YOUR JEWISH HOME IN BANGOR
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
The oldest, continuously functioning synagogue in Maine
If you’re looking for a welcoming Jewish place of worship in Bangor, Maine, come to Congregation Beth Israel.
Our Jewish learning center and synagogue offers you the opportunity to:
- Build strong relationships with members of the Bangor Jewish community
- Empower others to embrace diversity and fight for social justice
- Improve your Hebrew literacy skills through Jewish group learning
Join us for Shabbat or weekday services to see what Congregation Beth Israel is all about.
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting November 9th @ 10am!
Weekday Evening Minyan!
Join us for weekday minyan on Monday and Thursday @ 5:30pm, and Fridays for Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:30pm
Shabbat on Saturday
Join us for Shabbat at 10:00am on Saturdays!
Sunday Minyan @ 9:00am
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Refuah shleima to Ahmed al-Ahmed, who undoubtedly saved lives with his decisive action. It's that much more amazing considering that with two daughters, he had much to lose.![]()
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Mr. Rogers years ago said, "look for the helpers." ![]()
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We must not let his singular heroism distract from the horrific reality that this pogrom took the lives of many Jews and shattered an already tenuous sense of safety they felt in Australia. ![]()
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Heroes are only required when the polemics of blood libel provide moral cover for heinous acts against Jews everywhere and anywhere. The failure of the state to take seriously the warnings of Jews, and the moral failure of former allies who say, "antisemitism is bad, but..." are what make extraordinary acts of heroism necessary.![]()
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At Bondi Beach, 15 Jews were brutally murdered and 40 others wounded. Ahmed al-Ahmed is noble and should be listed as Righteous Among the Nations if possible, but this preventable horror must remain front and center.
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Tonight should begin a festive holiday, and make no mistake, it will be. As with so many of our festivals, today is a somber, sobering reminder of what it can mean to be Jewish.![]()
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The CBI community stands with our Australian friends, and mourns the loss of community members. We honor the heroics of Ahmed al Ahmed, who bravely stopped a gunman. ![]()
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The pogrom at Bondi Beach joins a growing list of violent antisemitism fed by the reckless rhetoric of politicians and others both here and abroad. We would remind aspiring candidates that claiming an intersection between Jewish interests and domestic problems contributes heavily to the continuum of harm done to Jewish communities. If you have any decency, tone it down.![]()
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Chag Chanukah Sameach. May we all know only joy.
