Todah to Marjorie and Barry Afergan for generously sponsoring the Kiddush this Shabbat in beloved memory of Margie’s mother, Evelyn Silverman and Barry’s parents, Moshe and Malka Afergan. Evelyn was an integral part of the shul and the mechitzah donated in her memory is still used during services.
Todah to Ray Oransky for a generous donation in beloved memory of his father, Joseph, who as a new immigrant to Portland in 1900 at the age of 17, helped build the orginal shul on Newbury Street. Zichronam Livracha!
Kosher Certification & Website Renewal
Kosher Certification ~ Want kosher donuts in Portland? Tony's Donut Shop is now under rabbinic supervision! Come and have some of the freshest, most delicious donuts you've ever tasted. Support your small local donut shop!
Website Renewal~ We are renewing our website and now all the past drashot are up! Please excuse us as we move around content and links and some things appear and disappear. If you notice something is missing, please let us know at maineshul@gmail.com.
Mini-Course: "Talmud: Learning the Basics" On hiatus until March
What are some of the most common turns of phrase in the Talmud? How do we read a page of complex legalese written in a mix of Hebrew and Aramaic? No previous experience with Talmud necessary. Translations provided. We’ll be learning the last chapter of Masechet Pesachim. What did a seder look like 2000 years ago and how did it develop?
If you cannot personally attend the class, but would like to participate by remote computer access and for more details, email Rabbi Shub here or sign up here (http://bit.ly/JewishMaineMiniCourses).
Refuah Shleimah, A Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim Baruch ben Avraham Leah bat Doris Asher ben Chanoch
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah Deena bat Yehudit Zelda Norof Ashirah Zahava bat Mariaseh
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.
SPACE: Children's Shabbat Services
Shaarey Tphiloh is joining forces with Temple Beth El to bring you SPACE: children's Shabbat services every 1st and 3rd Shabbatot of the month. The program runs from 10:45-11:30am and includes tefilah, games, snacks, prizes for continued attendance, and of course friends! Just show up in the TBE library next to the social hall, or if you would like to know more details, email Abbie.
Parent-Child LearningComing Feb. 29!
When: Motzei Shabbat on Saturday, Feb. 29, 6:45-8:00 pm
Where: Levey Day School
For questions and other details, email Rabbi Aaron. Teenagers and older children are invited!
A joint project by Levey Day School and Shaarey Tphiloh
Yahrzeits
13 Shvat Joseph Oransky
14 Shvat Perle Pollack
15 Shvat Joseph Mack
16 Shvat Molly Seigal
Alice Slosberg
17 Shvat
Alice Cohen
18 Shvat
Annie Mack
Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)
Today I share the stone of Bernie (Bernard) D. Katz – June 6, 1934 – December 26, 2008. Bernie was buried on December 31, 2008 in Section A at Mount Sinai and there was a memorial gathering at the Golden Rooster in Saco after the burial. I have not been able to find much information on him. At the time of his death, he was living in Old Orchard Beach. Prior to that, from approximately 1966 through 1996, he was living in Van Nuys, California. If you have any information to share or have a photo of Bernie, please let us know! We’d love to have more than a name and some dates in our records.
MJFF: Maine Jewish Film Festival Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 17 at noon
2020 MJFF (March 28 – April 5) 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.
Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh and Temple Beth El partner to offer Kiddush refreshments on Shabbat and holidays. This 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.
To reserve a date to sponsor a Kiddush, please contact us at least a week in advance at (207) 774-2649 or by email maineshul@gmail.com.
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.
For more information and events, please click here or on the logo above to see what exhibits are going on.
Lifelong Jewish Learning - as a Community:Shalom Maine 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.
