Events & Services
Eighth Day of Passover and Yizkor Service
Services for the last day of Passover, including Yizkor. In person and on Zoom. Link will be shared in the weekly email.
Weekly Morning Minyan
Weekly in-person traditional morning service, mostly in Hebrew, filled with song. Great opportunity to hear the traditional nusach (chanted melodies) and be with the community in prayer. In the sanctuary, no zoom option.
Bet Midrash
Our focus this month is the Song of Songs. The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week One: Gevurah.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services
This musical Kabbalat Shabbat service will be filled with both new and familiar songs. Services will be followed by a dessert oneg.
Yom Hashoah Program
Yom Hashoah services with poetry and readings to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. In person at Adas Yoshuron, with an option to join on zoom.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Help us make a minyan by joining at 8:30 a.m. to support community members saying kaddish. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the zoom link.
Rosh Chodesh Services with Rabbi Lorin
Shacharit for Rosh Chodesh Iyar. Morning service with Hallel (Songs of Praise) and Torah at Adas Yoshuron and on Zoom. Check the weekly email for the zoom link.
Bet Midrash
Our focus this month is the Song of Songs. The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week Two: Tiferet.
Shabbat Services at Quarry Hill
We’ll welcome Shabbat at Quarry Hill in Camden. Please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org if you would like to attend.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat morning services (Parashat Kedoshim) followed by pescatarian potluck lunch. Please bring a dish for the lunch table.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Help us make a minyan by joining at 8:30 a.m. to support community members saying kaddish. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the zoom link.
Bet Midrash
Our focus this month is the Song of Songs. The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Writing Group
How are you coping with the pain, confusion, and grief of the post-October 7 world? One way of navigating the feelings is through Adas Yoshuron’s monthly Writing Group. Sessions include ten minutes to write, based on prompts, followed by discussion, and end with prayers for healing. Previous writing experience is not necessary and sharing what you’ve written is optional. A different participant each month will bring us a poem, prose, a piece of art, or some music as a writing prompt. Bring pen and paper. Led by Deb Shepherd and Rabbi Lorin.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week Three: Nezach.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat morning services (Parashat Emor) followed by pescatarian potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share.
Community Work and Fun Day!
Please join the Building and Grounds and Programming Committees for a community work day. We will work together on indoor and outdoor projects to beautify our shul and grounds. Snacks will be provided and laughter encouraged. FMI email Rosa at programming@adasyoshuron.org.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Help us make a minyan by joining at 8:30 a.m. to support community members saying kaddish. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the zoom link.
Bet Midrash
Our focus this month is the Song of Songs. The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week Four: Hod.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Help us make a minyan by joining at 8:30 a.m. to support community members saying kaddish. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the zoom link.
Bet Midrash
Our focus this month is the Song of Songs. The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week Five: Yesod.
Adult Ed: Counting the Omer Class Series
Counting the Omer: A Six-Week Adult Ed series with Rabbi Lorin on consecutive Thursdays through June 6. Each week we will explore one of the seven lower sefirot through text, song, movement, and artwork. Class will end with the counting of the Omer. Week six, final class.
Books & Bagels
Books & Bagels meets to discuss several articles about the post October 7 world. FMI please contact info@adasyoshuron.org.
Community Passover Seder
Join us for our Community Seder on the second night of Passover. RSVP by April 5 by contacting the office: 207-594-4523; info@adasyoshuron.org.
Passover First Day Outdoor Services
Join as we celebrate the first day of Passover with an outdoor service. Details will be shared in the weekly email.
Limud Mishpachti Passover Family Program
Families and children: join us for a hametz hunt, matzah making, and Exodus Bibliodrama. At noon: matzah pizza lunch and movie screening of The Prince of Egypt.; all are welcome! Please contact Elizabeth Siegel for more information, lizziesiegel@icloud.com.
Shabbat HaGadol Services
Shabbat HaGadol—the Shabbat before Passover. Morning services and Torah reading followed by pescatarian potluck lunch. Please bring a dish for the lunch table.
Make a Haggadah Workshop: A Four-Part Series
In support of the creation of Haggadot for our Seders this year, Rabbi Lorin is leading a four-part Adult Education workshop exploring our rich Passover traditions while we actually create our own community Haggadah. Contributions (poems, songs, prayers, artwork) are welcome from everybody, even if you don’t attend the workshop.
Please note: this is the last of a four-part series (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18). Please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org for more information.
A Brief History of the Middle East with Rabbi David Freidenreich
Learn about Israel/Palestine history with Rabbi Dr. David Freidenreich, Professor of Jewish Studies and Associate Director at the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College. How did we get here? Join us for a presentation on the history of this conflict and its present day challenges.
