Rosh Chodesh Sivanstarts Saturday night, May 23rd and continues through Sunday night, May 24th. We recite Yaaleh v’Yavoh in the Amidah and half-Hallel and Musaf Rosh Chodesh.
Friday May 22nd is Jerusalem Day and Remembrance Day for Ethiopian Jews.
We remember all who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States of America on May 25th, Memorial Day.
Message from the Rabbi
Jewish community online has become the norm since the COVID-19 shutdown. We had Pesach under quarantine, and soon, Shavuot will be here. Before the holiday begins on the evening of Thursday, May 28th, Shaarey Tphiloh will host a small gathering online in which we may share up to 15 minutes of Torah, of song, of poetry, of art, or of prose. Please email me by Tuesday, May 26th if you would like to present something, or to request the Zoom link to be with friends.
We are in the process of discussing plans for a gradual re-opening. We will keep you all posted as those plans develop.
I wish you all a peaceful and healthy Shabbat.
Rabbi Aaron Shub
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Todah to Benjamin Brem for a generous donation in beloved memory ofPaul and Anna Brem.
Todah to Irving Grunes, Anna Kosow and Harold Grunes for a generous donation in beloved memory ofgrandmother, Tobie Grunes.
Shaarey Tphiloh Online
Friday 4 pm Parashat HaShavua Reading When: Friday afternoon from 4:00 pm Share in the joys of Shabbat just before it begins by reading this week's parashah together!
Tune in by Facebook Live
Saturday 9:15 pm Havdalah When: Saturday evening from 9:15 pm Where: By phone (1-646-558-8656 and when prompted, dialing the meeting ID: 797 151 978), Zoom(Meeting ID: 797 151 978; Password: 045797) or Facebook Live Come together to mark the end of Shabbat and share some songs.
Tuesday 7 pmTalmud: Learning the BasicsPre-Shavuot Special! When: Tuesday evening, 7:00 pm—8:15 pm
Where: By phone (1-646-558-8656 and when prompted, dialing the meeting ID: 797 151 978) or Zoom (with texts)(Meeting ID: 797 151 978; Password: 045797)
This week we will learn the differences between Shabbat and Yom Tov.
No previous experience with Talmud necessary. Translations provided.
To sign up for classes, email Rabbi Shub here or sign up for clases by clicking here (or, copy and paste the following link: http://bit.ly/JewishMaineMiniCourses).
Special!Pre-Shavuot Gathering Special! When: Thursday afternoon, May 28, 5:30 pm—7:00 pm
Where: By phone orZoom
Shavuot begins Thursday, May 28th and continues until Havdalah Saturday, May 30th. We would love to see you and have you share Torah, poetry, music, or art with us.
To find out more, please get in touch with Rabbi Shub atrabbi@mainesynagogue.orgor (207) 613-5765.
Refuah Shleimah, a Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Baruch ben Avraham
Leah bat Doris
Hannah bat Yonit
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah Deena bat Yehudit Zelda Norof Meir ben Helen Yita Rochel bat Tzirl Leah
Dear Shaarey Tphiloh Community,
Please let us know if there is anyone whose name you would like included in our service and announcements by emailing us and keep us updated through their recovery.
We will keep you updated about additional programs and events listed under "Shaarey Tphiloh Online" as well as available resources with our weekly newsletters.
The Rabbi is happy to provide counseling and advice via Rabbi@MaineSynagogue.org. He is best reached between 3 and 5 pm on Mondays and Thursdays at (207) 613-5765. If you would like to speak with him by appointment, please send him an email with your contact information or text him at the above number.
Photo credits for the above photos: (left) By Unknown author - Heavenly City, Gerlitz, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2490064; (right) https://opensiddur.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Candlelight-by-apdk-CC-BY.jpg
Yahrzeits
29 Iyar Ella Siegel
George Lerman
1 Sivan
Isadore Tarr
Jacob Silverman
2 Sivan
Florence Druker
Irene Slosberg
4 Sivan Samuel Lerman
Jacob Jaworniker
5 Sivan
Ellis Waterman
6 Sivan
Lawrence Young
Samuel Cinamon
Arthur Grossman
Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)
SMJCA will post a photo of a headstone and share what info we have. If you have a story, information or a photo, please share them withus.
Today we share the headstone of Hilda Grinker – Hinda bat Meir Zelig – abt. 1863 – 4/19/1928. ClickHEREto read more about Hilda and her family.
Temporarily closed For more information and events, please click here or on the logo above.
Lifelong Jewish Learning - as a Community:Shalom Maine (ShalomME.com) offers text study, academic courses, and singing and dancing classes throughout the year.
Click here for registration and current offerings.
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.
The memorial was significantly renovated with extensive bench seating for viewing it and Casco Bay. The restoration was officially opened on October 1, 2018. Shaarey Tphiloh is proud to be one of the community sponsors of this memorial. Friends of the Eastern Promenade is continuing to raise funds to cover the cost of the recent redesign of this historic landmark.
Sunday Simcha! - Tune in online or at WMPG 90.9 FM. Every Sunday Morning - 6:30 to 8:30 am
Hosts: Hillel, Barbara Merson, our very ownNatan Kahn, and Ben Naftali
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.
If you are interested in becoming a DJ, contact WMPG here.
MJFF: Maine Jewish Film Festival POSTPONED until the fall
2020 MJFF features a fascinating collection of films from around the world. Offerings include a gripping drama about a youth orchestra of Palestinians and Israeli Jews, a documentary about the only Arab recognized as ‘righteous among nations’ by Israel, and a romantic story about an ex German POW who became a sports hero in England after WWII. You’ll meet the wildlife photographer whose great white whale was a polar bear, the Yiddish poet who was rescued by Stalin and the gay Mormon stand-up comic studying for his bar mitzvah. Special programs give the opportunity to meet filmmakers, artists and experts who add so much to the festival experience.