Todah to Robert and Nancy Garber for a generous donation in beloved memory ofCorrine Garber.
Todah to Wendy Sims for a generous donation in beloved memory ofJean Meyer.
Todah to Irving Grunes for a generous donation in beloved memory of grandfather, Elias Leventhal.
Todah to Roz Siegel for a generous donation in beloved memory of mother, Charlotte Siegeland grandfather,Saul Shulman.
Potential In-Person Service Date
We miss being together in community!!
The more we know about the novel Coronavirus, the more we are learning there may be ways to meet safely. So we've decided to try out something.
We are taking baby steps and being very cautious. If you feel unsafe being exposed, we will welcome your spirit at our in-person gathering. But if you feel like this is a risk you can take, please think about joining our Kabbalat Shabbattentatively scheduledfor Friday night of August 14 at 7pm in the courtyard behind 400 Deering Ave.
Mask-wearing and social distancing protocols will be enforced.
This will help us decide if and how we may hold High Holiday services in person. Please keep an eye out for confirmation next week and be in touch!
Book of Remembrance Due August 16!!
Electronically send the names to enter in our Book of Remembrance.
You can list your names by clicking here and make your payments by clicking here. If you would like a hardcopy mailed or know someone who wants a hardcopy mailed, please let us know!
The book will be available again this year on our website.
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 9:00 pm Havdalah When: Saturday evening from 9:00 pm Where: By Facebook Live Come together to mark the end of Shabbat and share some songs.
Tuesday 7 pm Tuesday Night Learning:
The Soul and Structure of Shabbat When: Tuesday evening, 7:00 pm—8:15 pm
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Leah bat Doris
Hannah bat Yonit Meir ben Helen
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah Deena bat Yehudit Zelda Norof Avigayil bat Janine
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. Keep us updated through their recovery.
Updates
Maine is beginning to re-open its economy graduallyunder a controlled phased plan. However, Shaarey Tphiloh remains closed for now in line with the local Jewish institutions. We are trying out a small gathering on Friday night to see if it is realistic to meet in person while taking full precautionary measures.
For the most up to date information for the City of Portland, please check here and for the State of Maine, click here.
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.
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 Mary Goldharber – abt. 1880 – 5/18/1917. ClickHEREto read more about Mary and her family.
Community Resources & Events
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.
Temporarily closed For more information, please click here or on the logo above.
Unfortunate recent fire at the museum and Etz Chaim synagogue has damaged the ark and Torah Scrolls. For information on how to support them at this time, contact info@etzchaim-portland.org or call (207) 773-2339.
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.
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.