Todah to Harry Krigman for sponsoring the deluxe kiddush this Shabbat in beloved memory of fatherHyman Krigman (Haim ben David) whose yahrzeit was remembered on 15 Adar.
Todah to Adeline Glovsky Hale for a generous donation to the shul to help with funding past and future holiday celebrations including Purim and Pesach.
Todah to Marla Levenson for a generous donation in beloved memory of grandmotherEsther Rossman.
Todah to Ilene and Myron Berman for a donation in beloved memory ofSamuel and Ruth Berman.
Mini-Course: "Talmud: Learning the Basics"
When: Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm-8:15pm
What are some of the most common turns of phrase in the Talmud? How do we read a page of complex legalese written in a mix of Hebrew and Aramaic?
No previous experience with Talmud necessary. Translations provided.
If you cannot personally attend the class, but would like to participate by remote computer access (a.k.a Zoom) and for more details, email Rabbi Shub here or sign up here (http://bit.ly/JewishMaineMiniCourses).
Kosher Certification & Website Renewal
Kosher Certification ~ Want kosher donuts in Portland? Tony's Donut Shop is now under rabbinic supervision! Come and have some of the freshest, most delicious donuts you've ever tasted. Support your small local donut shop!
Website Renewal~ We are renewing our website and now all the past drashot are up! Please excuse us as we move around content and links and some things appear and disappear. If you notice something is missing, please let us know at maineshul@gmail.com. Purim photos coming soon!!
Refuah Shleimah, a Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim Baruch ben Avraham Leah bat Doris Yehuda Moshe ben Ettel Sarah
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah Deena bat Yehudit Zelda Norof Meir ben Helen
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
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
18 Adar Samuel Isenberg
19 Adar Daryl Bach
Ethel Lerman
Henry Glick
Manuel Fineberg
Sarah Markowitz
Rose Berman
Hazel Seavey
20 Adar
Maurice Marcus
Joseph Baker
21 Adar
Esther Rossman
Nathan Weinman
Ruth Levy
Frances Kroot
22 Adar
Philip Goldberg
David Bickman
23 Adar
Manuel Young
Goldie Sheriff
Sarah Rubinoff
24 Adar
Stacey Baum
Jacob Young
Robert Weisman
Lillian Lazarovich
Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)
Today we share the headstone of Shirley (Levine) Bogg - Simcha Masha bat Zavil Yitzchak – Nov. 16, 1929 – Apr. 10, 2007 and her husband, Norman G. Bogg - Nachum Gershon bar Avraham Zev – Feb. 29, 1928 – May 18, 2004. ClickHEREto read more about Shirley and Norman.
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 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.
MJFF: Maine Jewish Film Festival Tickets on sale now!!
2020 MJFF (March 28 – April 5) 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.
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.
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.
