We offer our sincerest condolences to Aileen, Jake, Abe and Elijah Tabachnick and their family on the loss of husband and father, Robert Tabachnick, who passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of 69. Our obituary can be viewed here. Bob regularly read Haftarah for us and he will be missed greatly.
Shaarey Tphiloh Online
Today!!Pre-Shavuot Gathering Today!! When: Thursday afternoon, May 28, 5:30 pm—7:00 pm
Where: By phone orZoom
Shavuot begins Thursday, May 28th and continues until Havdalah Saturday, May 30th. We would love to see you and have you share Torah, poetry, music, or art with us.
To find out more, please get in touch with Rabbi Shub atrabbi@mainesynagogue.orgor (207) 613-5765.
Next week! Friday 4 pm Parashat HaShavua Reading Next week! When: Friday afternoon from 4:00 pm Share in the joys of Shabbat just before it begins by reading this week's parashah together!
Tune in by Facebook Live
Saturday 9:15 pm Havdalah When: Saturday evening from 9:15 pm Where: By phone (1-646-558-8656 and when prompted, dialing the meeting ID: 797 151 978), Zoom(Meeting ID: 797 151 978; Password: 045797) or Facebook Live Come together to mark the end of Shabbat and share some songs.
Tuesday 7 pmTalmud: Learning the Basics When: Tuesday evening, 7:00 pm—8:15 pm
Where: By phone (1-646-558-8656 and when prompted, dialing the meeting ID: 797 151 978) or Zoom (with texts)(Meeting ID: 797 151 978; Password: 045797)
No previous experience with Talmud necessary. Translations provided.
To sign up for classes, email Rabbi Shub here or sign up for clases by clicking here (or, copy and paste the following link: http://bit.ly/JewishMaineMiniCourses).
Refuah Shleimah, a Speedy Recovery!
Channa Bryndel bat Bluma
Yoiel Meshilum Feish ben Ruchle
Elisheva bat Ephraim
Baruch ben Avraham
Leah bat Doris
Hannah bat Yonit
Carmela bat Mazal
Miriam Tovah bat Gittel
Akiva ben Sarah Deena bat Yehudit Zelda Norof Meir ben Helen Yita Rochel bat Tzirl Leah
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.
Updates
Maine is beginning to re-open its economy gradually under a controlled phased plan. However, Shaarey Tphiloh remains closed for now in accordance with other religious institutions in the county.
For the most up to date information for the City of Portland, please check here and for the State of Maine, click here.
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.
Photo credits for the above photos: (left) By Unknown author - Heavenly City, Gerlitz, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2490064; (right) https://opensiddur.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Candlelight-by-apdk-CC-BY.jpg
Yahrzeits
7 Sivan Bessie Cohen
Irene Krigman
Myer Gordon
Greta Miller
9 Sivan Hyman Boxstein
Mrs. Slosberg
Mr. Kuperman
11 Sivan Jacob Labovitz
Sarah Shatz
12 Sivan Mrs. Meltzer
13 Sivan Maurice Tabachnik
Stories from Mount Sinai Cemetery
A note from Sherri Quint, Treasurer of Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA)
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 Hiram Abrams – 2/22/1878—11/15/1926. ClickHEREto read more about Hiram and his family.
Community Resources & Events
Temporarily closed due to the pandemic and recent fire
For more information and events, please click here or on the logo above.
Lifelong Jewish Learning - as a Community:Shalom Maine (ShalomME.com) offers text study, academic courses, and singing and dancing classes throughout the year.
Click here for registration and current offerings.
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.
MJFF: Maine Jewish Film Festival POSTPONED until the fall
2020 MJFF 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.