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# Maine Jewish Museum

Celebrating Maine's Jewish Art, History and Culture in a Restored 1921 Synagogue

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## Posts

- [Yeah, Sure](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/yeah-sure/) - As Nick and I celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary this month, I found myself reminiscing about our very first date... and the pistachio martini that nearly derailed it before it had even begun.
- [The Last Nerve](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/the-last-nerve/) - When you're a new parent, you discover that everyone in the world is an expert on child-rearing. Except, apparently, you. Most of the advice I received as a first-time mom earned an inward eye roll ("Cover him up; he'll catch a chill!"). Occasionally, it turned out to be painfully true ("Enjoy this time. The days
- [L’Dor V’Dor](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/ldor-vdor/) - So, earlier this month, I did a thing: I delivered the keynote address at the Cum Laude Ceremony at Hebron Academy.
- [Build It, and They Will Come (Eventually)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/build-it-and-they-will-come-eventually/) - Last week, Nick the Brit and I returned from eight glorious days in Sedona, topped off by a sojourn to the Grand Canyon (bucket list: checked!)
- [There Is Always an &](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/there-is-always-an/) - I was today years old when I learned about the Maine County Song.
- [Dayenu &…](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/dayenu-and/) - The table was set. The candles were lit. The (very un-kosher) scallops were perfectly seared and tossed with lemon and brown butter.
- [Finding Your Voice](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/finding-your-voice/) - I come from a family of singers. My older brother can sit down at a piano and croon Stevie Wonder or Billy Joel with the control and polish of a professional vocalist — not as a performance, just as a baseline. My younger sister is the lead singer in an Iron Maiden tribute band (yes, really).
- [Return](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/return/) - “A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its flame to the other. You are such a light.” — Moshe Davis Under skills (mad skills!) that aren’t on my CV: I can source items people assure me don’t exist. Fresh
- [Kiwi](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/kiwi/) - There are many things I expected to do as a mother, but waiting for my son to throw dried kiwis at the window of our third-story condo rental in Victoria, B.C., was not one of them. A few days into our recent vacay in the Pacific Northwest — a bucket-list destination for me and “Nick
- [Hummingbird](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/hummingbird/) - It started as a sweet summer ritual and quickly became a running household joke. Every other day, I boiled sugar water, cooled it, and dutifully cleaned and refilled our two hummingbird feeders. I did my research: bright red feeders (check — they love red), double ant moat (check — they hate ants), a fuchsia dangling
- [Logo](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/logo/) - My dad, Myron “Roy” Schoenfeld, z”l, was the ultimate Renaissance man—minus the tights and lute. He was every Jewish mother’s dream: a doctor twice over, with both an M.D. and a Ph.D. after his name.
- [Time](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/time/) - True story: my husband, Nick, once lost a watch on a secluded beach in Maui… only to discover another watch at the bottom of the Pacific while snorkeling at that very same spot. Even wilder? The “foundling” watch still worked after who-knows-how-long underwater and fit Nick’s wrist like it was meant for him (bashert!). He
- [Patience](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/patience/) - Fact: my life is governed by Rosie and Tina, my bonded pair of ten-year-old miniature Rat Terrier rescue girls. Weighing in at less than 20 pounds combined, these tiny tyrants rule me with iron paws (plural). Don’t get me wrong — most of the time, they’re the chillest, snuggliest doggos on the planet.
- [Bete’Avon!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/beteavon/) - Comfort food isn’t just fuel, it’s a feeling. It’s a passport to Memory Lane, a bite-sized trip back to the places and people we miss the most.
- [Two Are Better Than One](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/two-are-better-than-one/) - In my house, the dinner table isn’t just where we eat. It’s where epic tales unfold, where exaggeration is the main seasoning.
- [From Within](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/from-within/) - “And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.” -- Ian Charleson as Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire (1981) To the tune of “Ma Nishtana,” kinda-sorta: Q: Why was this Seder night different from all other Seder nights? A: On all other Seder nights, I would have
- [Ideas](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/ideas/) - Not gonna lie: my blog posts are my self-made, built-in platform to brag on my kids. But hey, how can I not claim bragging rights when my middle son, Peter, is single-handedly responsible for the new burrito bar at the Haverford College cafeteria?! Here’s how it went down: Haverford created a suggestion box for the
- [Groundhog](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/groundhog/) - “So, it’s this small, cute, brown rodent that burrows underground and likes to sneak into people’s gardens and eat all the vegetables.”
- [Hug](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/hug/) - “I knew we would hug.” This is what Hedva Rokach, our visiting Israeli Artist, said to me as we drove to Portland from Logan Airport last Sunday.
- [Jewdar](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/jewdar/) - It’s a running joke in my family that wherever I go in the world, I manage to unearth a Jewish connection. A mezuzah while backpacking in Indonesia, a country that does not even recognize Judaism as a religion? Check! A pre-Inquisition mikveh in Andalusia? Check! A Judaic Studies Department at Nanjing University in China? Check!
- [Local](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/local/) - I may be “from away,” but I feel right at home as an outsider here in Maine.
- [Confetti](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/confetti/) - I know, I know, blue light and disruption to circadian rhythms and all that, but bedtime is when I do my scrolling. And last night, this cute vignette popped up on my social feed and made me smile: My 8 y.o. in the car today: “Do you want me to throw the confetti in my
- [Raisins and Almonds](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/raisins-and-almonds/) - Rumor has it that if I tell a story, there will be at least seven mini conversations and a dozen asides thrown in.
- [Arm in Arm](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/arm-in-arm/) - It was, I thought, a simple and straightforward question. My three boys had gone to a wedding on their dad’s side of the family, and I asked what the bride wore. But my boys’ response was to look at me like I had three heads. “She wore a dress,” my oldest finally volunteered. I took
- [Stories](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/stories/) - My earliest memory is of me at age 2 ½, kicking and screaming and throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because my parents, who were taking me to a friend’s birthday party, wanted me to wear the pink romper, but I wanted to wear the red polka dot dress. The years and decades have changed, but
- [HDJ](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/hdj/) - When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” (Fred Rogers) In the beginning, there was Cronkite. And it was good. The mighty Walter was “the most trusted man in America,” and
- [There from Here](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/there-from-here/) - Fun fact: Maine is one of only 19 states in the USA that doesn’t have an official language. Unofficially, over 90% of Mainers speak English, but as anyone who has spent more than a nanosecond in the Pine Tree State knows, English is a relative term. Mainers have their own lingo, rich with regional dialects
- [Perfect](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/perfect/) - The assignment: in 400 words or fewer, and assuming no limits of time or distance, describe my perfect Maine day.
- [Mission](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/mission/) - later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered where does it hurt? it answered everywhere everywhere everywhere. ~ Warsan Shire, “What They Did Yesterday Afternoon” (2015) Another flashbulb memory. Like the assassination of President Kennedy and the terrorist attacks on 9/11, we will
- [Bucket List](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/bucket-list/) - Once upon a time, in a land far away (or at least “from away” -- that would be New York), there lived a young girl (who shall remain nameless, but who is now Executive Director of a certain Jewish Museum in Maine) who hated museums. Museums were boring, the art had nothing to do with
- [Hamantaschen](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/hamantaschen/) - A Mack truck, a freight train, a herd of deranged elephants – based on the speed and severity with which it hit, it could have been any or all of these things
- [February Blues](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/february-blues/) - The struggle is real, friends! Holiday cheer is long past, spring blooms seem light years away, and I am officially OVER muddy boots and bulky sweaters.
- [Willow](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/willow/) - So, we’re 18 days into January, and I’m officially a New Year’s Resolution failure. My ambitious-but-achievable goals turned out to be high on the ambitious end
- [Violins of Hope](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/violins-of-hope/) - I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Maine has an outsized creative community, and when we collaborate instead of competing, we have an outsized impact. And this month, I have had the privilege, as Executive Director of the Best Museum in the Whole Wide World, of participating in the consummate collaborative endeavor: the Violins of Hope Maine Project.
- [Passport](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/passport/) - Anna Goldstein Edis, my mother’s mother, my Grandma, was a teacher. She taught 4th grade in the same Brooklyn public school district for four decades. She also taught me. She taught me that you know the ruggelach is ready to take out of the oven “when the color is right.” She taught me how play
- [Questions](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/questions/) - Full disclosure: I am shamelessly using this platform to assert bragging rights. Last Sunday, my Peter, my second born, the one (of three!) I love, took the individual title in the NCAA Division III Regional Cross-Country Championship, clocking in at 24:45.1 in the 8K and cinching a first-place finish for Haverford College. Peter is one
- [5784](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/fifty-seven-eighty-four/) - The dishwasher broke the day before Rosh Hashanah because OF COURSE IT DID. A little background: those of you who know me know that cooking and baking are my passion (some would say obsession), but if my kitchen craziness is news to you, you can read all about it in this Portland Press Herald article.
- [Blue Scarf](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/blue-scarf/) - It’s no secret that I love fashion. And I am nothing if not particular about what I wear. In fact, my earliest memory is of me at age 2 1/2, kicking and screaming and throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because my parents, who were taking me to a family function, wanted me to wear the
- [The Stories We Wear](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/the-stories-we-wear/) - “You look like twins! You must have stolen from each other’s closets all the time when you were teens!” Melody, my little sis -- who is currently visiting from Los Angeles -- and I gave each other a sidelong glance. It was not the first (or the hundredth) time we had heard some version of
- [A Big Deal](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/a-big-deal/) - This I have learned: the world is divided between two types of people, birthday people and non-birthday people.
