Todah to Teri Berenson for a generous donation to the shul in honor ofNatan and Orly Kahn in recognition of their dedication to Shaarey Tphiloh.
Todah to Josh Bach for a generous donation in blessed memory of his mother, Debora Springer Bach.
Todah to Sharon Silver for a generous donation in blessed memory ofJean Silver.
Todah to Wendy Sims for a generous donation in blessed memory of her mother, Jean Branz Meyer.
High Holiday Services: Form & Content A 5-session class on how to navigate the High Holidays Tuesdays 7-8:15pm at Shaarey Tphiloh
High Holiday Services are the longest and most poetically complex prayers of the Jewish year. Come learn the structure and the meaning with Rabbi Aaron Shub.
Sign up here to be notified when classes are starting and to receive other High Holidays-related information.
Dates: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24.
Laws of Kashrut with Rabbi Aaron Shub Sunday 11am-12pm at Shaarey Tphiloh
Is keeping Kosher ethical? Is it expensive?
Come find out by studying the classical texts of Jewish Law, both in Hebrew and in translation, and through discussing its implications for how to live our lives.
Refuah Shleimah, A Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah
Layah bat Yehudit
Janine bat Doris
Dear Shaarey Tphiloh Community,
Every Saturday morning we say a prayer for Refuah Shleimah for members of our congregation and their loved ones who are in need of healing. We would like to include the names of all those in our community who would benefit from our thoughts and prayers so we encourage you to communicate with us.
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.
This week!! SPACE: Children's Shabbat Services
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.
Yahrzeits
16 Av Sadye Tellan
17 Av Arnold Briggs
Victor Brownstein
18 Av
Samuel Romanow
Leonard Druker
20 Av Harriet Waterman
22 Av Fred Sibolkin
Ben Nemon
Ted Brown
Arnold Chernoff
Louis Shepard
Congregation Beth Israel in Old Orchard Beach is having daily minyanim for Shacharit and Mincha from August 13th for approximately 2 weeks. For more information, please contact them at (207) 974-2973 or click here to email them.
Next Thursday!! The Progressive Case for Israel, a panel discussion
by AIPAC Outreach in Action
When: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Where: JCA, 1342 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102
Gourmet Israeli fare and complimentary wine & beer. (not hechshered)
Cost: FREE
RSVP required. Kindly either email Rick Redmond or call him at (617) 399-2543.
Next Wednesday!!Behind Enemy Lines: The Remarkable True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany as told by Marthe Cohn herself By Chabad of Maine
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Hannaford Hall 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 04101
Click here for tickets ($10-$150 and various level of sponsorships) & more information.
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.
Documenting Maine Jewry is looking for a half-time in-state researcher and outreach coordinator. The rate is $15-20/hour. For more information, contact Harris Gleckman. (Click on his name or email him at gleckman@mindspring.com)
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 (suggested tuition: $54) and current offerings including classes with Dr. Zoë Lang (last class is Aug. 18) and Rabbi Rachel Isaacs.
Please click here or on the logo above to see what exhibits are going on.
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.
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. Please note, due to the increased cost of lox, premium level Kiddush sponsorships now cost $200.
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.
TBE Library Book Club
Around 1pm–shortly after Kiddush on the first Shabbat of the month. Next meeting will be Oct. 5th.