The Maine Jewish Hall of Fame , Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher, was created in 2018 to bestow recognition on outstanding Jewish leaders from throughout the state who have brought distinction and honor to the State of Maine or beyond. Those elected into the 2018 , 2019 and 2023 Hall of Fame by the Nominating Committee reflect the Jewish value of making the world a better place through outstanding accomplishments and/or humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors. Inductees include leaders in medicine, law, business, the arts,the environment, philanthropy, politics, and life. The Maine Jewish Museum will induct a new class into the Hall of Fame on May 18th, 2025 and invites the entire community to nominate a deserving individual during the open public nomination period starting October 13th and ending on November 23rd , 2024.