- [Nothing to Wear](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/nothing-to-wear/) - “I have nothing to wear!” I wailed. The cobalt blue suit? Too corporate! The studded leather jacket? Too punk! The pink midi dress? Too girlie! I needed just the right outfit with just the right accessories, and my closet might be bursting at the seams, but nothing I owned would do for the occasion. Nick,
- [The Kishke Factor](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/the-kishke-factor/) - As you’re reading this, I’m in the middle of a whirlwind East Coast road trip with my youngest son, Andrew. Our mission: to make it to four different “Accepted Students Days" at four different colleges, from upstate New York to North Carolina. Accepted Students Day, for the uninitiated, is that pendulum-swinging moment when, after many
- [March Madness](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/march-madness/) - March Madness is upon us – both the March Madness involving tournament challenges and pools and brackets and the “Jewish March Madness” involving Passover seder planning, chametz removal, and the age-old debate about floaters v. sinkers (for the record, I’m on Team Floater, but I also like cold sinkers, sliced in half and slathered with
- [Cheesing](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/cheesing/) - Yup, it’s as cheesy as a four-cheese, cheesy-crust pizza topped with extra Parmesan “just because.” Yup, it’s been co-opted by Hallmark and corrupted by consumerism. Yup, it’s technically a non-Jewish holiday. But the thing is, and as uncool as it is to admit this, I LOVE Valentine’s Day (pun absolutely intended), cheese and all. Red
- [A House as Tall as Me](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/a-house-as-tall-as-me/) - In the movie Six Degrees of Separation, the actor Stockard Channing’s art-world-obsessed husband observes that the local elementary schoolers produce what amounts to Matisse after Matisse. Without question, there’s something innocently and effortlessly beautiful in each new creation that arrives home from school, proudly presented to parents. But while I’ve been known to brag about
- [Connection](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/connection/) - Teamwork, dream work – you know the spiel. This past Tuesday, I had a bout of writer’s block and was in my office fretting aloud (and loudly!) about what to post on our MJM social media pages. Curator of Photography Nanci Kahn to the rescue!
- [Banners](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/banners/) - Four days ago, on September 11, 2022 -- a picture-perfect late summer day here in Portland – I was standing outside on my front porch with my eyes closed, soaking in the glorious sunshine. Twenty-one years ago, on September 11, 2001 – another picture-perfect late summer day -- I was rooted to the couch in my living room with my eyes wide open, barely able to process the horrors unfolding live on my television screen.
- [Free Lunch](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/free-lunch/) - Okay, I admit it: I’m a full-on English nerd. Pull a book off my shelf or move that pile of papers on my desk, and you’re likely to find an old bookmark with random vocabulary scrawled all over it. Ask me why I refuse to use the express lane in my local supermarket, and be
- [Recipes](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/recipes/) - Confession: I am a recipe addict. My shelves are filled with dog-eared cookbooks that I have been collecting since my teenage years.
- [Museums Are for Kids](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/museums-are-for-kids/) - I have a new obsession, and her name is Linda Skeens. If you’re asking who Linda Skeens is, you are in excellent company: scores of people have been asking the same question. Confused yet? Allow me to unpack this one for you.
- [The Letter](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/the-letter/) - You know that question, the one that goes something like, “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one item, what would it be?” I don’t need to think twice
- [The Martlet](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/the-martlet/) - I’m a Mini Girl. Yes, I’m 5-ft. flat, but no, I’m not referring to my height (or lack thereof). I’m talking about my pride and joy, the greatest love of my life after my husband and sons: my 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman S.

## Pages

- [Welcome to the Maine Jewish Museum](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/) - Hosting rotating 8-week art exhibitions featuring Jewish-connected and Maine-connected artists as well as topical themes relevant to the Maine Jewish community
- [The Maine Jewish Museum - From Strength to Strength](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/building-back-better-after-the-fire/) - As the before and after photos in this online exhibit show the small but mighty Maine Jewish community ensured that the fire was but a chapter in their story.
- [Programs & Events](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/)
- [Past Programs and Events](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/past-programs-and-events/)
- [MJM + Rimon + Hadassah Women's Book Group - October](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-rimon-hadassah-book-group-oct/) - The MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Women's Book Group kicks off its 2026–2027 season with White. Blonde. Jew.: A Call to End Extremism, Speak Up, and Reclaim Center.
- [Art Opening Reception: Sara Crisp, Betsy Cook, Rosalba Breazeale](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/art-opening-reception-sara-crisp-betsy-stendig-cook-rosalba-breazeale/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [THE 72 NAMES of GOD: HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-72-names-of-god-how-the-light-gets-in/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [2026 Board of Directors and Staff](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/about-us/board-of-directors-staff/) - Board of Directors President: Bob Hirshon, Esq. Vice President & Governance Committee Chair: Janis Cohen, Esq. Secretary: Janet Raffel Treasurer: David Small Rabbi & Founding Executive Director: Rabbi Gary Berenson Exhibition & Program Committee Chair: Jessica Lantos Dr. Nathan Aranson Wendy K. Bennett Susan Dench Riva Krut, PhD George J. Marcus, Esq. Marcel Polak David
- [In the News](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/latest-news/)
- [Comedy, Community & Catskills Classics](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/comedy-community-catskills-classics/) - Join the Maine Jewish Museum for an unforgettable evening of comedy, music, vaudeville, circus arts, and community.
- [Upcoming Exhibitions](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibits/)
- [Video Highlights Reels](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/video-highlights-reels/) - The Maine Jewish Museum maintains a robust schedule of events, most of which are free and all of which are open to the general public (the Maine Jewish Museum is by no means "just for Jews!") . These Video Highlights Reels provide a glimpse into a select few of our goings-on. We hope they convince
- [Nature Makers: A Four-Week Children's Art Workshop (ages 6 - 12)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/nature-makers/) - Thursday, September 3, 2026 Thursday, September 10, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $35/student/class or $125 for all 4 classes Young artists ages 6–12 are invited to explore the natural world through creativity, imagination, and hands-on artmaking in this four-week workshop series at the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: <br/>Portland’s Jewish History Trail Tour](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hidden-in-plain-sight-portlands-jewish-history-trail-tour/) - Wednesday June 17 Wednesday July 15 Wednesday August 12 Wednesday October 14 Sunday November 1 - SOLD OUT 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Discover Portland’s Jewish past — hidden in plain sight! Join the Maine Jewish Museum for a special guided walking tour of our new Portland Jewish History Trail. From immigrant entrepreneurs and baseball
- [Happy Hour with a Historian: Stained Glass Reflections - The Windows of Maine's Synagogues](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/happy-hour-with-a-historian-stained-glass-reflections/) - Raise a glass and discover the stories told not only through words, but through light.
- [M. ANNENBERG: WHAT DON'T WE KNOW AND WHY DON'T WE KNOW IT?](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/marcia-annenberg-what-dont-we-know-and-why-dont-we-know-it/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [ARTIST TALK: TIMOTHY GOLDKIN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/timothy-goldkin/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [GALLERY TOUR: KATHY WEINBERG & JEFFREY ACKERMAN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/gallery-tour-kathy-weinberg-jeffrey-ackerman/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [NEW WORK](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/new-work-2/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [POEMS FROM KAY PACHA](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/poems-from-kay-pacha/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [New Work](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/new-work/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Art Exhibitions](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/) - Our current exhibitions are listed here. Most of the art we exhibit is for sale. Your purchase helps support artists and the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [Past Exhibitions](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/past-exhibits/)
- [At the Table with Author Nhi Aronheim: A Vietnamese–Jewish Fusion Dinner](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/at-the-table-with-author-nhi-aronheim-a-vietnamese-jewish-fusion-dinner/) - Join us for a special evening with celebrated author and TEDx speaker Nhi Aronheim, whose memoir Soles of a Survivor chronicles her remarkable journey
- [The Maine Jewish Museum and You](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship is a vital source of financial support for the Museum and provides a unique branding platform for any organization.
- [History](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/about-us/history/) - The Museum was created to Celebrate and honor the contributions and diversity of Maine’s Jewish immigrants in the context of the American experience.
- [Numbers, Narratives, and Maine Jewish Life:<br/>Colby Student Research](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/numbers-narratives-and-maine-jewish-life/) - Students in David Freidenreich’s Spring 2026 course on the Jews of Maine presented preliminary versions of this research at the Maine Jewish Museum. This research draws on Jewish Maine: The 2024 Community Study and on original interviews. View the presentations Jewish engagement and communal belonging How friends shape Jewish lives (Eric Hernandez) - PDF Document,
- [ARTIST TALK: ROSE MARASCO](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/rose-marasco/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [ROUGH MAGIC AND PARLOR TRICKS](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/rough-magic-and-parlor-tricks/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Lunch, Listen, Learn: A Brown-Bag Conversation with Author Nhi Aronheim](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lunch-listen-learn-a-brown-bag-conversation-with-author-nhi-aronheim/) - Join us for a powerful midday conversation with celebrated author and TEDx speaker Nhi Aronheim, whose memoir Soles of a Survivor chronicles her remarkable journey
- [About Us](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/about-us/) - The Museum showcases photographic and historical displays that highlight the contributions of Maine's Jewish community members, past and present.
- [ARTIST TALK: PAULA GERSTENBLATT WITH LOUIS MILLER](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-paula-gerstenblatt-with-louis-miller/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Young Voices, Shared Stories: Bruce M. Whittier Students Present Their Holocaust Projects at MJM](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/young-voices-shared-stories-bruce-m-whittier-students-present-their-holocaust-projects-at-mjm/) - On May 28, these students will visit the Museum once again — this time to share their final Holocaust projects with the broader community
- [The Delet Program](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/delet/) - The mission of the Delet Program is to open a door to greater understanding of Jews and Judaism among diverse Maine middle and high school students
- [The Maine Jewish Museum and You: Sponsorship Tiers](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/sponsorship/tiers/) - Our sponsors receive a robust set of benefits. We work closely with sponsors discussing suitable projects and designing customized benefit packages
- [Mari’s Story: Memory, Food, and Survival](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/maris-story-memory-food-and-survival/) - Sunday, July 12, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join the Maine Jewish Museum and Teach the Shoah for a powerful gathering of storytelling, conversation, and Hungarian Jewish food. The program begins with a homemade Hungarian Jewish brunch lovingly prepared by MJM Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle, a former award-winning restaurateur and caterer who believes food carries memory, story, and
- [The House at Schumannstrasse 7: A Memoir](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-house-at-schumannstrasse-7-a-memoir/) - What happens when a family’s story is too painful to tell — and one generation decides it must be remembered?
