our Community Model Seder at Congregation Etz Chaim on Bacon Street in Biddeford: Wednesday, March 29 The seder will be followed by a festive meal of matzah ball soup, smoked brisket, tzimmes, hard boiled eggs, charoset, macaroons and fruit, matzah (regular and chocolate covered), and grape juice/wine Come join the in-person…

The intention is to walk and simply be together in the delight of Shabbat. We will not have a formal service, but we will stop along the way to sing gently, offer prayers and immerse in some Torah. Lorin will provide a handout with a few prayers and psalms but will not include a full…