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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At Congregation Beth Israel, we don't care who you vote for. We do care that you vote, though. So vote.Don't disappoint your bubbie. She wants you to vote, too. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mark your calendars! The CBI Sisterhood is hosting the annual Holiday Craft Fair and Cafe on NOVEMBER 24th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! ... See MoreSee Less
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Who doesn't love klezmer music? Come join The New Klezmer Trio for a weekend of fun. You can catch them at the following:BANGOR: Congregation Beth El, SAT. NOV 16th from 7-8:30 PMBLUE HILL: Bagaduce Music, SUN. NOV 17th 2-3:30PMBELFAST: UU Church, SUN. NOV 17th 6-8:30PMReserve your tickets at this link:www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-klezmer-trio-tickets-1048929535477 ... See MoreSee Less
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What are we reading this week?Parashat Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ9 November 2024 / 8 Cheshvan 5785"Lech Lecha ('Go Forth') recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household."Genesis: 16:1-6 Genesis: 16:7-9 Genesis: 16:10-16 Genesis: 17:1-6Genesis: 17:7-17 Genesis: 17:18-23 Genesis: 17:24-27 maf: 17:24-27Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16Alternate Haftarah: Isaiah 41:8-16 ... See MoreSee Less
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