- [Travel with Purpose: <br/>Jewish Heritage Journey in Northern Morocco](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/travel-with-purpose-jewish-heritage-journey-in-northern-morocco/) - Travel Dates: June 2–9, 2026 The Maine Jewish Museum is delighted to partner with Coelle Travel to offer a unique opportunity to explore Jewish history, culture, and community in Northern Morocco — a region rich with centuries of Jewish life and tradition. This thoughtfully curated journey invites travelers to experience vibrant markets, historic synagogues, and
- [Theo, Tevye & Tunes: A Yiddish Party with Aimee Ginsburg Bikel](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/theo-tevye-tunes-a-yiddish-party-with-aimee-ginsburg-bikel/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is traveling to the Jewish Community Alliance for Southern Maine to lead a joyful evening celebrating the music, spirit, and cultural legacy of Theodore Bikel
- [Art Opening Reception: Kathy Weinberg, Jeffrey Ackerman, Rose Marasco](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/kathy-weinberg-jeffrey-ackerman-rose-marasco/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [MY NATURE](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/my-nature/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Employment](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/join/employment/) - If you are interested in working to support the Maine Jewish Museum’s mission, browse our open roles and apply to be part of our team.
- [Numbers, Narratives, and Maine Jewish Life: A Colby Student Poster Session & Community Conversation](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/numbers-narratives-and-maine-jewish-life-a-colby-student-poster-session-community-conversation/) - The Maine Jewish Museum invites you to a thoughtful and participatory afternoon exploring how numbers and narratives together help us understand Jewish life in Maine.
- [The Afro-Semitic Experience: Live in Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-afro-semitic-experience-live-in-concert/) - Thursday, March 26, 2026 7:00 pm What happens when African American musical traditions and Jewish musical traditions meet — not as a fusion experiment, but as a shared language of history, resilience, and joy? The Afro-Semitic Experience answers that question with music that is soulful, searching, celebratory, and deeply human. Rooted in jazz, blues, gospel, swing,
- [DIRECTOR'S CUT](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/directors-cut/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [The Ampersand Project: <br/>Stories of Contemporary Jewish Life in Maine](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/ampersand/) - The Ampersand Project is a statewide initiative exploring the many layers of Jewish life in Maine today.
- [Transversals: Reverberations Across Contested Lines](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/transversals-reverberations-across-contested-lines/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [The Magic of Theodore Bikel: A Centennial Celebration and a Final Tribute by Aimee Ginsburg Bikel](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-magic-of-theodore-bikel-a-centennial-celebration-and-a-final-tribute-by-aimee-ginsburg-bikel/) - Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for a truly special evening with Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, widow of the legendary actor, singer, and activist, Theodore Bikel, z”l, as we celebrate the centennial of this giant of Jewish culture. This program marks Aimee’s final public presentation about Theodore Bikel’s life and legacy —
- [Past Programs and Events- Page 2](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/past-programs-and-events-page-2/)
- [ACCRA!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/accra/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Sabor Judío: Mexican-Jewish Dinner at the Museum (with author Margaret E. Boyle)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/sabor-judio-mexican-jewish-dinner-at-the-museum-with-author-margaret-e-boyle-old-page/) - Sunday, September 29, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Join the JCA and MJM for a sit-down, three-course vegetarian Mexican-Jewish dinner with wine pairings at the Maine Jewish Museum featuring recipes from the soon-to-be-released Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook. Sabor Judío author Margaret E. Boyle will be on hand to answer all your cooking
- [Sabor Judío: Mexican-Jewish Dinner at the Museum (with author Margaret E. Boyle)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/sabor-judeo-mexican-jewish-dinner-at-the-museum-with-author-margaret-e-boyle/) - Join us for a sit-down three-course vegetarian Mexican-Jewish dinner with wine pairings at the Maine Jewish Museum featuring recipes from Sabor Judeo
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group – May](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-hadassah-rimon-book-group-may/) - Sunday, May 24, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Coffee By Design — Roastery Room Join the MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group for an afternoon of lively conversation, connection, and storytelling as we explore the beautiful and fascinating world of Jewish weddings across cultures and continents. This month, we’ll be discussing 100 Jewish
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: Storefronts, Sidewalks, and Jewish Portland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hidden-in-plain-sight-storefronts-sidewalks-and-jewish-portland/) - May 2, 2026 2:00 pm Jane's walk ME Led by: Riva Krut Jewish history is all around us in downtown Portland—if you know where to look. This walking conversation follows the Portland Jewish History Trail to explore how Jewish life took shape in the city through everyday places: storefronts and sidewalks, former businesses and meeting
- [SHALOSH REGALIM (THREE PILGRIMAGE FESTIVALS)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/shalosh-regalim-three-pilgrimage-festivals/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Ampersand: The Story Behind the Story](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/ampersand-the-story-behind-the-story/) - Join Dawn LaRochelle, Hedva Rokach, and Melissa Yaverbaum for an intimate conversation about The Ampersand Project.
- [Exhibition Opening Reception: Guest Curator Myron Beasley, Paula Gerstenblatt, Gary Green](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-reception-guest-curator-myron-beasley-paula-gerstenblatt-gary-green/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [DRAWN BY NATURE: NEW PHOTOGRAPHS](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/drawn-by-nature-new-photographs/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Redlining and Portland's Jewish Community](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/redlining-and-portlands-jewish-community/) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Online via Zoom Jews, like members of Portland's Black, Irish, Italian, and Polish communities, were systematically marginalized by the city's Yankee elites during the first half of the 20th century. The strategies that Jews used to overcome that discrimination, however, often differed from those favored within other marginalized
- [Light in Shadow](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/light-in-shadow/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [MEET THE ARTIST: TAMARA KRENDEL](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/meet-the-artist-tamara-krendel/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [There is Always an &](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/there-is-always-an/) - There Is Always an & is the signature photography exhibition of the Ampersand Project, a first-of-its-kind documentation initiative exploring the layered identities of Jews across Maine.
- [Museum Shop](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/shop/) - The Maine Jewish Museum Shop offers visitors an opportunity to take a piece of the museum experience home with them.
- [Donation Items](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/donation-items/)
- [Lowry’s Lodge Reading Series: National Poetry Month Celebration](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-reading-series-national-poetry-month-celebration/) - Join us for an afternoon of poetry, community, and music in the Maine Jewish Museum’s historic sanctuary.
- [Art Opening Reception: & Project, Hedva Rokach, Tamara Krendel, Ellen Golden](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/art-opening-reception-and-project-hedva-rokach-tamara-krendel-ellen-golden/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [STRATA](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/strata/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [David Krakauer & Kathleen Tagg: Keepers of the Flame — Live in Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/david-krakauer-kathleen-tagg-keepers-of-the-flame-live-in-concert/) - Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) One Longfellow Square, Portland $30 advance • $40 at the door What happens when world-renowned artists spend an intensive week making music with an intergenerational ensemble of Maine musicians — and then everyone takes the stage together? Join us for Keepers of the Flame, a
- [Shalom & Shamrocks: <br/>An Irish–Jewish Corned Beef Feast ☘️✡️](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/shalom-shamrocks-an-irish-jewish-corned-beef-feast-☘️✡️/) - Irish corned beef dinner or Jewish corned beef sandwich on rye? Why choose one when you can have both?
- [There’s Always an Angle (&): A Mobile Photography Workshop with Hedva Rokach](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/theres-always-an-angle-a-mobile-photography-workshop-with-hedva-rokach/) - Food tells stories. So do hands, tables, light, and what’s left behind after a meal.
- [“The Nightingale’s Encores” With Thomas Wolf](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/the-nightingales-encores-with-thomas-wolf/) - Part storytelling, part live music, The Nightingale’s Encores is a wholly entertaining, multimedia narrated concert experience building on last year’s sold-out Nightingale’s Sonata performance.
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group – March](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-hadassah-rimon-book-group-march/) - Sunday, March 15, 2026 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Coffee By Design — Roastery Room A good book, great company, and the comforting hum of coffee roasting in the background — sounds like a perfect Sunday afternoon to us! Please join the MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group as we gather once again in the cozy
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group – February](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-hadassah-rimon-book-group-february/) - All aboard! Please join the MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group as we gather to discuss Next Stop by Benjamin Resnick.
- [Happy Hour with a Historian: From Maine to the Marne](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/happy-hour-with-a-historian-from-maine-to-marne/) - Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and compelling storytelling as we gather for Happy Hour with a Historian.
- [From the Holocaust to Maine: A Book Launch & Conversation with Jack Montgomery](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/from-the-holocaust-to-maine-a-book-launch-conversation-with-jack-montgomery/) - Join us for an evening honoring memory, resilience, and community at the Maine Jewish Museum
- [Opera Maine Serenade](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/serenade/) - Opera Maine is partnering with the Maine Jewish Museum to present a special Serenade in our beautifully restored historic synagogue sanctuary.
- [Printscaping](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/printscaping/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group – January](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-hadassah-rimon-book-group-january/) - Sunday, January 25 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Please join us for the January meeting of the MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group as we gather to discuss Hostage by Eli Sharabi. In this moving memoir, Sharabi shares his experience of captivity and the long road that follows, offering readers a deeply personal reflection on endurance,
- [A Night of Music, from Buenos Aires to Maine!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/a-night-of-music-from-buenos-aires-to-maine/) - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Concert @ 6:30pm-7:30pm VIP pre-concert reception@ 5:15pm. Join us for a one of a kind concert featuring cantor, multi instrumentalist and touring artist Diego Rubinsztein from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Along with Cantor Sheila Nesis, they will transport you to Latin America sharing a repertoire that includes songs in Hebrew, Spanish and
- [Past Programs and Events - Page 3](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/past-programs-and-events-page-3/)
- [Color is King](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/color-is-king/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Public Menorah Lighting... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/public-menorah-lighting-in-the-garden/) - Join us in the winter garden at the Maine Jewish Museum for the lighting of our brand-new, one-of-a-kind goat menorah.
