Events & Services
Family Tot Shabbat
Join Rabbi Lorin and parents with young ones in our community for a joyful morning with songs, snacks, and age-appropriate activities.
Shabbat Hike
Join us for a gentle Shabbat hike in the Owls Head area with Rabbi Lorin. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday, Dec. 12 for location details.
Jewish Family Programming in Belfast
All are welcome to join this family program of games, stories, snacks, and social time, all with Jewish content for kids. Led by Maine rabbis and educators. For more information, email maweiss@colby.edu.
Synagogue Work Day
Join the Board and the Building and Grounds Committee for a fun community work day. We will work together on indoor projects to beautify our shul. Snacks will be provided and laughter encouraged. For more information and to sign up for a job, please email Rosa at president@adasyoshuron.org. All are welcome!
Belfast Menorah Lighting
Join us at Post Office Square in Belfast to light the Menorah, sing and dance, and enjoy refreshments.
Rockland Menorah Lighting
Join us in Rockland Harbor Park to light the Menorah, enjoy hot cider and donuts, and sing Chanukah songs.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Bet Midrash
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.
Hanukkah Story Time at Camden Public Library
Rabbi Lorin will join children’s librarian Miss Amy as she hosts her weekly in-person story times with a focus on Hanukkah including lighting candles, songs, and an art activity. The program is geared for pre-school age children, but all ages and families are welcome!
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings.
Hanukkah and Solstice Celebration and Potluck
Belfast Chavurah Hanukkah Celebration and Potluck at Belfast Cohousing, 25 Village Rd.
Join the Belfast Chavurah’s Hanukkah and Winter Solstice celebration. There will be crafts, and dreidels for all. Bring a snack to share and your menorah for lighting the seventh Chanukah light. RSVP to Eli Rogosa: growseed@yahoo.com.
Books & Bagels
Books and Bagels meets to discuss The Brothers Ashkenazi by I.J. Singer.
Community Hanukkah Party
Join us at our Annual Hanukkah Party!
Live music with the amazing Adas Yoshuron house band!
Menorah lighting (bring your own to light together)!
Crafts for kids and adults!
Food, including a light dinner and YES, Latkes!
and delectable desserts from around the world organized by the Food and Jewish Culture group!
Tickets must be purchased in advance or at the door, $10 for all. Free for kids under b’mitzvah age. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends!
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Bet Midrash
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.
Community Christmas Dinner
Our Annual Soup Kitchen/Community Christmas Dinner
Hosted by Adas Yoshuron, served at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockland. Please get in touch for more information and/or to volunteer: info@adasyoshuron.org.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a dessert oneg.
Soup Kitchen Community Meal
Adas Yoshuron prepares and serves the Soup Kitchen Community Dinner at St. Peter's Church in Rockland on the first Sunday of every month. If you'd like to volunteer please contact meal coordinator Linda Garson Smith: lindagarson.smith@gmail.com.
Tu b'Shvat Seder
Join Rabbi Lorin and the community for the mystical and earth based celebration of the New Year for Trees. Nuts, fruits, juice and wine will be provided. Please bring a veggie potluck dish and a poem/song/dance/piece of art reflecting your relationship to the more-than-human world to share during the Seder. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org.
Books & Bagels
Books and Bagels meets to discuss The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten.
Purim Party
Join us for our Purim party and carnival! Show up! Wear a costume! Bring hamantaschen and your family recipe for a contest and swap. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org.
Contact the Programming Committee at programming@adasyoshuron.org if you would like to help decorate, bring a side dish, or if you or someone in the community would like a delivery of delicious hamantaschen and other treats from the Hebrew School.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Musical Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a dessert oneg.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Bet Midrash
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.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Soup Kitchen Community Meal
Adas Yoshuron prepares and serves the Soup Kitchen Community Dinner at St. Peter's Church in Rockland on the first Sunday of every month. If you'd like to volunteer please contact meal coordinator Linda Garson Smith: lindagarson.smith@gmail.com.
Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Bet Midrash
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.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Bet Midrash
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.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Gathering of Gratitude
Adas Yoshuron joins 14 local faith organizations in this community gathering hosted by the Midcoast Interfaith Alliance. The service will include sharing from several faith traditions along with music, prayers, and readings. A monetary offering will be collected to be divided between AIO (food and energy assistance) and World Kitchen Café. Donatons of non-perishable food will be given to AIO. All are welcome.
Adas Yoshuron Song Book
In the first hour of our monthly song group, we will learn the melodies and songs of the weekly Shabbat services. In the second hour we will take requests with a focus on Yiddish and Sephardi music. Please bring your songs and instruments, including your voices! Tea and light refreshments will be served.
Shabbat Morning Hike
Join us for a gentle Shabbat hike with Rabbi Lorin. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday, Nov. 21 for location details.
Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services led by the Hebrew School students, followed by a family style pasta dinner.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Shacharit for Rosh Chodesh Kislev
Join us for our monthly New Moon traditional service and celebration complete with Torah and Hallel. Followed by a light breakfast.
Bet Midrash
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.
Jewish Family Programming in Belfast
All are welcome to join this family program of games, stories, snacks, and social time, all with Jewish content for kids. Led by Maine rabbis and educators. For more information, email maweiss@colby.edu.
Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Bet Midrash
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.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a dessert oneg.
Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss Jewish-themed books and texts. Our current book is Judaism is About Love by Shai Held. FMI please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.
Bet Midrash
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.
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 and on zoom (see the weekly email for the link).
Bet Midrash
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.
Adas Yoshuron Song Book
In the first hour of our monthly song group, we will learn the melodies and songs of the weekly Shabbat services. In the second hour we will take requests with a focus on Yiddish and Sephardi music. Please bring your songs and instruments, including your voices! Tea and light refreshments will be served.
Shabbat Morning Hike
Join us for a gentle Shabbat hike in the St. George area with Rabbi Lorin. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday, Oct. 24 for location details.