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Painting of Noyes St. Synagogue

Shabbat Shalom!

April 25, 2020
1 Iyar, 5780

2nd day of Rosh Chodesh
16th day of the Omer


Services on hold because of the pandemic

Parashat Tazria-Metzora
Leviticus: 12:1–15:33
Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1–24

Shabbat candle lighting: April 24, 7:18 pm
Havdalah: April 25, 8:19 pm

Rabbi Aaron Shub's D'var Torah
At a Glance – Read what you want, in the order you want
If you see something underlined, try clicking!
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Shaarey Tphiloh Online!!

Friday 4 pm Parashat HaShavua Reading

When: Friday afternoon from 4:00 pm
Where: By Facebook Live


Let's share in the joys of Shabbat just before its beginning by reading this week's parashah together!! Tune in by Facebook Live
Note: This is not a halakhic reading.

Saturday 8:35 pm Havdalah & Melaveh Malkah

When: Saturday evening from 8:25 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 stories.

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)

What are some of the most common turns of phrase in the Talmud? How do we read a page of complex legalese written in a mix of Hebrew and Aramaic? No previous experience with Talmud necessary. Translations provided.  

To sign up for classes, email Rabbi Shub here or sign up for clases here (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
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah

Deena bat Yehudit
Zelda Norof

Meir ben Helen

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. If you would like to speak with him on the phone, 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

1 Iyar
Patricia Ketover
Paul Lerman
Abraham Berenson
Paige Borelli
Morris Crasnick
Sara Urdang
Baile Sher Seigal

2 Iyar
David Gerber
David Long

3 Iyar
Minnie Posner
Fannie B. Levey
Maurice N. Levi
David Polakewich
Mark Sulkowitch

4 Iyar
Harry Goldberg
Lillian Goffin
Abraham Taylor


5 Iyar
Bessie Modes
Sara Silverman


6 Iyar
Maxwell Wiesenthal
Yetta Jaworniker
Annie Tellan


7 Iyar
Lillian Lonstein

Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
Julia Grunes headstone
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)

UPDATE!!
SMJCA received some additional information about Julia Cotton Grune’s family. Click HERE to read more about Julia and her family.

Two weeks ago, we shared: "Today I share the headstone of Julia Cotton Grunes – Yehudit bat Baron – October 2, 1891 – December 17, 1924. Julia was born to Bernard/Barney Cotton and Bessie/Bluma (Goodrow) Cotton in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was..."
Community Resources & Events



JFNA Global Yom Ha'atzmaut Israel Independence Day Celebration
Join the virtual global celebration for Israel's 72nd Independence Day, hosted by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).

Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 PM EST
Click here to view the livestream: https://www.facebook.com/events/609280006321567

(You do not need a Facebook account to view the event - simply close the login popup window, or click on the Facebook page behind it.)


For more information, click here.

For the latest information on the JCA including the JCA Virtual Experience .... Go to MaineJewish.org


Temporarily closed through the end of March
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.
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.
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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