- [Tu B’Shevat Wire Tree Sculpture Workshop](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/tu-bshevat-wire-tree-sculpture-workshop/) - Join us for a hands-on Tu B’Shevat workshop where you’ll twist, shape, and sculpt your very own wire tree
- [Seydisfjordur - An Installation](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/seydisfjordur-an-installation/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Zlateh’s Hanukkah Party: A Goat, a Garden & Great Fun](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/zlatehs-hanukkah-party-a-goat-a-garden-great-fun/) - Come celebrate Hanukkah as we officially welcome a beautiful new menorah to our sculpture garden
- [Donate](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/donate/) - In these challenging and heartbreaking times, our little Museum is playing a big role, and our work has become even more critical, as have our funding needs.
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group - December 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-hadassah-rimon-book-group-december-2025/) - Bundle up, grab your favorite winter beverage, and join us for our December Book Group as we dive into Jean Meltzer's The Eight Heartbreaks of Chanukah.
- [Up/Rooted](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/up-rooted/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [CURATOR TALK: Dr. Aaron Rosen Discusses Up/Rooted](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/curator-talk-dr-aaron-rosen-discusses-up-rooted/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [MJM + Hadassah + Rimon Book Group - November 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-x-hadassah-x-rimon-book-group-november-2025/) - In November, we will discuss Sarah Tuttle-Singer's memoir, Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered.
- [MJM at the Mariners](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-at-the-mariners-2/) - Saturday, December 6 2025 6:00 pm Hockey, history, and a heaping dose of Maine spirit — let’s go, Mariners! Join the Maine Jewish Museum as we cheer on the Maine Mariners when they face off against the Adirondack Thunder. We’ll be posted up at our very own MJM table, handing out exclusive Museum swag (a
- [Art Opening Reception: Guest Curator Chris Beneman, T.J. Kirkpatrick, Morris David Dorenfeld](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/guest-curator-chris-beneman-tj-fitzgerald-morris-david-dorenfeld/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Hearing Trees](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/hearing-trees/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Lowry’s Lodge Presents: Holiday Open Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-presents-holiday-open-reading/) - Please join hosts Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly for a cozy winter afternoon of poetry, prose, and song at the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [Visit / Contact](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/contact-us/) - Come visit us in the 100-year-old restored Etz Chaim Synagogue building in Portand's historic and trendy East End! Our Location: 267 Congress St Portland, Maine
- [JUST ONE MORE](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/just-one-more/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: <br/>Portland’s Jewish History Trail Tour - October](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hidden-in-plain-sight-portlands-jewish-history-trail-tour-october-26/) - Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Discover Portland’s Jewish past — hidden in plain sight! Join the Maine Jewish Museum for a special guided walking tour of our new Portland Jewish History Trail. From immigrant entrepreneurs and baseball moguls to social justice pioneers and quirky local legends, this tour brings to life
- [Shalom & Shamrocks: <br/>An Irish-Jewish Corned Beef Feast](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/shalom-shamrocks-an-irish-jewish-corned-beef-feast/) - Irish corned beef dinner or Jewish corned beef sandwich on rye? Why choose one when you can have them both!
- [2nd Annual Jewelry Pop-Up Sale](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/2nd-annual-jewelry-pop-up-sale/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [ARTIST TALK: Curator Grant Wahlquist Talks with Artist Jeane Cohen](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/curator-grant-wahlquist-talks-with-artist-jeane-cohen/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Jeane Cohen: Mesmer's Garden](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/jeane-cohen-mesmers-garden/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Art Opening Reception: Guest Curator Dr. Aaron Rosen, Roy Gyongy Fox, Jesse Melchiskey](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/roy-gyongy-fox-guest-curator-aaron-rosen-jesse-melchiskey/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: <br/>Portland’s Jewish History Trail Tour- September](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hidden-in-plain-sight-portlands-jewish-history-trail-tour-sept-14/) - Sunday, September 14 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Discover Portland’s Jewish past — hidden in plain sight! Join the Maine Jewish Museum for a special guided walking tour of our new Portland Jewish History Trail. From immigrant entrepreneurs and baseball moguls to social justice pioneers and quirky local legends, this tour brings to life the
- [Hidden in Plain Sight: <br/>Portland’s Jewish History Trail Tour - September](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hidden-in-plain-sight-portlands-jewish-history-trail-tour-sept-21/) - Sunday, September 21 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Discover Portland’s Jewish past — hidden in plain sight! Join the Maine Jewish Museum for a special guided walking tour of our new Portland Jewish History Trail. From immigrant entrepreneurs and baseball moguls to social justice pioneers and quirky local legends, this tour brings to life the
- [Art Opening Reception: Jeane Cohen, Katy Helman, Rachael Cerrotti, Joyce Ellen Weinstein](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/art-opening-jeane-cohen-katy-helman-rachael-cerrotti/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [In the Beginning: An Artist's Interpretation](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/in-the-beginning-an-artists-interpretation/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Happy Hour with a Historian: Today’s Maine Jewish Community in Historical Perspective](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/happy-hour-with-a-historian-todays-maine-jewish-community-in-historical-perspective/) - Monday, October 27 2025 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Raise a glass and dive into history! This installment of Happy Hour with a Historian brings us something truly exciting: the brand-new Maine Jewish Community Study. Rabbi Dr. David Freidenreich, the Museum’s Historian-in-Residence, will share insights from this landmark report while placing the findings in the wider
- [Echoes Across Time: A Photograph, A Mystery, and the Shadows of the Holocaust](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/echoes-across-time-a-photograph-a-mystery-and-the-shadows-of-the-holocaust/) - Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM How can a single photograph change everything? When an image discovered at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum revealed an unexpected personal connection, Portlander Ed Schultz and his sister found themselves drawn into a remarkable journey. Soon, they were invited to join a PBS film crew traveling
- [ON THE FENCE](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/on-the-fence/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Happy Hour with a Historian: Portland’s Jewish History Trail](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/happy-hour-with-a-historian-portlands-jewish-history-trail/) - Monday, September 8 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Raise a glass and dive into history! Join us for a lively evening with historian Riva Krut, who will share the fascinating story behind the brand-new Portland Jewish History Trail — how it came to be, the hidden gems it uncovers, and the surprising characters you’ll meet
- [Historical Exhibitions](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/historical-exhibitions/) - There are Jews in Maine? We get this question all the time by visitors who never expected to find a Jewish Museum in Maine. While small, the Maine Jewish community is vibrant, with a rich, diverse, and colorful history spanning hundreds of years. Our interactive exhibits and permanent collections pay tribute to generations of people
- [On the Chocolate Trail: Lunch and Learn at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/on-the-chocolate-trail-lunch-and-learn-at-the-jewish-community-alliance-of-southern-maine/) - Books and chocolate - Our Visiting Scholar and chocolate expert Rabbi Deborah Prinz will discuss the intersection between Jews and chocolate
- [On the Chocolate Trail: Tu B'Shevat Chocolate Pop-Up Dinner at the Museum](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/on-the-chocolate-trail-tu-bshevat-chocolate-pop-up-dinner-at-the-museum/) - Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Chocoholics, this one's for you! Join us for a curated sit-down, three-course, vegetarian dinner with wine pairings at the Maine Jewish Museum — every course will have chocolate as one of the ingredients! The theme of trees will be woven throughout the dinner in honor of
- [Chocolate Pop-Up Dinner](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/chocolate-pop-up-dinner/) - Thursday, February 13, 2024 6:00 pm -8:39 pm More information coming soon!
- [DSQ: Beethoven & Korngold in Portland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/dsq-beethoven-korngold-in-portland/) - Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:00 pm Join the DSQ for an evening of contrasts as they performs two great works. The program includes the second of Beethoven’s “Razumovsky” quartets, String Quartet in E minor, Op 59 no 2, a work that begins and ends in a stormy manner, similar to the Appassionata Sonata for piano
- [MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group <br/>- September 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-x-hadassah-x-rimon-book-group-september-2025/) - Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM It's baaaaaack — with a new twist! The MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group now offers separate in-person and online sessions for each book selection. Whichever format you choose, lively discourse and warm camaraderie with fellow bookworms are guaranteed. For our kick-off meeting in September,
- [Book Talk: "My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing Not a Burden"](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/book-talk-my-holocaust-legacy-a-blessing-not-a-burden/) - Sunday, October 19 2025 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Join us for a moderated book talk discussing Alex Kor and Graham Honaker's A Blessing, Not a Burden, a powerful and poignant memoir that offers a unique perspective on the Holocaust and its lasting impact. Kor, the son of Holocaust survivors Mickey and Eva Kor, shares
- [Open Volunteer and Internship Opportunities](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/join/open-volunteer-and-internship-opportunities/) - Volunteers and interns are a vital part of everything we do at the Maine Jewish Museum. MJM volunteers provide important support
- [We Share the Same Sky: Friendship During War](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/we-share-the-same-sky-friendship-during-war/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [PHOTOGRAPHER TALK: JACK MONTGOMERY](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/photographer-talk-jack-montgomery/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Off Island](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/off-island/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Twists of Tradition: A Community Challah Braiding Workshop… in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/twists-of-tradition-community-challah-braiding-workshop/) - Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hosted at the Maine Jewish Museum The Maine Jewish Museum, Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, and the Challah Back Girls invite you to a joyful evening of challah braiding, connection, and community. With generous support from the JCA, this hands-on workshop will introduce multiple fun
- [Lowry's Lodge Reading Series](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-reading-series/) - Please join us on a September Sunday to kiss goodbye to summer and embrace Maine's lovely autumn season.
- [Dine and Unwind: A Vegetarian Shabbat Dinner<br/>... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/dine-and-unwind-a-vegetarian-shabbat-dinner/) - Friday, July 18 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm There is no better setting for an outdoor Shabbat dinner than the MJM garden when it's in full bloom! Feast on a bountiful vegetarian buffet dinner, generously sponsored by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, showcasing seasonal local produce, accompanied by multiple flavors of challah courtesy of
- [Dinner and a Movie at the Museum: <br/>The Garden of the Finzi-Continis](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/dinner-and-a-movie-at-the-museum-the-garden-of-the-finzi-continis/) - Join the Maine Jewish Museum and the Maine Jewish Film Festival for a celebration of art, cinema, and the flavors of Italy!
