SHAAREY TPHILOH

Happy Chanukah!
חג אורים שמח

Shabbat Shalom
December 15-16
28 Kislev

Torah Readings
Parashat Miketz
Shabbat Chanukah

Annual: Gen. 41:1-44:17
Maftir: Numbers 7:30-7:35
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7

Candle Lighting
Friday, December 15 – 3:47 pm

Havdalah
Saturday, December 16 – 4:47 pm

Shabbat Morning Services – 9:45 am.

 

 

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Josh Pernick is Back!

That’s right, our Student Rabbi Josh Pernick is in town this weekend so join us for a special Shabbat Chanukah on Saturday at 9:45 am.

He’s also teaching some classes at the JCA, see below for more information.

 

 

 

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Chanukah!

This weeks’ Chanukah Party was a resounding success!
Thank you all for joining us and making this special event all the more special!

We want to issue a special Todah Rabah to Joan Levy who put this amazing party together with the support of all of the super volunteers, latke fryers, food servers, table runners and generous sponsors that she single-handedly organized:

Debbie Barlock, Judy Gatchell, Paul Muscat, Norm Wilson, Tom Berman, Fae Silverman and Irwin Gratz; but of course we couldn’t have done anything without Vilean Taggersell, Elliott Wincele, Jean Aron, Sandrea Kornblum, Kate Shalvoy, Daniel Heinrich, Terry Lambert, Sherri Quint, Ilene Berman, Josh Filler, Olivia Solodar, and many, many more! Thank you all so much!

Special thanks to Chris and Bob for keeping things so immaculate and to David Krystal, for his mat and ladle delivery service!

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The Challah Shop is Back!

Special thanks to Margaret Hathaway for stepping in and filling our special Challah order last week in Daniel’s absence. The Challah was amazing!

This week we have another special guest in the kitchen, Daniel’s mother Nancy Heinrich is coming in from Detroit, Michigan and will help Daniel make the Challah with an extra helping of holiday joy. Order yours today!

$3.00 Small – $5.00 Large – $5.00 Six (6) Rolls
Order Now!

 

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Sponsor a Kiddush!

Temple Beth El and Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh are partnering to offer Kiddush refreshments on Shabbat and holidays. Sharing a Friday night or Shabbat service and Kiddush is a wonderful opportunity to support our congregations, build community, share in the simcha of a birthday, anniversary or graduation, and offer comfort to those observing a yahrzeit.
Please note, due to the increased cost of lox, premium level Kiddush sponsorships now cost $200.

 

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Sunday Simcha!

Sunday Mornings – 6:30 to 8:30 am
We welcome new hosts: Hillel, Marshall Tinkle, Emily Epstein, Natan Kahn.

Sunday Simcha is the only Jewish music program in Maine and northern New England and one of only a handful of Jewish music radio shows in the United States. Shows are wildly eclectic- one of the few Jewish shows to feature modern, diverse, and cutting-edge recordings in addition to traditional music.

Sunday Simcha features:
An eclectic blend of Jewish music from across the diaspora, including klezmer, Sephardic, Ladino, traditional, sacred, folk, rock, classical, kids’ music, and jazz – Live interviews – News and announcements for the Southern Maine Jewish community – Occasional Jewish humor

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Jacob Cousins Memorial

Unveiled in September 1935, the Jacob Cousins Memorial was part of an ongoing nationwide effort to highlight both the patriotism of Jewish Americans and their contribution during times of conflict. The memorial is a key artifact in the history of the Jewish community in southern Maine linking past to present and inspiring visitors to remember, respect and contemplate the cost of war.

In its current state the memorial is difficult to view and appreciate as it faces directly onto Eastern promenade Drive. Friends of the Eastern promenade is raising funds to redesign this historic landmark.

To donate to this important cause click here.

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Dear Shaarey Tphiloh Community,

We need your help!

Every Saturday morning we say a prayer for Refuah Shleimah for members of our congregation and their loved ones who are in need of healing. We would like to include the names of all those in our community who would benefit from our thoughts and prayers so we encourage you to communicate with us. Please, let us know if there is anyone whose name you would like included in our service and announcements and keep us updated through their recovery.

Shabbat Shalom,
Daniel Heinrich
Administrative Assistant

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400 Deering Calendar

Yoga Minyan
Sunday, December 3
New Session Starts Sunday, December 10, 17, 24, 31 & January 6 and 13
$54 non-member rate * $36 member rate * $10/session drop-in rate
TBE’s new yoga minyan will offer a moment of peace meant to nurture your heart, soul, and body through a centering, grounding yoga practice. The class will open with some words of Jewish philosophy, followed by stretching, gentle movement, and breathing. Please bring comfortable clothes and a yoga mat. Open to all, no prior experience necessary.

 

Spirits and Spirits
Thurs.: Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 5:30 pm
We start as dust and end as dust, in between let’s have a drink.
-Yiddish Proverb.
December 14th, Rabbi Braun will again be at Maine Craft Distilling (123 Washington Ave, Portland) for a casual evening of libation and conversations about life. People of all faiths and curiosities are welcome to join. No RSVP required. Ages 21+

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Community Calendar

Israeli Folk Dancing with Orly Kahn
December 16 – 7:00 pm – $5.00
JCA 1342 Congress St
All levels and abilities are welcome! Our focus will be classic beginner dances. Come dance the hora and learn some new moves.

Secrets of the Jewish Calendar: Publicizing the Miracle – For Whom? with Josh Pernick
December 17 – 10:30 am – JCA 1342 Congress St
One of the more well-known rituals of Hanukkah is placing the candles in the window to publicize the miracle. For a tradition built on a narrative of miracles, why is the command to publicize specifically associated with the holiday of Hanukkah? We will explore the centrality of publicity to the holiday of Hanukkah, as well as what may be the core underlying question of the holiday: what is the miracle that we are celebrating anyway?

Chanukah in the Community

If one party isn’t enough for you, there are a number of other Chanukah parties in the greater Portland area that are fun for all ages and persuasions:

Light Up the Night Family Chanukah Service
December 15 – 6:00 pm – Bet Ha’am

Chanukah Havdalah – PJ Library with Josh Pernick
December 16 – 6:00 pm – JCA 1432 Congress St

Etz Chaim, Portland – Chanukah Concert and Party
December 17 – 4:00 pm – Maine Jewish Museum

Chanukah on Wheels – Chabad of Maine
December 17 – 4:30 pm – Happy Wheels 331 Warren Ave

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Tributes

Leah Salow in honor of Michael Goodman
Dena Solomon and Jennifer Solomon in memory of Solomon Slotsky and Beatrice Slotsky
Todah Rabah

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Yahrzeits

28 Kislev
Sarah Cox
Morris Mack
Mary Matluck
John Rosen
Samuel Santosky
Libby Shulman
Eva Whitney

29 Kislev
Marie Indis
Solomon Kessler
Maurice Rubinoff
Sarah Sacknoff
Max Tellan
Rachel Wallman

1 Tevet
Philip Gerber
Jacob Kovensky
Ida Kriger
Leonard Lazer
Eva Rubin

2 Tevet
Sarah Cook
Rose Glovsky
Elsie Levine
Lester Marcus
Muriel Reiss

3 Tevet
Sarah Berenson
Morris Cohen
Sidney Dorfman
Bettina Levine
Max Weissman
Yetta Zimmerman