Rosh Chodesh Nisan begins Saturday night, March 13th and continues through Sunday evening, March 14th. We bless the new month this Shabbat. We say half Hallel and Yaaleh v’Yavo.
Daylight savings time begins March 14, 2021. We spring forward and lose an hour of sleep!
At a Glance – Read what you want, in the order you want If you see something underlined, try clicking!
Shabbat Schedule [Above]
Words of Torah–Context is everything.
What does the Torah's juxtaposition of Shabbat and the work of the Mishkan teach us?
Todah to Donna Gellerand Larry Gellerfor a generous donation in beloved memory of their father, Robert Geller.
Todah to Frances Jacobson and Cindy and James Baker for a generous donation in memory of beloved sister, Jeanette Urdang.
Shul Membership Survey
We are updating our synagogue records. Please help us in this endeavor by clicking here (or type in: http://bit.ly/STUpdate5781) to fill out our survey form so we may better serve you and your family.
Shaarey Tphiloh Online!!
Sunday–Friday Mornings Daily Taste of Torah When: Every morning from Sunday through Friday
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 Malka bat Avigail
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 Yaakov ben Shmuel v’ Batya
Dov Ber ben Eeta
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.
Passover Central!!
A Note from Rabbi Shub about Pesach There are some special considerations for Passover this year because it begins right after Shabbat. Click here to find out the details.
Click here to download, sign, and sell your chametz. You can email the form to rabbi@mainesynagogue.org or office@mainesynagogue.org or send it in by mail to: Shaarey Tphiloh, 400 Deering Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
Special Passover delivery! Order from the Butcherie by Sunday (3/14)!
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 vaccinations beginning, we are 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.
Beatrice Hartglass
Josiah Grossman
Carl Sneider
Carrol Vecchio
1 Nisan
Frances Chawes
Mitchell Cope
Ralph Druker
Robert Geller
Minna Shear
2 Nisan
Charlotte Berenson
Esther Fineberg
3 Nisan
Carl Miller
Alan Seavey
4 Nisan
Rose Goffin
Lillian Goldberg
Jeanette Urdang
5 Nisan
Abraham Diner
Community Resources & Events
For the latest information on classes and events through the JCA.... Go to the events calendar
Sunday Simcha! - Listen to the archived programs online. Hosts: Hillel, Barbara Merson, Natan 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.
Free JKids Radio MUSICAL PASSOVER SEDER EXPERIENCEOnline Sponsored by Shaarey Tphiloh, PJ Library in Southern Maine, the JCA, Temple Beth El, and Congregation Bet Ha'am Sunday, March 21st | 3 PM
Join us for a singalong seder experience with the very top artists in Jewish kids music including Nefesh Mountain, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Eliana Light, Shira Kline, Ellen Allard, Rick Recht, Joanie Leeds, and Elana Jagoda!
We'll sing traditional and contemporary songs, tell the Passover story, and explore the foods on the seder plate, the blessings, the questions, and the highlights of the Exodus - from slavery to freedom. Registered participants will receive downloadable resources for families to use at home. Geared towards families with children ages 0-10 years old.
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.