- [2025 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2025-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - View the program View a video of the induction ceremony
- [To Rome and Beyond](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/to-rome-and-beyond/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Eric Finzi: Return to the Garden](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/eric-finzi-return-to-the-garden/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in memory of Alfred Osher. The Maine Jewish Hall of Fame 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. Watch videos of the induction ceremonies and see the list of
- [Exhibition Opening: Eric Finzi, Jack Montgomery, Anita Rabinoff-Goldman](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-eric-finzi-jack-montgomery-anita-rabinoff-goldman/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Wooden Chopsticks Carving Workshop...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/wooden-chopsticks-carving-workshop/) - In this workshop, you will learn how to use a knife to carve your own pair of wooden chopsticks.
- [Flower Bar...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/flower-bar-in-the-museum-garden/) - Come experience Little River Flower Farm's flower bar in the Museum garden!
- [Mastering the Art of Self-Defense: Krav Maga Essentials<br/>...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mastering-the-art-of-self-defense-krav-maga-essentials/) - Discover Krav Maga, the ultimate self-defense system designed to help you avoid confrontation while swiftly and effectively neutralizing threats.
- [MJM Garden Welcomes Zorach's Head of Moses Sculpture](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/mjm-garden-welcomes-zorachs-head-of-moses-sculpture/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [The Hidden Exodus: The Story of Ethiopian Jews and Operation Moses](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-hidden-exodus-the-story-of-ethiopian-jews-and-operation-moses/) - n November 21, 1984, a seven-week clandestine operation to bring the "Bene Israel" -- Ethiopian Jews to Israel -- began.
- [2025 Bach Virtuosi Festival Maine](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/2025-bach-virtuosi-festival-maine/) - Thursday, June 19, 2025 7:30 pm Etz Chaim Synagogue 267 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 An intimate concert at Etz Chaim Synagogue opens with Sonata for Solo Violin in G minor BWV 1001, a solo violin work, followed by a selection of vocal works from Tilge Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083 performed by soprano Sherezade
- [The Notorious RBG Workout...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-notorious-rbg-workout-museum-garden-style/) - Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM The Notorious RBG, when asked in 2017 about the most important person in her life, responded, "My personal trainer." The late Supreme Court justice's twice-weekly workouts were credited with keeping her physically and mentally spry well into her octogenarian years and spawned a book detailing her
- [Brine and Dine: Mastering the Art of Pickling<br/>...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/brine-and-dine-mastering-the-art-of-pickling/) - Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to make extra-crunchy lacto-fermented pickles! We'll use knives and other kitchen tools to prepare the vegetables and follow a few time-tested and well-honed recipes to craft these delicious and healthy fermented foods. Participants will leave with two pints of handmade pickles (sour garlic/dill and
- [Turbulence, Fragility, Resilience](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/joanne-tarlin-turbulence-fragility-resilience/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: Joanne Tarlin](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-joanne-tarlin/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Yiddish Song Workshop and Zingeray <br/>with A Glezele Tey](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/yiddish-song-workshop-and-zingeray-with-a-glezele-tey/) - Join members of acclaimed klezmer performers A Glezele Tey for an afternoon of singing Yiddish folk songs and learning about Ashkenazi music & culture, with live musical accompaniment.
- [no one leaves home unless: A Conversation with Artist Emily Hass and Poet Anna Wrobel](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/no-one-leaves-home-unless-emily-hass-anna-wrobel/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Lowry's Lodge Spring Open Poetry Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-spring-open-poetry-reading/) - Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm April is National Poetry Month! Please join us for poetry, chocolates, and time together. Our featured reader is Maine poet, Wayne O'Brien to be followed by an Open Poetry Hour. Throw in some music, laughter and literary wisdom for a Sunday afternoon in Spring well spent.
- [Streets of Change: How Urban Renewal <br/>Shaped Jewish Life in Portland’s East End](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/streets-of-change-how-urban-renewal-shaped-jewish-life-in-portlands-east-end/) - In the 1930s, Portland was home to over 600 Jewish households, with kosher markets, clothing stores and three synagogues.
- [MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group<br/> - April 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-x-hadassah-x-rimon-book-group-april-2025/) - 's baaaaack – with a new twist! The beloved MJM X Hadassah Book Group is now combining forces with Rimon
- [no one leaves home unless](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/no-one-leaves-home-unless/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [YAYA](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/tigist-yoseph-ron-yaya/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Photographer Talk: Ron Faris](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/photographer-talk-ron-faris/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Seeing Torah: A Visual Midrash](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/seeing-torah-a-visual-midrash/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Being There and Everywhere](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/being-there-and-everywhere/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Exhibition Opening: Emily Hass, Joanne Tarlin, Ron Faris, Tigist Yoseph Ron](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/emily-hass-joanne-tarlin-ron-faris-tigist-yoseph-ron/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [The Passover Guest: An Interactive Children's Musical](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-passover-guest/) - The Maine Jewish Museum proudly presents The Passover Guest, an Interactive Children’s Musical told through storytelling, singing and a bit of mystery!
- [Maine Jewish Museum announces 2025 Inductees to the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame.](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/maine-jewish-museum-announces-2025-inductees-to-the-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - Eight new inductees to be enshrined in a ceremony at 3 pm on Sunday June 8th, 2025. 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
- [Traces](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/traces/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: Masha Ryskin and Serge Marchetta](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/masha-ryskin-and-serge-marchetta/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [2025 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/2025-mjhf/) - Event takes place Sunday June 8th 3-5:30pm Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher Host Committee in formation Read the Host Committee Letter To join Host Committee Co-chaired by Jeff and Paula Finegold and Mark and Kathy Aranson, or to purchase tickets for attendance please click the Buy Tickets button below. Buy
- [MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group<br/> - February 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-x-hadassah-x-rimon-book-group-january-2025/) - 's baaaaack – with a new twist! The beloved MJM X Hadassah Book Group is now combining forces with Rimon
- [Lorica: Masks of Eternity](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/lorica-masks-of-eternity-craig-becker-linda-gerson/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Exhibition Opening: Masha Ryskin & Serge Marchetta, Craig Becker, Linda Gerson](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/masha-ryskin-serge-marchetta-craig-becker-linda-gerson/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Elements of Light and Color](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/elements-of-light-and-color/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: Audrey Gottlieb and Abdi Nor Iftin in Conversation](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-audrey-gottlieb-and-abdi-nor-iftin-in-conversation/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Chug Sameach: Trivia Night at the Museum! 2025](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/chug-sameach-trivia-night-at-the-museum-2/) - Trivia Night is BACK at the Maine Jewish Museum! Mike Poirier (a.k.a. "Trivia Mike") will again be our host for two rounds of general trivia.
- [DaPonte String Quartet: Hayden & Korngold](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet-hayden-korngold/) - Come experience the storied DaPonte String Quartet at MJM!
- [The Shifting Sands of Somalia](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-shifting-sands-of-somalia/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [2021 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2021-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - The 2021 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony September 19, 2021 Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher View the Program
- [2019 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2019-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - The 2021 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday, September 22, 2019 Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher View the program View a video of the induction ceremony
- [2023 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2023-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - The 2021 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday, May 21, 2023 Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher View the Program
- [2025 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Nominations](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2025-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame-nominations/) - 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, 2021, and 2023
- [2018 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/2018-maine-jewish-hall-of-fame/) - The 2018 Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday, October 7, 2018 Presented by Dorothy Suzi Osher in Memory of Alfred Osher View the program
- [A Tale of Love and Prison: The Poetry of Mahvash Sabet and the Baha'i-Jewish Connection](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/a-tale-of-love-and-prison-the-poetry-of-mahvash-sabet-and-the-bahai-jewish-connection/) - Sunday, February 2, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Baha'i community shares many similarities with the Jewish community, including ongoing struggles with persecution and deep commitment to tikkun olam (world healing). In this spirit of kinship, please join us for a Baha'i poetry reading by acclaimed Maine poet Sandra Lynn Hutchison , a personal account of
- [Haadassah X MJM Book Group - January 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/haadassah-x-mjm-book-group-january-2024/) - We will be meeting at a Book Group member’s private home to discuss The Last of the Doughboys by Richard Rubin and the author will be dropping in to say hello
- [Season 2, Episode 1](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/season-2-episode-1/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Closing Reception for Rick Graff: Season 2, Episode 1](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/closing-reception-for-rick-graff-season-2-episolde-1/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [PSO Chamber Series: PSO Strings with David Krakauer](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/pso-chamber-series-pso-strings-with-david-krakauer/) - Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00 PM In honor of its 100th anniversary season, the Portland Symphony Orchestra steps beyond Merrill Auditorium and brings the music to you. This all-new Chamber Music series celebrates the intimate and artistically vibrant nature of small musician led groups as they perform on stages throughout the state of Maine. Guest
- [Surviving Visions: Vienna and Prague 1939-1942](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/surviving-visions-vienna-and-prague/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Japanese Sushi Girls](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/japanese-sushi-girls/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Artist Talk: Hedva Rokach and Sushi Reception](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-hedva-rokach-and-sushi-event/) - Photographer Hedva Rokach will be in the Spiegel Gallery to talk about her current exhibition. A sushi reception provided by Yosaku will follow.
- [Maine Jewish Hall of Fame Call for Nominations](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-hall-of-fame-2022-call-for-nominations/) - We invite the entire community to nominate a deserving individual or couple during the open public nomination period
- [MJM at the Mariners](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-at-the-mariners/) - Join the Maine Jewish Museum's for Jewish Heritage Night with the Mariners! A limited number of discounted tickets are available
- [Exhibition Opening: Rick Graff, Marlene D'Orazio Adler, Hedva Rokach, Audrey Gottlieb](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-richard-graff-marlene-dorazio-adler-audrey-gottlieb/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Lowry's Lodge Holiday Open Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-holiday-open-reading/) - Cozy up and settle into the Season of Lights with poets Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly hosting a reading in MJM's chapel.
