Days of Awe

High Holy Days

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah are a great time to reconnect with your Jewish life at Congregation Beth Israel.  For more information on the chagim, click here!

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

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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