Adult Learning Class
Sep
11
6:30 PM18:30

Adult Learning Class

Prepare for the High Holidays with an in-depth study of the Book of Jonah “one of the shortest, most mysterious and morally ambiguous books in the Jewish canon.” Together we will study the text of Jonah and engage with The Book of Jonah: A Social Justice Commentary by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz published in 2020. Through reading, discussion and reflection, we will explore themes of the High Holidays such as truth as a value, justice and compassion, our universal and particular obligations, and our human responsibilities in this shared world.

All texts in English and all are welcome. Please RSVP to Rabbi Vinikoor at rabbivinikoor@gmail.com by August 8 to sign up for this class. We will be ordering books at a cost of $19.95 each. All classes meet at the Minnie Brown Center.

Thursday,  Aug. 21, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30pm

 

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Rosh Hashanah Service
Sep
23
10:00 AM10:00

Rosh Hashanah Service

10:00 am                             
Rosh Hashanah Service
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor
Synagogue

12:30 pm               
Community Potluck Luncheon
Bring salad, bread or dessert.
Minnie Brown Center

2:00 pm
Tashlich Service
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor

4:00 pm                 
Family Service
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor
Synagogue

Tickets are not required for entry to our High Holiday services. However, we do ask that you RSVP to let us know which services you expect to attend.

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Adult Learning Class
Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30

Adult Learning Class

Prepare for the High Holidays with an in-depth study of the Book of Jonah “one of the shortest, most mysterious and morally ambiguous books in the Jewish canon.” Together we will study the text of Jonah and engage with The Book of Jonah: A Social Justice Commentary by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz published in 2020. Through reading, discussion and reflection, we will explore themes of the High Holidays such as truth as a value, justice and compassion, our universal and particular obligations, and our human responsibilities in this shared world.

All texts in English and all are welcome. Please RSVP to Rabbi Vinikoor at rabbivinikoor@gmail.com by August 8 to sign up for this class. We will be ordering books at a cost of $19.95 each. All classes meet at the Minnie Brown Center.

Thursday,  Aug. 21, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30pm

 

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Yom Kippur Service
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

Yom Kippur Service

10:00 am                       
Yom Kippur Morning Service followed by Yizkor Service
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor
Synagogue

4:00 pm                
Mincha and Neilah Service
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor
Synagogue

6:00 pm               
Shofar Blowing and Havdalah
Followed by Potluck Break-Fast
Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor
Synagogue

Tickets are not required for entry to our High Holiday services. However, we do ask that you RSVP to let us know which services you expect to attend.

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Adult Learning Class
Aug
21
6:30 PM18:30

Adult Learning Class

Prepare for the High Holidays with an in-depth study of the Book of Jonah “one of the shortest, most mysterious and morally ambiguous books in the Jewish canon.” Together we will study the text of Jonah and engage with The Book of Jonah: A Social Justice Commentary by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz published in 2020. Through reading, discussion and reflection, we will explore themes of the High Holidays such as truth as a value, justice and compassion, our universal and particular obligations, and our human responsibilities in this shared world.

All texts in English and all are welcome. Please RSVP to Rabbi Vinikoor at rabbivinikoor@gmail.com by August 8 to sign up for this class. We will be ordering books at a cost of $19.95 each. All classes meet at the Minnie Brown Center.

Thursday,  Aug. 21, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30pm

 

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Community Read
Jun
29
1:30 PM13:30

Community Read

Please join us in reading and discussing Geraldine Brooks’ New York Times Bestseller, Memorial Days.

Heralded by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and others, Brooks’ memoir tracks the geography of grief as she comes to terms with the ongoing nature of outliving the ones you love most. While her memoir is a testament to her own unique loss, it serves as a lifeline to others who find themselves in the unfamiliar landscape of grief.

Copies of Memorial Days are available through your local library, on Minerva, or through your favorite bookseller.

Please contact Debbie Smyth with questions.

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Adult Learning Class
Jun
26
6:30 PM18:30

Adult Learning Class

Adult Education: Explore the New Reform Torah Commentary

Rabbi Vinikoor will lead a 2-part Adult Education series highlighting the exciting new Reform Torah Commentary now in development. Did you know that the last time our movement produced a new Torah Commentary was in 2008 and before that was in 1981. The Reform movement is embarking on a once in a lifetime project to produce and new Torah translation and commentary. Beth Israel Congregation is partnering with Reform congregations from across the state to be one of the major financial contributors to the project. Come learn about this exciting new project and get a sneak peak at the new translations and commentary! 

Taught by Rabbi Vinikoor

Minnie Brown Center

 

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Maine Conference for Jewish Life
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Maine Conference for Jewish Life

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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.

For more information and to register, visit jewishlife.colby.edu

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Adult Learning Class
Jun
12
6:30 PM18:30

Adult Learning Class

Adult Education: Explore the New Reform Torah Commentary

Rabbi Vinikoor will lead a 2-part Adult Education series highlighting the exciting new Reform Torah Commentary now in development. Did you know that the last time our movement produced a new Torah Commentary was in 2008 and before that was in 1981. The Reform movement is embarking on a once in a lifetime project to produce and new Torah translation and commentary. Beth Israel Congregation is partnering with Reform congregations from across the state to be one of the major financial contributors to the project. Come learn about this exciting new project and get a sneak peak at the new translations and commentary! 

Taught by Rabbi Vinikoor

Minnie Brown Center

 

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Adult Learning Class
May
11
4:00 PM16:00

Adult Learning Class

Plant Gardens and Eat their Fruit

Take a break from your own garden preparations to study Torah with Rabbi Vinikoor with a focus on all things gardening. Our sacred writings provide a bounty of teachings about trees, gardens and working, benefiting from and caring for the earth. All are welcome. 

Taught by Rabbi Vinikoor

Minnie Brown Center

 

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