Todah to Kenneth Guentert for a generous donation to the shul.
Todah to Jay Ketover for a generous donation in beloved memory of mother, Patricia Ketover.
Todah to Niki Plante for a generous donation in beloved memory of father, Morris Baker.
Todah to Teri Berenson for a generous donation in beloved memory ofRay Oransky who passed away recently and with deepest sympathy to his children, Jean, Susan and Charlie and their families.
Todah to Donna Geller, Gerald and Selma Cope, Jeff and Abby Halpern, and Jean Aron for generously donating to the Maot Chitim fund for Passover.
Todah to Gerald Cope for leading the virtual Yizkor service during Passover.
Shul Membership Survey
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Shaarey Tphiloh Online!!
Sunday–Friday Mornings Daily Taste of Torah When: Every morning from Sunday through Friday. There will be no video this Sunday due to yom tov observance.
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 Asher ben Hodaya
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 Yaakov ben Shmuel v’ Batya
Dov Ber ben Eeta
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
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 vaccinations beginning, we are 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.
28 Nisan
Rebecca Abrahamson
Joseph Brenner
Joseph Glovsky
Rose Hirshon
29 Nisan
Rose Agger
David Davidson
Bessie Feldman
Harry Levey
Mrs. Thomas Levine
Ray Levine
30 Nisan
Aisaac Louis Dansky
James Nemon
Gertrude Whitney
1 Iyar
Patricia Ketover
Paul Lerman
Abraham Berenson
Paige Borelli
Morris Crasnick
Sara Urdang
Baile Sher Seigal
2 Iyar
Mrs. Fineberg
David Gerber
David Long
3 Iyar
Minnie Posner
Fannie B. Levey
Maurice N. Levi
David Polakewich
Marla Sulkowitch
4 Iyar
Harry Goldberg
Lillian Goffin
Abraham Taylor
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 about them. If you have a story, information or a photo, please share them withus.
Today we share the headstone of Etta D. Erlick who is buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery. ClickHEREto read more about Etta and her family.
Community Resources & Events
ALL STAR MUSICAL YOM HA'ATZMAUT CELEBRATION Presented by the JCA’s Cantor Kurt Messerschmidt Memorial Fund Sunday, April 11th | 3 PM
Free! Advanced registration required by Sunday April 11th at 12 noon to receive the Zoom link.
Join Jewish Rock Radio for a celebration of Israel Independence Day featuring Israeli superstar, David Broza, Josh Nelson, Chava Mirel, Nefesh Mountain, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Rick Recht, Shimon Smith, Laurie Akers, Rabbi Lisa Silverstein, teens and college students from Israel and special guest leaders including Dan Shapiro (Former US Ambassador to Israel), Rabbi Eric Fingerhut (President and CEO of JFNA), and more!
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.
For the latest information on classes and events through the JCA.... Go to the events calendar
Sunday Simcha! - Listen to the archived programs online. Hosts: Hillel, Barbara Merson, 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.