Events & Services
Books & Bagels
Books and Bagels meets to discuss The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten.
Purim Carnival
Join us for our Purim party and carnival! Bring hamantaschen and your family recipe. There will be aPurim play, games, prizes, crafts, sweet treats, and other shenanigans. Costumes are encouraged for our costume parade. RSVP: info@adasyoshuron.org.
Megillah Reading, Purim Shpiel, and Party!
Come hear the Purim story at our megillah reading, enjoy an adult Purim shpiel, and feast on some delicious food!
Community Passover Seder
Our Community Second Night Passover Seder will take place on Thursday, April 2, at the synagogue. Plans are underway for a beautiful evening together. More info will be provided in early March.
Tu b'Shevat 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.
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).
Shabbat Hike
Join us for a gentle Shabbat hike in the Camden-Rockport area with Rabbi Lorin. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Friday, Jan. 23 for location details.
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.
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.
Shacharit for Rosh Chodesh Shevat
Join us for our monthly New Moon traditional service and celebration complete with Torah and Hallel. Followed by a light breakfast.
Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings. Followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch.
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.
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.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a dessert oneg. Services will be led by Meyer Drapkin.
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).
The Jewish Tent at a Crossroads: A Panel Discussion
A conversation on zoom from from Bnai Jeshurun in New York, with Rabbi Jill Jacobs (T’ruah), Esther Sperber (Smol Emuni US), journalist Peter Beinart, and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove (Park Avenue Synagogue), moderated by Rabbi Irwin Kula. Followed by discussion and refreshments.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
Books & Bagels
Books and Bagels meets to discuss The Brothers Ashkenazi by I.J. Singer.
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.
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.
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!