Special Events

Maine Conference for Jewish Life

Temple members participate actively in the Maine Conference for Jewish Life. This conference is sponsored by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life and held each June in Waterville. The Maine Conference for Jewish Life is a pluralistic opportunity for superior Jewish learning and joyous celebration in central Maine. This conference brings Jews from across the region together in order to gain familiarity with the jewels of Jewish civilization, convene with other Jews from around the state, exchange best practices for crafting successful rural Jewish lives, experience the benefits and challenges of celebrating in a pluralistic environment, and revel in Torah learning. Temple members teach and can be found sitting together in the dining hall discussing what they have learned. The Conference is sponsored by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life. 

 

Fall Shabbaton

The Fall Shabbaton is an annual event that brings together the Maine Jewish community and friends from farther afield for a weekend of Torah study, soulful music, Shabbat meals, and invigorating connection. What started out as a Friday gathering has evolved into a full Shabbat of learning and singing, with intergenerational programs for college students, children and teens, and community from across the state. The Shabbaton is a partner program to the Maine Conference for Jewish Life. 

 

Spending Time Together

At TBE we like be with one another. Whether heading down for Jewish Community Night at the Sea Dogs game, spending time catching up after Shabbat services, attending potluck dinners and our annual meeting or hanging out after Hebrew school you will find a community that enjoys getting to know one another. We have a variety of special programs each year including guest speakers and special holiday events. All of these are opportunities for us to build community and get to know one another.