- [Ancient Text Renewed](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/ancient-text-renewed/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [I Have Been a Mystery to Myself](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/i-have-been-a-mystery-to-myself/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Join the Host Committee](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/fashion-food-and-fundraiser-2024/host-committee/) - Fashion, Food, and Fun(d)raiser: A Celebration of Our Diverse Community" is so much more than "just" a fashion show: this Event brings together Mainers.
- [Stitch Them Home: Yellow Ribbon Exhibition for Our Loved Ones Held Hostage](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/stitch-them-home-yellow-ribbon-exhibition-for-our-loved-ones-held-hostage/) - This pop-up exhibition features yellow ribbons hand-stitched by diverse Maine community members in solidarity with the civilians still held hostage in Gaza.
- [Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/thanksgiving-centerpiece-workshop/) - Join us for a flower arranging workshop to create an eye-catching centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. N
- [Two-Day Jewelry Pop-Up Sale](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/two-day-jewelry-pop-up-sale/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Exhibit Opening: Garry Mitchell, Andy Graham, and Natasha Mayers](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-garry-mitchell-andy-graham-and-natasha-mayers/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibition Opening: Stitch Them Home: Yellow Ribbon Exhibition for Our Loved Ones Held Hostage](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibition-opening-stitch-them-home-yellow-ribbon-exhibition-for-our-loved-ones-held-hostage/) - Thursday, August 1, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us as we unveil our pop-up exhibition in solidarity with the 116 innocent civilians still held hostage in Gaza. Guest Curators Camille and Anya Davidson will give a brief presentation and q&a. Light refreshments will be served. A moving experience is guaranteed.
- [Overlay](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/overlay/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Closing Reception for Overlay](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/closing-reception-for-overlay/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group<br/> - November 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mjm-x-hadassah-x-rimon-book-group-november-2024/) - It's baaaaaack — with a new twist! The beloved MJM X Hadassah Book Group is now combining forces with Rimon, the new Portland Women's Jewish Group
- [A paler shade](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/a-paler-shade/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [<em>The Ninth Night of Hanukkah</em>: A Children's Hanukkah Musical told through Storytelling, Singing,<br/>and Movement](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-ninth-night-of-hanukkah-a-childrens-hanukkah-musical-told-through-storytelling-singing-and-movement/) - The Ninth Night of Hanukkah, puts a fresh twist on a Hanukkah: celebrating a ninth night with new neighbors and friends
- [MARAIS CHILDREN OF THE SHOAH & AUJOURD’HUI À PARIS](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/marais-children/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: RUTH SYLMOR](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-ruth-sylmor/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [ARTIST TALK: Yvonne Maiden](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-yvonne-maiden/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Exhibition Opening: Arthur Yanoff, Yvonne Maiden, Don Peterson](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-arthur-yanoff-yvonne-maiden-don-peterson/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Echoes of the Other](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/echoes-of-the-other/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook (Book Launch and Meet-the-Author)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/sabor-judeo-the-jewish-american-cookbook-book-launch-and-meet-the-author/) - Join us for a sit-down, three-course vegetarian Mexican-Jewish dinner with wine pairings at the Maine Jewish Museum
- [The Teaching of Isaac Luria to Reflections on Melville and Other Paintings](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-teaching-of-isaac-luria-to-reflections-on-melville-and-other-paintings/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: PENELOPE JONES & DEBORAH KLOTZ](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-penelope-jones-deborah-klotz/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [DaPonte String Quartet - September 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet-september-2024/) - They're baaaaack... in their new configuration as a quartet again! Join the DaPonte String Quartet at MJM
- [Tuscany’s Multifaith Renaissance: How the Medicis Brought Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Merchants Together in Northern Italy](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/tuscanys-multifaith-renaissance-how-the-medicis-brought-jewish-christian-and-muslim-merchants-together-in-northern-italy/) - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Travel back in time to 17th-century Italy and the forgotten world of Ferdinando de Medici's Livorno... all during your lunch break! The Medicis were the most influential family in the Republic of Florence and later Duchy of Tuscany. For centuries, the port they built in Livorno
- [We Will Dance Again: A Tribute to Our Loved Ones Held Hostage Through Poetry, Music, and Dance](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/we-will-dance-again-a-tribute-to-our-loved-ones-held-hostage-through-poetry-music-and-dance/) - We invite you to join us for a tribute to our loved ones held hostage through poetry, music, and dance.
- [Exhibit Opening: Deborah Klotz + Penelope Jones, Ruth Sylmor, Adam Powers](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-deborah-klotz-penny-jones-ruth-sylmor-adam-powers/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Fashion, Food, and Fun(d)raiser:](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/fashion-food-and-fundraiser-2024/) - A fabulous evening awaits: we invite you to join us for a night of fashion, food, and fun to celebrate our diverse community through the stories we wear.
- [Jews in the Garden: Book Launch... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/jews-in-the-garden-book-launch-in-the-garden/) - Join us in the Museum Garden as author Judy Rakowsky discusses her newly-published book Jews in the Garden a shocking true story of untold World War II secrets.
- [Two Wheels to Freedom: The Story of a Young Jew, Wartime Resistance, and a Daring Escape <br/>(Book Launch)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/two-wheels-to-freedom-book-launch/) - Join us as author Arthur J. Magida discuses his book Two Wheels to Freedom: The Story of a Young Jew, Wartime.
- [Thrift Flip... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/thrift-flip-in-the-garden/) - We will use the clothing as our blank canvas and start by sketching some different designs that work with the contours of our clothing.
- [Floral Arrangement Workshop... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/floral-arrangement-workshop-in-the-garden/) - Hosting a party this month? Learn how to design your own petite centerpiece! Bring flowers from your garden OR use locally sourced flowers provided by Petalage.
- [MJM X Hadassah X Rimon Book Group<br/> - September 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/haadassah-x-mjm-book-group-september-2024/) - 's baaaaack – with a new twist! The beloved MJM X Hadassah Book Group is now combining forces with Rimon
- ["I'm a Jewish Mainer" Youth Art Contest: Winner Celebration and Reception](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/im-a-jewish-mainer-youth-art-contest-winner-celebration-and-reception/) - Join us for a celebration and reception in honor of the winners of MJM's inaugural "I'm a Jewish Mainer" Youth Art Contest!
- [On Peninsula](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/on-peninsula/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Dr. Judith Goldstein Discusses William Zorach](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/talk-judith-goldstein/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Lowry's Lodge Summer Open Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-summer-open-reading/) - Bring your beach and garden sunshine to light up the little chapel with words of beauty born from the Earth.
- [MJM ONLINE ART AUCTION](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/online-art-auction/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Constructed (Disquiet)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/constructed-disquiet/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Beading Workshop: <br/>Make Your Own Wildflower Bracelet... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/beading-workshop-make-your-own-wildflower-bracelet-in-the-garden/) - Design your own jewelry to wear to your next summer soiree -you will learn how to make a stylish "wildflower bracelet" from four strands of quality glass beads
- [In the Garden: Botanical Mosaics](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/in-the-garden-botanical-mosaics/) - "In 1929, my grandparents took my 6-year-old mother from NYC to visit the family in Poland. I have two small black and white photographs of the family group."
- [Drawing Workshop with Adeline Goldminc-Tronzo.<br/>.. in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/drawing-workshop-with-adeline-goldminc-tronzo-in-the-garden/) - Maine artist Adeline Goldminc-Tronzo, will lead attendees in paper and pencil/ballpoint/charcoal drawings inspired by the blooms all around us.
- [Summer In the Museum Garden 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/summer-in-the-museum-garden-2024/) - There is nothing quite like summer in Maine, from picture-perfect sunny days to beach walks to ocean breezes to dining al fresco.
- [GUEST CURATOR TALK: LIN LISBERGER](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/guest-curator-talk-lin-lisberger/) - Guest Curator and Portland-based artist Lin Lisberger discusses the work of sculptors and painters included in this exhibition. Light refreshments served.
- [Let's Work Together...](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/fashion-food-and-fundraiser-2024/work-together/) - Many of our past sponsors have reported that their involvement with this Event has helped their company grow as others were interested in what they had to offer
- [Wild and Wondrous: Seeking the Divine in Nature](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/wild-and-wondrous/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Breathwork Class with Lisa Silverman... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/breathwork-class-with-lisa-silverman/) - There will be an introduction, concentrated breath practice, and a relaxation exercise at the end. No previous knowledge required.
- [Watercolor Florals Workshop... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/watercolor-florals-workshop-in-the-garden/) - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm $20 materials fee Let the riot of July color in our Museum garden inspire you with this watercolor workshop! Learn how to use a limited color palette and minimalist floral shapes to create beautiful pieces of art. You will take home a greeting card and a
- [Wire Tree Sculpture Workshop... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/wire-tree-sculpture-workshop-in-the-garden/) - During this two-hour class, Ryan Kelley will teach you how to create a wire tree in any style you want on an adult closed-fist-sized rock.
- [I'm A Jewish Mainer Youth Art Contest 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/im-a-jewish-mainer-youth-art-contest-2024/) - Our inaugural competition encourages young people throughout the state to reflect on their experiences growing up Jewish in Maine.
- [The Center of the World: In Memoriam](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/center-of-the-world/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [The Center of the World: In Memoriam](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/center-of-the-world-in-memoriam/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [Exhibition Opening: Constructed (Disquiet)](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-constructed-disquiet/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Cribbage for Beginners.. in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/cribbage-for-beginners-in-the-garden/) - Join the cribbage craze! Cribbage, a card and board game that dates back to 17th century England, has long been popular in Maine.