Writing Group
How are you coping with the pain, confusion, and grief of the post-October 7 world? One way of navigating the morass is through writing about our feelings and experiences. Come join Adas Yoshuron’s monthly Writing Group as we do just that. Sessions include ten minutes to write, based on prompts, followed by discussion, and end with prayers for healing. Previous writing experience is not necessary and sharing what you’ve written is optional. A different participant each month will bring us a poem, prose, a piece of art, or some music as a writing prompt. Bring pen and paper. Led by Deb Shepherd and Rabbi Lorin.
Bet Midrash
The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (as partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the Zoom link.
Havdalah Hike
Join Rabbi Lorin for a short gentle walk along the path to the top of Beech Hill, where we will gather for personal reflections as Shabbat ends and we enter the week. Be prepared for the weather’s conditions with appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring water, snacks, and a headlamp. Meet at the parking lot on Beech Hill Road in Rockport.
Shabbat Services at Quarry Hill
We’ll welcome Shabbat at Quarry Hill in Camden. Please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org if you would like to attend.
Make a Haggadah Workshop: A Four-Part Series
In support of the creation of Haggadot for our Seders this year, Rabbi Lorin is leading a four-part Adult Education workshop exploring our rich Passover traditions while we actually create our own community Haggadah. Contributions (poems, songs, prayers, artwork) are welcome from everybody, even if you don’t attend the workshop.
Please note: this is the third of a four-part series (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18). Please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org for more information.
Bet Midrash
The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Rosh Chodesh Services
Shacharit services for Rosh Chodesh Nisan. Morning service with Hallel (Songs of Praise) and Torah at Adas Yoshuron and on Zoom. Check the weekly email for the Zoom link.
Soup Kitchen
We are serving this Sunday's Soup Kitchen at St. Peter's in Rockland. To help out, please contact the office: info@adasyoshuron.org.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services
This musical Kabbalat Shabbat service will be filled with both new and familiar songs. Services will be followed by an oneg.
Make a Haggadah Workshop: A Four-Part Series
In support of the creation of Haggadot for our Seders this year, Rabbi Lorin is leading a four-part Adult Education workshop exploring our rich Passover traditions while we actually create our own community Haggadah. Contributions (poems, songs, prayers, artwork) are welcome from everybody, even if you don’t attend the workshop.
Please note: this is the second of a four-part series (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18). Please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org for more information.
Soup and Listening Circle
Join Rabbi Lorin and the Adas Yoshuron community to share feelings and concerns about the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza and its impact on our community. Soup will be provided.
Bet Midrash
The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text both in a chevruta (partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the Zoom link.
Easter Community Dinner
We’ll prepare a festive and abundant Easter meal for the community and serve at St. Peter’s Church in Rockland. Many hands make light work. Please contact the office for volunteer opportunities.
Shabbat Hike
Join Rabbi Lorin for a gentle 1-2 mile walk; we’ll stop along the way for prayers and personal reflections. Be prepared for the weather’s conditions with appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring water and snacks. Email info@adasyoshuron.org for the meeting location and details.
Hebrew School Family and Community Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Our wonderful Hebrew School students will lead Shabbat services for the entire community. Services will be followed by Shabbat dinner, provided by our Hebrew School families.
Make a Haggadah Workshop: A Four-Part Series
In support of the creation of Haggadot for our Seders this year, Rabbi Lorin will lead a four-part Adult Education workshop exploring our rich Passover traditions, while we actually create our own community Haggadah. Contributions (poems, songs, prayers, artwork) are welcome from everybody, even if you don’t attend the workshop.
Note this is the first of a four-part series (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18) Please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org for more information.
Bet Midrash
The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text (different each week), both in a chevruta (partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Online Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lorin
Awaken your spirit with our weekly online Shacharit (morning) gatherings for prayer and community Tuesdays at 8 a.m. This is a regular opportunity to start our day together with gratitude and blessings, led by Rabbi Lorin. Check the weekly email or contact the office for the Zoom link.
Purim Party!
Join in community for a multigenerational Purim celebration featuring the Adas Yoshuron Band. We’ll have crafts, Megillah reading, a Purim spiel, music, dancing, and a Hamantaschen bake off! Dinner and drinks will be served.
Writing Group
How are you coping with the pain, confusion, and grief of the post-October 7 world?
One way of navigating the morass is through writing about our feelings and experiences. Come join Adas Yoshuron’s newly formed monthly Writing Group on Wednesday, March 20 as we do just that.
Sessions include ten minutes to write — based on prompts — followed by discussion, and will end with prayers for healing. Previous writing experience is not necessary and sharing what you’ve written is optional. A different participant each month will bring us a poem, prose, a piece of art, or some music as a writing prompt. Bring pen and paper.
Led by Deb Shepherd and Rabbi Lorin.
Bet Midrash
The Bet Midrash is a ninety-minute session to study a common text (different each week), both in a chevruta (partners) and as a group. All are welcome! FMI please contact Rabbi Lorin: rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.