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 10th @ 10:00am

We are hyping our Annual Meeting.  We must elect our officers, Board, and Gabbaim.  Also, we’ll share our middle fiscal year status, and an annual review of what we’ve been doing and where we’re going!
You may participate remotely, but voting is in-person only.  Zoom link will be sent to members closer to the event.

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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The Chanukah Marketplace and Cafe is this weekend-November 24 from 10-3.The kitchen has been a busy place making latkes, falafel, rugelach, pizza, baklava, whoppie pies, and no bake cookies for the cafe.DON'T MISS OUT!!! The Cafe will be open from 11-2. ... See MoreSee Less
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What are we reading this week?Parashat Chayei Sara 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785"Chayei Sarah ('The Life of Sarah') opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175." (from Hebcal)Genesis: 24:53-58Genesis: 24:59-61 Genesis: 24:62-67Genesis: 25:1-6Genesis: 25:7-11Genesis: 25:12-15Genesis: 25:16-18 maf: 25:16-18 Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31Alternate Haftarah: I Kings 1:11-31 ... See MoreSee Less
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