Followed by a Community Lunch Oneg

Join us for High Holiday services led by Rabbi Lorin Troderman, Cantor Isaac Mayer from Jerusalem, Meyer Drapkin, and other community lay leaders. Services will take place at the synagogue and many will be available over Zoom. For security reasons, everyone who wishes to attend High Holiday services or meals must pre-register this year. The registration form is included in the weekly email and in the September issue of Hashofar.

Everyone will need to check in upon arriving at the shul, which might require a short wait. Similarly, please allow time to find on-street parking, as our small lot fills quickly.

All are welcome to attend services free of charge, space permitting. Purchasing a ticket is not required but a donation of $180 per non-member is suggested. Questions? Please reach out to info@adasyoshuron.org.

Followed by a Community Lunch Oneg.
Children’s programming 9-11 a.m.

Join us for High Holiday services led by Rabbi Lorin Troderman, Cantor Isaac Mayer from Jerusalem, Meyer Drapkin, and other community lay leaders. Services will take place at the synagogue and many will be available over Zoom. For security reasons, everyone who wishes to attend High Holiday services or meals must pre-register this year. The registration form is included in the weekly email and in the September issue of Hashofar.

Everyone will need to check in upon arriving at the shul, which might require a short wait. Similarly, please allow time to find on-street parking, as our small lot fills quickly.

All are welcome to attend services free of charge, space permitting. Purchasing a ticket is not required but a donation of $180 per non-member is suggested. Questions? Please reach out to info@adasyoshuron.org.

Followed by a sweet new year oneg. Dessert contributions welcome!

Join us for High Holiday services led by Rabbi Lorin Troderman, Cantor Isaac Mayer from Jerusalem, Meyer Drapkin, and other community lay leaders. Services will take place at the synagogue and many will be available over Zoom. For security reasons, everyone who wishes to attend High Holiday services or meals must pre-register this year. The registration form is included in the weekly email and in the September issue of Hashofar.

Everyone will need to check in upon arriving at the shul, which might require a short wait. Similarly, please allow time to find on-street parking, as our small lot fills quickly.

All are welcome to attend services free of charge, space permitting. Purchasing a ticket is not required but a donation of $180 per non-member is suggested. Questions? Please reach out to info@adasyoshuron.org.

This Selichot morning service will be led by Cantor Isaac Gantwerk Mayer. Don’t miss this chance to daven a more traditional Selichot service and to meet our High Holidays cantor.

The late-night Saturday Selichot service is a beautiful, soulful moment where we gather in the quiet of the night to open our hearts, sing ancient melodies, and begin the deeply personal journey of returning to our truest selves before the High Holidays.

Following dessert, we will gather for a meaningful service filled with music, meditation, learning, and prayer. Together, we’ll begin the sacred journey of introspection, repentance, and forgiveness. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org.

Join us for Shabbat services followed by a potluck lunch oneg. We will provide basics for the meal (challah, wine, bagels/lox/cream cheese or another main dish), and invite attendees to bring a vegetarian dish (salad, vegetable, kugel, etc.) or dessert to share.

The High Holiday services are among the most beautiful and complex in all of Jewish liturgy Many of us experience them each year without a map. This Elul, join Rabbi Lorin for an evening that pulls back the curtain: the arc from Erev Rosh Hashanah through Neilah at the close of Yom Kippur, the history and meaning behind the key prayers, a few beloved melodies, and yes — shofar blowing tips included. Whether you've been attending High Holiday services for decades or are coming for the first time this year, this evening will help you cross the threshold of these sacred days with more of yourself present.

RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org

All are welcome to the third meeting of the AY Zionist forum. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org

Join us for a fun-filled Family Picnic as we celebrate the end of summer with good food, great company and plenty of opportunity to connect with our synagogue community.

There’ll be pizza, salad, watermelon, and popsicles to enjoy along with swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, games, s’mores, and family fun. Bring a blanket and something to drink. There will be games and activities for kids, conversation for adults, and something for everyone to enjoy.

RSVP and get directions: info@adasyosuron.org. 

