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Painting of Noyes St. Synagogue

Shabbat Shalom!
November 16, 2019
18 Cheshvan, 5780


Services begin at 9:45am on Saturday

Parashat Vayera
Genesis
18:122:24
Haftarah: II Kings 4:137

Shabbat candlelighting: November 15, 3:57 pm
Havdalah: November 16, 4:57 pm

Rabbi Aaron Shub's D'var Torah
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Shaarey Tphiloh News
Limmud Boston This Sunday!!

Shaarey Tphiloh joins Limmud Boston this Sunday with Rabbi Aaron Shub's "Arguments, Penalties, and the Still Small Voice" and Dr. Zoë Lang's "Giant Sea Creatures and Where to Find Them".

To find out more about the day of Jewish learning in Boston, click here.

Mini-Course "Bikur Cholim: Halakha, Stories, Empathy"
This Tuesday! – 2 sessions left

Visiting the sick, bikkur cholim, is one of the most important mitzvot in Judaism, and one of the greatest acts of empathy. Please join Rabbi Aaron Shub in learning about bikkur cholim in its different aspects: halakha (Jewish law), aggadeta (stories), and the spiritual-emotional dimension.

We meet on Tuesday nights (7–8:15pm) beginning November 5 at the shul. For more information and to be signed up on the email list, please register here or email Rabbi Shub by clicking here or writing rabbishub[at]gmail.com (please change [at] to @).  

Refuah Shleimah, A Speedy Recovery!

Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Shmuel ben Shalom Shachna
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah
Layah bat Yehudit

Deena bat Yehudit
Zelda Norof

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.

SPACE: Children's Shabbat Services This week!

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

Parent-Child Learning Coming soon!
 
For more details, email Rabbi Aaron.
Yahrzeits

11 Cheshvan
Ruth Burke
Max Cook


15 Cheshvan
Hilde Jaffe

17 Cheshvan
Louis Urdang
Rose Schilling Caplan

Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
Headstone of William Kromberg  Zev ben Mordechai
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)

I was at Mount Sinai Cemetery earlier this year covering a headstone for an unveiling that was about to take place. I found myself looking around the cemetery as I always do and I thought, “I know this gentleman who’s family will soon be here to unveil his headstone. I have photographs, stories and memories of him.”

There are so many people buried at Mount Sinai Cemetery and Smith Street Cemetery whose stories we've lost. Often, the only things we have of them are their names and some dates. How wonderful it would be if we could collect some of their stories! From time to time, I’ll share a photo of a headstone and share what info I have. I ask that if you have a story, any information or a photo, to please share them with us! 

Today I share the headstone of William H. Kromberg – Zev ben Mordechai – 1877 – 1946. William is buried in Section H at Mount Sinai Cemetery and other than his Hebrew name and dates on his headstone, I have been unable to locate any information on him.

To share a photo, a story or to learn more about SMJCA, please email us at 
info@smjca.org or visit our website at smjca.org.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook!
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.
 
To donate to this important cause, visit here.


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. 

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 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.


For more information and events, please click here or on the logo above to see what exhibits are going on. 

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 and current offerings.
TBE Library Book Club

Next meeting: December 7th after Kiddush. 
Book to read: I am Not a Spy by Michael Bassin. 

See a short clip of an interview with the author here

Email Sandrea at library@tbemaine.org for more information.
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