Todah to Roz Siegel for generously sponsoring the Kiddush this Shabbat (and personally preparing some of the specialty items) in honor of her parents, Charlotte and David Siegel, of blessed memory.
Todah to Evan and Linda Lelansky for a generous donation in blessed memory ofAllen and Marion Lelansky.
Todah to Wendy and Mitchell Sims for a generous donation in blessed memory ofLeonard Meyer.
High Holiday Services and Sukkot with Shaarey Tphiloh
Please join us this Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for services led by Rabbi Aaron Shub, Dr. Mordechai Gampel, and Chazzanim Eitan and Joel Kahn.
We will be holding services during Sukkot as well.
Services are FREE and all are welcome!!
High Holiday Services: Form & Content A mini-course on how to navigate the High Holidays 3 sessions left!! Tuesdays 7-8:15pm at Shaarey Tphiloh
High Holiday Services are the longest and most poetically complex prayers of the year. Come learn the structure and the meaning with Rabbi Aaron Shub.
Laws of Kashrut with Rabbi Aaron Shub Last class!! This Shabbat at kiddush on Sept. 7
Is keeping Kosher ethical? Is it expensive?
Come find out by studying the classical texts of Jewish Law, both in Hebrew and in translation, and through discussing its implications for how to live our lives.
Refuah Shleimah, A Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah
Layah bat Yehudit
Janine bat Doris
Dear Shaarey Tphiloh Community,
Every Saturday morning we say a prayer for Refuah Shleimah for members of our congregation and their loved ones who are in need of healing. We would like to include the names of all those in our community who would benefit from our thoughts and prayers so we encourage you to communicate with us.
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.
This week!! 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.
Yahrzeits
7 Elul
Alexander Weiswasser
Gesza Pasiencier
8 Elul
Anna Brownstein
9 Elul
Al Schulman
Joseph Shatz
Seraya Lyapyofker
10 Elul
Esther Lapidus
11 Elul
David Hartman
12 Elul
Paul Lerman
Sarah F. Boxstein
13 Elul
Sally Davidson
Samuel Berenson
Community Resources & Events
Scribe in Residence: Rabbi Julie Seltzer By Temple Beth El
Friday, September 13–Sunday, September 15, 2019 Sunday 12:30 PM–DIY Torah Repair
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 information on JCA events including fitness classes, Mah Jongg, free films, visiting author talks and more.... Go to Mainejewish.org
Sponsor a Kiddush!
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. Please note, due to the increased cost of lox, premium level Kiddush sponsorships now cost $200.
For more information and to reserve a date to sponsor a Kiddush, please contact us at least a week in advance at (207) 774-2649 or 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.
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 (suggested tuition: $54) and current offerings including classes with Dr. Zoë Lang (last class is Aug. 18) and Rabbi Rachel Isaacs.
Please click here or on the logo above to see what exhibits are going on.
TBE Library Book Club
Around 1pm–shortly after Kiddush on the first Shabbat of the month. Next meeting will be Oct. 5th.