- [All About Water](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/all-about-water/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [ARTIST TALK: JOYCE ELLEN WEINSTEIN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-joyce-ellen-weinstein/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Don't Get Too Precious](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/dont-get-too-precious/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [MEET THE ARTIST: ANDY ROSEN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/meet-the-artist-andy-rosen/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [Global Charoset: A Culinary Journey <br/>with Israeli Wine Pairings](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/global-charoset-a-culinary-journey-with-israeli-wine-pairings/) - Get inspired for Pesach with this in-depth exploration of charoset and a curated wine pairing experience! Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle will show you how
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - March 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/haadassah-x-mjm-book-group-march-2024-2/) - This month, we will bemeeting at a Book Group member's private home to discuss Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - May 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/may-2024/) - We will be discussing Susan J. Eischeid's Mistress of Life and Death: The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl, Head Overseer of the Women's Camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau
- [One-Day Kosher Pesach Wine Sale and Fundraiser](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/one-day-kosher-pesach-wine-sale-and-fundraiser/) - Monday, April 22 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Don't get stuck serving Manischewitz this Pesach! Thanks to the generosity of local wine enthusiast, Dr. Peter Rubin, we have a LIMITED number of premium kosher Pesach wines (most from Eretz Yisroel) for sale at MJM. First come, first serve, and when we run out, we run
- [Exhibition Opening: Andy Rosen, Whitney River, Ted Arnold](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-andy-rosen-whitney-rivers/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [As He Saw It ... Then](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/as-he-saw-it-then/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR TED ARNOLD EXHIBITION](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/ted-arnold-reception/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [ARTIST TALK: WHITNEY RIVER](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-whitney-river/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [On Belonging](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/on-belonging-whitney-river/) - Embracing the sacred universality of the circle, Eastern Spirituality, and the ability of a simple plant to symbolize life force.
- [I'm A Jewish Mainer Youth Art Contest 2024<br/>Criteria, Information, and Deadlines](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/im-a-jewish-mainer-youth-art-contest-2024/ijm-2024-info/) - Purpose The I'm a Jewish Mainer Youth Art Contest encourages young people throughout the state to reflect on their experiences growing up Jewish in Maine and express their Maine Jewish pride through art. Submissions are enthusiastically welcomed from youth of all backgrounds with any connection to Judaism/Jewishness. Art Criteria Original artwork created by students in
- [Exhibition Opening: Joyce Ellen Weinstein, Margie Patlak](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-joyce-ellen-weinstein-margie-patlak/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Molly Bajgot Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/molly-bajgot-concert/) - Join for an inspiring evening of new Jewish music and powerful song with Molly Bajgot. Molly will share music from her new first full-length album, Revelry.
- [CATALOG RELEASE - FATHER AND DAUGHTER: WILLIAM ZORACH AND DAHLOV IPCAR](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/catalog-release-father-and-daughter-william-zorach-and-dahlov-ipcar/) - Meet Rachel Walls, Guest Curator of “Father and Daughter: William Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar,” as MJM celebrates the catalog release for this exhibition.
- [Dahlov Ipcar Panel Discussion](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/dahlov-ipcar-panel-discussion/) - Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:00 pm -8:30 pm In conjunction with the exhibition, “Father and Daughter: William Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar,” MJM presents a panel discussion about beloved Maine artist Dahlov Ipcar. Guest curator Rachel Walls will moderate the discussion and panelists include Carl Little and Pat Davidson Reef. About the Panelists Art critic, author,
- [Tuesday Tours with Ted](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/tuesday-tours-with-ted/) - Join Ted Fleischaker, the Maine Jewish Museum's "building specialist," for a tour of the museum with a focus on our historic synagogue's fascinating history.
- [They Sat There, Feeling Happy Together: A Children's Movement Workshop](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/they-sat-there-feeling-happy-together-a-childrens-movement-workshop/) - This FREE workshop for children ages 6+ demonstrates creative tools used to make "They Sat There, Feeling Happy Together: A Theatrical Modern Dance Performance”
- [Mayo Street Arts X MJM: Trio Sefardi Does Portland!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mayo-street-arts-x-mjm-trio-sefardi-does-portland/) - Trio Sefardi will be at Mayo Street singing songs in Judeo-Espanyol as well as newer songs by Flory that celebrate memory of now lost communities of the Balkans
- [Kahn + Kennedy Artist Talk and Demo](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/kahn-kennedy-artist-talk-and-demo/) - The two photographers will meet guests in the Spiegel Gallery to talk about their current exhibition and give a demonstration of their collaborative cyanotype process.
- [Plein Air Paintings](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/plein-air-paintings/) - Natasha Mayers has been called “the heart and soul of activist art in Maine” -widely known for her work supervising more than 600 school and community murals.
- [Witness to War](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/witness-to-war-ukrainian-photographers-react/) - We felt compelled to do our part to document Putin's war against Ukrainians through an exhibition of original photographs in the Museum.
- [When Midnight Comes Around](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/when-midnight-comes-around-new-york-city-1976-1986/) - From 1976 to 1986 Gary Green lived in New York City studying photography and worked as a photographer's assistant by day and spent nights at CBGB's and Max's Kansas City
- [Watering Holes](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/where-we-gather-ponds-rivers-and-beaches-of-new-england-and-beyond/) - Beloved Maine and Vermont-based painter Henry Isaacs returns to the Maine Jewish Museum with a selection of landscapes of ponds, beaches, and rivers.
- [Violins of Hope](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/violins-of-hope/) - A collaboration between the Portland Symphony Orchestra and MJM showcasing a collection of violins that were rescued from the Holocaust and lovingly restored.
- [Unchanged Portland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/unchanged-portland/) - These images document commercial buildings and storefronts in and around Portland, Maine - unchanged since the photographer's arrival in the mid-1970s
- [The Okinawa Letters, A Rabbi on the Fringe](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-okinawa-letters-a-rabbi-on-the-fringe/) - Shira Singer has been dyeing and patterning cloth for many years, most recently with locally harvested plant materials - making art with people of all ages.
- [The Hole in the Net](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-hole-in-the-net-the-art-of-steve-marcus/) - Internationally acclaimed New York City artist Steve Marcus’ newest exhibition is a whimsical journey into a cartoon world of Kosher folk art.
- [The Forces of Entropy](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-forces-of-entropy/) - Beloved Portland-based artist Rush Brown returns to the Maine Jewish Museum with an exhibition of new and recent work - depicting a diverse reach of subjects.
- [The Blue Door](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/the-blue-door/) - The Blue Door: Israel’s Diversity and Dilemma - speaks to Israel’s very current moment, especially where issues of democracy and annexation are concerned.
- [Sun. Water. Weeds](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/sunlight-water-seaweeds/) - Kahn+Kennedy’s photographs are meditations on the fleeting quality of sun glint on water- a combination of nature study and scientific wonder.
- [Steve and Judy Halpert Photography Collection, Part II](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/steve-and-judy-halpert-photography-collection-part-ii/) - Steve and Judy Halpert have been supporters of photography and film for years and have been acquiring photographs since the early 1960s.
- [Remembering June](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/remembering-june-my-time-in-the-june-fitzpatrick-gallery-1994-2005/) - With this exhibition, MJM and artist Vivien Russe honor the memory of June Fitzpatrick, a prominent member of the Maine arts community.
- [Rekindled](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/rekindled/) - Inspired by folk art traditions and her love of the natural world, Lynne Shulman’s sculptures and reliefs explore narratives of human and animal connections.
- [Play Date: Ceramics and Watercolor Paintings](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/play-date-ceramics-and-watercolor-paintings/) - Play Date brings together years of process-driven paintings and ceramics - created in a state of responsiveness to material, shape, color and form.
- [PerSlovak 2.0](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/perslovak-2-0-2/) - An interactive exhibition where visitors will have the opportunity to create their own version, out of 9 million possibilities, what it looks like to be Jewish.
- [NYC Street Dance](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/nyc-street-dance/) - There’s quiet and chaos hope and despair in New York City. While your eyes lift to the skyline you can miss the heartbeat of life pounding on the streets below
- [Narrative Thread](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/sarah-haskell/) - As a seeker, maker and creative pathfinder her medium is most often thread. Sarah’s artwork explores the cross over between text and textile.
- [My Real Life](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/my-real-life/) - "Painting is my life, my love, my ... obsession. It is only when I am in front of a canvas that I begin to know who I am."
- [Lucid Dreams](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/lucid-dreams/) - Jack Montgomery Maine Jewish Museum - Speigel Gallery November 4 2022 – January 5 2023 When I was a boy, I had a lovely little sailing dinghy, no more than ten feet long. In the evening I took great pleasure running before the wind with the centerboard up, just skimming that surface between the bay
- [Looking Closely](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/looking-closely/) - Halpert is intrigued by connections, how one structure attaches to, or influences, another. She invites you to look closely.
- [Lifeline](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/lifeline-family-trees-a-dedication-to-the-eliazer-josef-harnik-family/) - Margaret (Magi) Leland uses a poetic eye to abstract and interpret the natural world. In this show, she focuses on poetic.
- [Intertidal](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/intertidal/) - For the past twenty six years a significant part of my work has been focused on painting land and seascapes throughout the year.
- [Howard Fussiner at 100](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/howard-fussiner-at-100-maine-landscapes/) - Painter Howard Fussiner was known for his modern figurative work and his parade paintings-drawing great inspiration from his summers spent in Deer Isle Maine
- [Handmade](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/handmade/) - Originally from New York, pop-up exhibition artist Mark Little received degrees from Alfred University and Massachusetts College of Art.
- [Generational Layers: Gerstenblatt-Berg Family Collage Portraits](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/generational-layers-gerstenblatt-berg-family-collage-portraits/) - This exhibit of 17 collage portraits paintings anchors individual experiences in a collective narrative of Jewish immigration in the early 1900s.
- [Garry Mitchell, Recent Paintings](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/recentpaintings/) - In these paintings, I’m creating a space, or a place, or an atmosphere that I can populate with a visual vocabulary of simple forms.
- [Foremothers and Forefathers](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/foremothers-and-forefathers/) - "In 1929, my grandparents took my 6-year-old mother from NYC to visit the family in Poland. I have two small black and white photographs of the family group."
