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Shabbat Schedule [Above]
Words of Torah–"We Ascend in Holiness and Do Not Diminish." What meaning and what inspiration to grow personally can we derive from lighting one more candle each night of Chanukah?
Todah to Lou and Shula Bornstein for a generous donation in beloved memory of aunt and uncleDorothy and Joseph Seigal.
Todah to Jean Aron and Ray Oransky for generous donations in beloved memory of mother and wife, JoAnn Oransky.
🕎 Chanukah Party!! 🕎 (Yes, online!) Sunday, December 13 at 6 pm EST Where: Zoom
Join us on Zoom to light candles together, to sing, and to play Kahoot! Come in at 6:00 EST at this Zoom link: If clicking above doesn't work, please try copy and pasting the link below: 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.
Saturday 5:00 pm Havdallah Online When: Saturday evening from 5:00 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: Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah! When: Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm Where: Zoom
Oh, Chanukah, oh Chanukah! Let's learn some more Chanukah Torah.
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
As we experience another surge in COVID-19 infection rates across the state, Maine has tightened its restrictions around mask-wearing and interstate travel, and has readjusted its economic reopening plans. 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 the news of vaccine development, is 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.
27 Kislev Anna Agger
Sophie Germaine
Alice Kodis
Benjamin Krouse
Joseph Seigal
28 Kislev
Jack Rosen
29 Kislev
Maria Indis
JoAnn Oransky
Maurice Rubinoff
1 Tevet
Philip Gerber
2 Tevet
Sarah Cook
Rose Glovsky
Elsie Levine
Dr. Lester Marcus
Muriel Reiss
3 Tevet
Sarah Berenson
Morris Cohen
Sidney Dorfman
Max Weissman
Bettina Levine
Yetta Zimmerman
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. 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
Online!Lunch and Learn Zoom talksFree! Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Digital Resources from USM Judaica Collections with Susie Bock
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.
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.
