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Shabbat Schedule [Above]
Words of Torah–Esav is a foil for everything that Yaakov and the best of Judaism are supposed to represent. What can we learn from this about our closest relationships?
Todah to Myra Sallet and Maxine Isaacs for a generous donation in beloved memory of mother, Nettie Gershenson whose yahrzeit will be remembered on 24 Kislev.
Shaarey Tphiloh Online
Friday 3 pm Pre-Shabbat Meditations When: Friday afternoon from 3:00 pm Go to the Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh Facebook group at 3:00 pm ET to hear Rabbi Shub's meditations on this week's Torah reading.
Saturday 5:10 pm Havdallah Online
When: Saturday evening from 5:10 pm Where: Facebook Live Come together to mark the end of Shabbat and sing (or hum!) along with us.
Tuesday 7 pm Tuesday Night Learning:Chanukah!
Let's learn about the concept of "ma'alin bakodesh ve'eyn moridin (we increase in holiness, and do not decrease)" as a model for lighting Chanukah candles. Meet us on Tuesday from 7:00-8:15 on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/797151978?pwd=L2UwUlEzbTJpSGhRY2x5TW5DN0J2QT09 Meeting ID: 797 151 978 Password: 045797 You may also join by phone at +1-646-558-8656
and dialing the meeting ID: 797 151 978 when prompted.
Refuah Shleimah, a Speedy Recovery!
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
Maine is beginning to re-open its economy graduallyunder a controlled phased plan. For the most up to date information for the City of Portland, please check here and for the State of Maine, click here.
While Shaarey Tphiloh remains closed for regular services out of public health concerns, we occasionally host outdoors-only, mask-wearing, and socially-distanced, small gathering while taking full precautionary measures.
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.
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 Israel Gold who is buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery. ClickHEREto read more about Israel and his family.
Community Resources & Events
MJFF: Maine Jewish Film Festival Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 22
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.
Online! PJ Library Events Free! Registration Required for both events Sunday, December 6 at 3pm and 4pm
Engineer Your Own Dreidel with PJ Our Way and the MIT Museum Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 PM EST For kids ages 9-12 Space is limited - Click here or the poster below to register
The Ninth Night of Hanukkah—A special family program with author Erica Perl Sunday, December 6th at 4:00 PM EST Advanced registration required by Friday 12/4 at 12 noon Register by clicking here or the poster below.
Temporarily closed For more information, please click here or on the logo above.
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.