our members to live joyful and meaningful lives

WE EMPOWER

active participation in synagogue life

WE ENCOURAGE

Jews from ALL backgrounds

WE WELCOME

&

EDUCATION

9:00am - Sunday

10:00am - Saturday (Shabbat)

5:30pm - Monday, Thursday, Friday

MINYAN TIMES - IN PERSON STARTING JUNE 5

religious services

LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY

CBI SISTERHOOD

Building and sustaining our congregation and community for over 100 years!

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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

CBI Urges Legislature to pass An Act to Prohibit Paramilitary Training

The Board of Directors unanimously voted to support HP1354 – An Act to Prohibit Paramilitary Training.

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Join us for Sunday Minyanim

Our Sunday morning minyan is a great time to connect with other members of the community.  We occasionally host breakfasts and talks after minyan.  This is also a great “learning minyan.”  We’ll instruct how to lay tefillin, the order of prayer, and more.

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