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Shabbat Shalom!

May 9, 2020
15 Iyar, 5780

30th day of the Omer

Services on hold because of the pandemic

Parashat Emor
Leviticus: 21:1–24:23
Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15–31

Shabbat candle lighting: May 8, 7:34 pm
Havdalah: May 9, 8:35 pm

Rabbi Aaron Shub's D'var Torah

Lag B'Omer

Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer signifying the end of a plague that decimated 24,000 disciples of Rabbi Akiva and the end of the semi-mourning period of the Omer is traditionally celebrated with bonfires and BBQs. It begins Monday night, May 11th and ends at nightfall of May 12th.

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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 8:40 pm Havdalah & Pirkei Avot
When: Saturday evening from 9:00 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 and brief thoughts on Pirkei Avot, traditionally studied during the Omer.


Tuesday 7 pm Talmud: Learning the Basics
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)

"You were supposed to watch over my car. What happened?"
Let's discuss the legal possibilities.
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). 

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.

Updates
 
Due to the global spread of the Novel Coronavirus, Shaarey Tphiloh is suspending all in-person services and events in accordance with the Executive Order issued by Governor Mills and the Portland City's amended emergency stay at home order.

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. 

Our office remains functioning via phone (207) 773-0693 and email (Office@MaineSynagogue.org). 


Stay safe and healthy! 
 
Yahrzeits


15 Iyar
Mildred Sulkowitch
Sadie Rubinoff 

16 Iyar 
Morris Pluznick 

17 Iyar 
Dorothy Goodman
 

18 Iyar 
Eleanor Kessler

19 Iyar
Dr. Mack

20 Iyar
Stuart Lerman

21 Iyar
Joseph Slosberg

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 with 
us.

Today we share the headstone of Dora/Dorothy (Leventhal) Stiles -  February 10, 1910 – 1946. Click HERE to read more about Dora and her family.
Community Resources & Events
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.
 
To donate to this important cause, visit here.
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 own Natan 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 the latest information on the JCA including the JCA Virtual Experience .... Go to MaineJewish.org


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.
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. 

For further info., visit: https://www.mjff.org
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