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

Our Sunday Minyan is Popping!

Join us at 9am minyan followed by breakfast and a talk on the following topics:
February 1: Tu Bishvat
March 15: Tahara and Burial Practices
May 3: Do Jews believe in hell?
June 7: Why aren’t we waiting for the Messiah?
July 12: Why isn’t chicken parmesan kosher?

Purim!!!

March 2nd @ 6PM Sisterhood-sponsored pasta dinner with Mehillah reading to follow.
ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL – March 1st at CBI

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 Yitro 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ7 February 2026 / 20 Sh’vat 5786"Yitro ('Jethro') begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments." (from Hebcal)Exodus: 18:1-4 Exodus: 18:5-8 Exodus: 18:9-12 Exodus: 18:13-16 Exodus: 18:17-19 Exodus: 18:20-23 Exodus: 18:24-27 maf: 18:24-27 NOTE: In the abbreviated triennial reading above, the congregation experiences עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִבְּרוֹת only in years two and three of the cycle. Some congregations read the entire parsha every year.Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 ... See MoreSee Less
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