We bless the new month on Shabbat. Rosh Chodesh Shevat begins Wednesday night, January 13 and continues through Thursday evening, January 14. We say half Hallel and Yaaleh v’Yavo.
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Shabbat Schedule [Above]
Words of Torah–"God of Being, God of our Ancestors" What can we learn about individual and collective approaches to prayer and to serving God?
Todah to Barry and Marjorie Afergan for a generous donation in beloved memory of Marjorie’s mother, Evelyn Silverman and Barry’s parents, Moise and Malka Afergan.
Todah to Maxine Kessler for a generous donation in beloved memory of parents, Eleanor and Solomon Kessler.
Todah to Adeline (Channah) Glovsky Hale for a generous donation in beloved memory of brother Joel Glovsky (Yoel ben Dovid) whose yahrzeit was 23 Tevet.
Todah to Libby and Steven Peiser for a generous donation to the shul.
Shaarey Tphiloh Online!!
Sunday–Friday Morning Daily Taste of Torah When: Every morning from Sunday through Friday
The Torah portion is divided into seven aliyot. Every day, check ourCongregation Shaarey Tphiloh Facebook groupfor a short video on that day's aliyah. The sixth and seventh aliyot will be explored together on Fridays.
Tuesday 7 pm Tuesday Night Learning: Tefillin When: Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm Where: Zoom
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Leah bat Doris
Chaya Necha bat Leah
Sarah Kayla bat Sarah
Brucha bat Miriam Perel Etzel bat Simah Bayla
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah
Deena bat Yehudit
Zelda Norof
Meir ben Helen
Hannah bat Yonit
Rochel Michal bat Sarah v’Yossell
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
As we experience another surge in COVID-19 infection rates across the state, Maine has tightened its restrictions around mask-wearing and interstate travel, and has readjusted its economic reopening plans. For the most up to date information for the City of Portland, please check here and for the State of Maine, click here.
Shaarey Tphiloh remains closed for regular services out of public health concerns, but with the news of vaccine development, is starting to consider our reopening plans.
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.
25 Tevet
Mindel Cope
Samuel Burokoff
Ruth Tabachnick
26 Tevet
Evelyn Silverman
Roberta Freedman-Rosenberg
28 Tevet
Hazel Brenerman
Janette Kamens
Eli Lerman
Harold Seltzer
29 Tevet
Ted Beatty
Alfred Goldman
1 Shevat
Ethel Vinick
Melvin Schwartz
Robert Rosen
Michael Card
2 Shevat
Bernard Cope
Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
There are so many people buried at Mount Sinai and Smith Street Cemeteries whose stories are lost to time. Often, the only thing we have are their names and some dates. How wonderful it would be if we could collect some of their stories and photos!
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 Jennie Goldberg Arnowitz who is buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery. ClickHEREto read more about Jennie 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.
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.
