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A welcoming community

A learning community

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A diverse community

A diverse community

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A Maine community

  1. 30 Oct

    Bikkur Holim Meeting

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  2. 01 Nov

    Shabbat Services

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  3. 02 Nov

    Bat Mitzvah of Frances Bayless

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 03 Nov

    Hebrew School

    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Next dates: 10 Nov | 17 Nov | 24 Nov |
  5. 03 Nov

    Teen Program (Special Zoom link!)

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  6. 08 Nov

    Fall Shabbaton at Colby College

    5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sukkot is here! All are welcome to join us for this time of rejoicing! Our full holiday schedule is here. We’ll see you in the Sukkah!

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High Holiday Sermons

This year Rabbi Asch spoke about Jewish superpowers–values, practices or traditions that can keep us going during hard times.

Wherever You Go There’s Always Someone Jewish: The Jewish Superpower of Community

This Will Make a Great Story One Day: The Jewish Superpower of Resilience 

Giving Ourselves Permission to Rest and Find Joy: The Jewish Superpower of Shabbat

Embracing the Gray: The Jewish Superpower of Appreciating Nuance

Board Remarks:

Emily Bessey

Arwen Agee, President

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Teens Make Their Voices Heard by Voting

Teens Make Their Voices Heard by Voting jemerman

Voting Rights
Photo of a hand, placing a piece of paper inside of a ballot box with an American flag in the background
On November 5, Americans across the country will head to the polls to ensure their voices are heard and their votes are counted. The 2024 election will be historic for many reasons, but there is one group for whom this election will be particularly special: first-time voters.

From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action

From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action jemerman

Every Voice, Every Vote
Photo of a woman hanging up the side of a sukkah
As we celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot and approach election day, we are reminded of the importance of shelter, community, and social justice. The sukkah, a temporary dwelling, symbolizes our vulnerability and dependence on others. It's a powerful metaphor for the interconnectedness of our society and the impact of our actions on our broader community.