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

The story of Our Sages: An introduction to Pirkei Avot & Rabbinical Judaism with Rabbi Siemers

Zoom link will be emailed each week to participants, so when RSVPing, PLEASE include your phone number & email address

Classes are Wednesday, February 5th, February 12th, February 19th at 7PM

The first 20 people to sign up will receive a free copy of the book and a beautiful bookmark. Books can be picked up after January 20th in the office during office hours.

Please email or call the office to RSVP.

Punk Rock Torah
Session 2: Polyamory

Rebellious beats meet ancient wisdom in a vibrant fusion.

Our second session starts at CBI on February 20th @ 6pm.  This one will be online and in-person.  In this session, we’ll talk about Biblical polygamy and thinking about a modern response to polyamory and other non-traditional relationships, and what their place in the Jewish world may be.

More details here.

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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What are we reading this week?Parashat Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת18 January 2025 / 18 Tevet 5785"Shemot ('Names') is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. He later encounters God at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharoah let the Israelites go." (from Hebcal)Exodus: 4:18-20Exodus: 4:21-26Exodus: 4:27-31 Exodus: 5:1-5Exodus: 5:6-9Exodus: 5:10-14Exodus: 5:15-6:1maf: 5:22-6:1 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23Alternate Haftarah: I Samuel 9:15-21, 9:27-10:1 ... See MoreSee Less
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