Events & Services

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a light oneg.

Havdalah and Selichot
Join us for this special evening service of poems and prayers focusing on forgiveness and self-reflection as we prepare ourselves for the Yamim Noraim, the High Holidays.


Secrets of the Hebrew Letters
Join us for a fascinating workshop exploring ancient traditions of the Hebrew letters through dance and the vibratory energy of sound. With Rabbi Lorin and Eli Rogosa. RSVP to info@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.

Adult Ed: Exploring the Machzor
In this two-part series, we explore the structure and flow of the High Holiday services, and some of the core prayers and piyuttim (liturgical poetry). Each session will also provide prompts and opportunities for cheshbon nefesh (self-accounting/reflection) in the spirit of this season. Also on Zoom (check the weekly email for the link).

Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings.


Rosh Hashanah First Day
Services will be led Adas Yoshuron’s rabbi, Lorin Troderman, cantorial student Miryam Wolfson, Meyer Drapkin, and community lay leaders.
Services beginning at 9 a.m. Children’s Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Community holiday lunch to follow.


Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a light oneg.

Reverse Tashlich
We’re hosting a Reverse Tashlich beach clean-up again this year between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Harbor Park, 271 Main Street in Rockland. Tashlich is the Jewish tradition of symbolically casting away transgressions into flowing water. During Reverse Tashlich, we remove trash from the beaches and water. Please plan to join us for mindful and fun opportunity for community engagement as part of this international clean-up day. Trash bags provided. Bring your own work gloves if you like.
Learn more about Reverse Tashlich, the Jewish Movement to Repair the Sea, here: Repair the Sea Video.

Kol Nidrei
Led by Rabbi Lorin Troderman and cantorial student Miryam Wolfson.
Please arrive at 6 p.m. to park and get seated. Services begin promptly at 6:15 p.m.

Yom Kippur
Led Adas Yoshuron’s Rabbi Lorin Troderman, cantorial student Miryam Wolfson, Meyer Drapkin, and community lay leaders.
Services begins at 9 a.m.
Children’s Services begins at 11 a.m.
Minchah begins at 5 p.m.
Neilah begins at 6 p.m.

Adult Ed: Exploring the Machzor
In this two-part series, we explore the structure and flow of the High Holiday services, and some of the core prayers and piyuttim (liturgical poetry). Each session will also provide prompts and opportunities for cheshbon nefesh (self-accounting/reflection) in the spirit of this season. Also on Zoom (check 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).

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.

Books & Bagels
Books and Bagels meets monthly. This month we’ll discuss The Time of our Singing, by Richard Powers.

Shabbat Services
Join us for Shabbat Shacharit (morning services) with Torah and Haftarah readings.

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 by the Lake
Join us for Shabbat with outdoor services and lunch at a community member’s lakeside home. Please contact the office for location and directions: 207-594-4523; info@adasyoshuron.org.

Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss excerpts from Jewish-themed books and texts. FMI and for this week’s text please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

Weekly Jewish Meditation Group
Join us for our weekly "sit" for anyone who would like to meditate together. For those wanting some basic instruction please arrive at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating but cannot make this gathering, or if you'd like to learn more, please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

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.

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).

Family Fun Day and Hebrew School Picnic
The Adas Yoshuron community is invited to join this year’s Hebrew School students and prospective students for an end-of-summer, beginning-of-the-school-year picnic, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and family fun! Please bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic lunch. Meet new friends and welcome old ones as we begin an exciting year of learning and discovery together.
For precise location and to RSVP please contact Hebrew School teacher Elizabeth Beggarly: hebrewschool@adasyoshuron.org or call the office: 207-594-4523.

Shacharit for Rosh Chodesh Elul
We welcome the month of Elul with a morning service including Hallel (Songs of Praise) and Torah reading. In person and on Zoom.

Shabbat Dinner and Services Celebrating Seasonal and New Members
New and longstanding members, seasonal and year-round residents, please join us for this community Shabbat service and dinner! RSVP required for dinner: info@adasyoshuron.org.

Friday Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss excerpts from Jewish-themed books and texts. FMI and for this week’s text please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

Weekly Jewish Meditation Group
Join us for our weekly "sit" for anyone who would like to meditate together. For those wanting some basic instruction please arrive at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating but cannot make this gathering, or if you'd like to learn more, please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

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.

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 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 excerpts from Jewish-themed books and texts. FMI and for this week’s text please contact rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

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.

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).

Weekly Jewish Meditation Group
Join us for our weekly "sit" for anyone who would like to meditate together. For those wanting some basic instruction please arrive at 4:45 p.m. If you are interested in participating but cannot make this gathering, or if you'd like to learn more, please email rabbi@adasyoshuron.org.

Family Fun Day at the Lake
Summer Camp Day at the lake. Bring family and friends to this festive and fun family day. Lunch will be served. Swimming, games, community.
For precise location and to RSVP please call the office: 207-594-4523.

Weekly Study Group
The weekly study group meets to read and discuss excerpts from Jewish-themed books and texts. FMI and for this week’s text 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).