Join Rabbi Lorin and parents with young ones in our community for a joyful morning with songs, snacks, and age-appropriate activities. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org; drop-ins most welcome!

We welcome Shabbat with services and a dessert oneg.

Please join Joe Pearl, Claire Getz, and their families as Edwin Geller Pearltz is given his Hebrew name at the conclusion of the services. Dessert Oneg sponsored by Mitchell and Maureen Pearl.

In Jewish tradition, the thirty days of Elul are not simply a countdown to the High Holidays — they are a gift: a structured season for honest self-examination known as heshbon nefesh, the accounting of the soul. Drawing on the Mussar tradition and the wisdom of the Yamim Noraim liturgy we are about to enter together, Rabbi Lorin will lead an evening of learning, reflection, and conversation to help us ask the questions that matter most: Where have I been this year? Where am I now? Where do I want to go?

This event is in person only. Please RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org

The Adas Yoshuron Zionist Action group will meet at the synagogue on August 18, 5 pm to deepen our knowledge and skills to support Israel, and our Maine - Israel connection.  Bring your creative ideas from: potluck gatherings, posters, training workshops and an Israel trip.  For more information, email info@adasyoshuron.org.

Books and Bagels meets monthly. We’ll get together for bagels and coffee to discuss Queen Esther by John Irving. FMI information and the zoom link, please contact info@adasyoshuron.org

Join us for Shabbat services followed by a potluck lunch oneg.

Today's Maine Jewish Community with Rabbi David Freidenreich

Learn about the rich diversity of Jewish life in Maine, the ways in which this community has evolved over time, and how Jews in Maine compare to those in other parts of the country. This presentation will draw on last year's community study and cutting-edge research by Colby College students.

Rabbi Dr. David Freidenreich is the Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies at Colby College, the associate director of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life, and historian-in-residence at the Maine Jewish Museum.

RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org .

Join Rabbi Lorin for a gentle hike with prayerful stops along the way. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday at noon for exact location.

We welcome Shabbat with services and a potluck dessert oneg.

The Adas Yoshuron Zionist Forum, a new group spearheaded by Kevin Lipson, will have its kickoff meeting Tuesday, August 4, at 5:00 p.m. at the synagogue. Kevin describes AYZF as "open to all members of the community who are committed to strengthening the relationship between Israel and our Maine communities. Together, we will build a stronger and more confident support for Israel and -- in the process -- strengthen our Jewish identity and commitment to Israel's security." For more information, email info@adasyoshuron.org.

Volunteers will meet at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. to prepare the dining room and the meal. Food is served at 12:30 p.m. and clean up is until 2 p.m.

If you would like to help by volunteering, donating food, or making a contribution, please contact info@adasyoshuron.org.

Shabbat services and lunch at the home of Richard and Kit Aroneau on Alford Lake in Hope. 

Outdoor Shabbat services begin at 10 a.m. Guests may arrive as early as 9:30 a.m. to park and get settled in. Families are welcome, and all are invited to stay for lunch and time on the water! Sides, salads, and desserts are appreciated for the lunch table.  Bring swimsuits and towels. In the event of rain, services and lunch will be held at the synagogue. 

For location details, RSVP to Info@adasyoshuron.org.

Join us for Shabbat services and a potluck dessert oneg.

We’ll meet at Rockport Marine Park for a Tisha b’Av reading and discussion of Eicha (the Book of Lamentations). We’ll reflect on the human capacity to remain resilient in a broken world on this fast day, which commemorates communal mourning for the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people. Bring blankets or chair and flashlights.

The Bet Midrash is a 90-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.

Join us for Shabbat services and a bat mitzvah, followed by a special oneg.

The Bet Midrash is a 90-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.

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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).

Join Rabbi Lorin for a gentle hike with prayerful stops along the way. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday at noon for exact location.

Join us for Shabbat services and a potluck at Birch Point State Park. Bring chairs or blankets and a dish to share! We’ll provide silverware, plates, cups, challah, and grape juice. Please note that the park closes at 7 p.m. This is one of our special Summer Family Events. RSVP to Info@adasyoshuron.org

The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.