Todah to Donna and Larry Geller for a generous donation in beloved memory of grandmother, Dora Rudstein, whose yahrzeit was remembered on 24 Cheshvan.
Todah to Alan and Julie Freedman for a generous donation in beloved memory of their parents,Harry and Helen Freedman, for whom El Malei Rachamim will be recited by Rabbi online on Friday.
Kosher Food Delivery
Kosher Food Group Order from
the Butcherie for Delivery
to Portland Maine
Details: All orders to be made online here: https://www.butcherie.com/ At check out, select “Pickup/Drop-off” and then select “Portland Maine” in the drop-down menu.
Total delivery cost is covered by the Jewish Community Alliance.
Pickup: Scheduled for Tuesday, December 8 at 4PM.
At the JCA, 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 at 4 PM
at the rear of the building (the side facing Westgate).
Another delivery is scheduled for March 16 at 4pm.
Jeffrey Halpern will email his contact list when the driver crosses the NH/ME border.
Contact Jeffrey Halpern at 207-200-3550 orjmh12@case.eduto be included on this distribution list.
Orders will be laid out at the JCA parking lot. While staying socially distant, you may pick up your order. Late pickup should be arranged with Abbie Yamamoto.
Contact Info:
For orders: Butcherie: 617-731-9888
Maine Point-of-Contact: Jeffrey Halpern: 207-200-3550 orjmh12@case.edu For Pickup: Abbie Yamamoto: 207-387-0749 orabbie@onetransliteracy.com
Disclaimers: Orders must be placed by December 6 to arrive for the December 8 delivery. A $100 minimum order is required.
All meats will be frozen prior to shipping from Brookline, MA. Neither the Butcherie, the Halperns, or the JCA claim responsibility for spoilage of items picked up after 4 PM. Contact Abbie Yamamoto if you are running late. Items not picked up will be stored at the JCA, if there is space, and picked-up in consultation with Dr. Yamamoto.
Many boxes will be packed with dry ice. Please use caution when unpacking your package.
The Halperns, Abbie Yamamoto, and JCA are only serving as “hosts” for the delivery and claim no responsibility for failed orders, spoilage, misplaced items, delays, or any other complications associated with this group order.
A Pesach delivery is expected on March 16. Emailjmh12@case.eduor JCA to get on the announcement list.
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 The Talmud, Chassidic literature, halachic literature, and the Books of Maccabees are rich in their teachings about this "minor" holiday. Join us Tuesday evenings on Zoom from 7:00-8:15 EST: 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
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.
18 Kislev
Aaron Garber
Sidney Fogelsohn
David Fineberg
Milton Popkin
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! 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.
For the latest information on classes and events through the JCA.... Go to the events calendar
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
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(207) 773-0693