- [Following the Light](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/following-the-light-photographs-by-judy-glickman/) - "Following the Light" is a departure for Glickman from over 40 years of black-and-white film and darkroom work.
- [Father and Daughter: William Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/william-zorach/) - With this exhibition, MJM and artist Vivien Russe honor the memory of June Fitzpatrick, a prominent member of the Maine arts community.
- [FATHER AND DAUGHTER: DAHLOV IPCAR](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/father-and-daughter-dahlov-ipcar/) - Over 20 works from Dahlov Ipcar’s personal collection, the majority of which were created in her studio and later hung in her residence on Robinhood Farm will be shown in this exhibition.
- [Color Fields - Monoprints](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/color-fields-monoprints/) - The monoprints in this exhibit are a tribute to color. Busing's use of shapes and forms accompany the color in her carefully executed poetic manner.
- [Breathe in Water](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/breathe-in-water/) - Water is restorative and vital in all its forms. The paradox of water is in its character as peaceful yet invigorating, both life-giving and life-threatening.
- [Fighting White Supremacy in 2021](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/fighting-white-supremacy-in-2021-from-charlottesville-to-the-capitol/) - From Charlottesville to the Capitol Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:00 pm Presented by the JCA’s Community Relations Council From the Charlottesville violence to the Capitol insurrection to the shootings in Atlanta targeting the Asian American community, hate crimes and domestic extremism are at record levels — and we’re facing a dangerous and dire threat of
- [Writing to Keep the Dead Alive](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/writing-to-keep-the-dead-alive-motherhood-and-modern-jewish-identity-in-poetry/) - How does our cultural identity influence our lives? Our art? Our ability to parent? How do we preserve the memory of our ancestors while living modern lives?
- [WILLIAM ZORACH PANEL DISCUSSION](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/william-zorach-panel-discussion/) - Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In conjunction with the exhibition, “Father and Daughter: William Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar,” MJM presents a panel discussion about renowned artist and sculptor William Zorach. In this exhibition, guest curated by Rachel Walls, 7 works in bronze created between 1949 and 1956 will be shown together
- [What is Shalom House?](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/what-is-shalom-house/) - Wednesday, March 27, 2022 2:00 pm Shalom House is a non-profit mental health agency that provides housing and services to adults from all backgrounds who are living with severe mental illness. This year we celebrate our 50th Anniversary of providing Home, Health & Hope with a special exhibition in honor of Nancy Davidson, Curator of
- [Voices of Maine’s Lost Synagogues](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/voices-of-maines-lost-synagogues/) - Jews have been living in Maine for 200 years, practicing in up to 30 active synagogues built to anchor Jewish communities across the state.
- [Violins of Hope PSO Performance](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/violins-of-hope-pso-performance/) - A concert project featuring a private collection of violins, violas, and cellos housed in Israel. All owned by Jewish people during the Holocaust.
- [They Sat There, Feeling Happy Together: A Theatrical Modern Dance Performance](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/they-sat-there-feeling-happy-together-a-theatrical-modern-dance-performance/) - Movement behind “They Sat There, Feeling Happy Together: A Theatrical Modern Dance Performance" is inspired by childhood stories written by Jewish authors.
- [The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-wandering-radiance-selected-poems-of-hilde-domin-translated-by-mark-s-burrows-book-launch/) - Join translator Mark S. Burrows at the Maine Jewish Museum for a fascinating discussion of the recently published The Wandering Radiance.
- [The Diary of Anne Frank](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-diary-of-anne-frank/) - Opera in the Pines presents the Maine premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Grigory Frid. Based on the original text of the famous diary Anne kept.
- [Story Time with the Book Fairy](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/story-time-with-the-book-fairy/) - Join Pam Leo, the Book Fairy, as she reads aloud One Horse Farm by Dahlov Ipcar. Wander the museum with your children to view the Dahlov Ipcar art currently on exhibit.
- [Steve and Judy  Halpert Photography Collection <br/> - A Conversation](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/steve-and-judy-halpert-photography-collection-a-conversation/) - A conversation with photography collectors Steve and Judy Halpert. Their collection encompasses works ranging from vintage to contemporary
- [S'mores, Swimming and Shabbat](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/maine-jewish-summer-camps/) - Do you find yourself humming to the tune of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah at random moments of the day? Then you'll want to be sure to join us in person or online.
- [Repairing The World: Stories From The Tree of Life Film and Discussion](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/repairing-the-world-stories-from-the-tree-of-life-film-and-discussion/) - Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life documents Pittsburgh, PA’s powerful community response to hate and antisemitism.
- [Remembering June: A Panel Discussion](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/remembering-june-a-panel-discussion/) - Panelists discuss the late Maine gallerist June Fitzpatrick’s significant contributions to the Maine art scene and to artists.
- [NEWS / NOT NEWS: A Conversation with M. Annenberg](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/news-not-news-a-conversation-with-m-annenberg/) - In this artist talk at 4pm on May 3rd 2022, M. Annenberg will trace the decline of news coverage in the American mainstream press from the 1990’s to the present
- [Meet the Artist: Roz Sommer](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/meet-the-artist-roz-sommer/) - Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:00 pm – 4:00 PM Meet Maine and Massachusetts-based artist Roz Sommer at MJM, where her pop-up exhibition will be on view through March 1, 2024. Light refreshments will be served.
- [Meet Photographer Smith Galtney!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/meet-photographer-smith-galtney/) - Dream Sequence considers the way pictures speak to each other and tell infinite stories through association and suggestion.
- [Meet Artist Missy Asen!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/meet-artist-missy-asen/) - Chat with Missy Asen about her vibrant and joyful botanical paintings! Missy and the MJM staff look forward to greeting you at the Museum this Sunday
- [Mah Jongg and Its Jewish-American Roots](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mah-jongg-and-its-jewish-american-roots/) - Melissa Martens Yaverbaum joins us for a presentation about Mah Jongg. She'll explain how Mah Jongg made a surprisingly lasting impression on American audiences
- [Lowry's Lodge Reprise](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-reprise-open-poetry-hour-at-the-maine-jewish-museum/) - Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel are co-curators and hosts of Lowry's Lodge, one of the longest-running poetry feature series in Maine.
- [Lowry's Lodge Open Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-open-reading/) - Spring forward with celebrated Maine poets and Lowry's Lodge founders Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly at this quarterly event!
- [Lowry's Lodge Holiday Reading](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/lowrys-lodge-holiday-reading/) - Sunday, December 17, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cozy up and settle into early winter's season of lights with celebrated Maine poets and Lowry's Lodge founders Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly at the Maine Jewish Museum! We will begin the evening with a reading by a Featured Poet followed by an Open Poetry Hour.
- [Jewish Muslims](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/jewish-muslims-a-conversation-with-david-freidenreich-and-david-sandmel/) - Hatred of Jews and hatred of Muslims have been intertwined in Christian thought since the rise of Islam. Learn more in this important conversation with David Freidenreich and David Sandmel.
- [Holiday Gift Wrapping](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/holiday-gift-wrapping/) - Bring your gifts to the Museum or buy your gifts at the Museum -- we'll take care of the rest! Have your holiday shopping "wrapped up" and support the MJM.
- [Hole in the Head Review Poetry Reading Series - October 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hole-in-the-head-review-poetry-reading-series-2/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum.
- [Hole in the Head Review Poetry Reading Series - October 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hole-in-the-head-review-poetry-reading-series-3/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum.
- [Hole in The Head Review Poetry Reading Series - July 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hole-in-the-head-review-poetry-reading-series-jul-2023/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum.
- [Hole in The Head Review Poetry Reading Series - January 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hole-in-the-head-review-poetry-reading-series/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum.
- [Hole in the Head Review Poetry Reading Series - April 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hole-in-the-head-review-poetry-reading-series-april-2023/) - Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Maine Jewish Museum is proud to be collaborating with Hole in the Head Review to host quarterly poetry readings at the Museum. Two acclaimed Maine poets, Betsy Sholl and Mimi White, will be the featured April readers. Betty Sholl, who teaches in the MFA in
- [History, Memory, and Poetry: Women in the Holocaust](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/history-memory-and-poetry-women-in-the-holocaust/) - History, Memory, and Poetry: Women in the Holocaust" honors the wives, mothers daughters, and sisters in Nazi ghettos, death camps, and Jewish resistance groups
- [Havdalah Happy Hour and Xylophone Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/havdalah-happy-hour-and-xylophone-concert/) - Join us at the Maine Jewish Museum for a collaborative community Havdalah Happy Hour and Xylophone Concert in celebration of our shared immigrant roots!
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - September 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-september-2023/) - Tuesday, September 12 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am IT'S BAAAAACK! After a three-month summer hiatus, the Hadassah X MJM Book Group will reconvene this month at the lakefront home of member Lesli Weiner to discuss The Deadly Scrolls: A Novel (Part 1 of the Jerusalem Mysteries trilogy) by author and fellow Mainer Ellen Frankel...
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - October 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-october-2023/) - This month, we will be discussing Memento Park by Mark Sarvas. In this book a son learns more about his father than he ever could have imagined...
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - November 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-november-2023/) - This month, we will be discussing The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi. The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling story about
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - March 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-3/) - For our next meeting we will be discussing Objects of Love and Regret by Richard Rabinowitz, Join fellow bibliophiles for lively discourse and warm camaraderie!
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - February 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group/) - In our next meeting we will be discussing The Hare with the Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal and The Stolen Lady: A Novel of WWII and the Mona Lisa by Laura Morelli
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - December 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-2/) - We will discuss Daniel Silva's "The Cellist.". Open to all (not just Hadassah members). Join fellow bibliophiles for lively discussion and warm camaraderie!
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - April 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-april-2023/) - The Portland Hadassah Book Group has combined forces with the Maine Jewish Museum! This month, we will be discussing The Song of Names by Norman Lebrecht
- [Fashion, Food, and Fun(d)raiser](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/fashion-food-and-fundraiser/) - A Celebration of our Diverse Community Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm A fabulous evening awaits! In alignment with our mission to “celebrate and honor Maine’s Jewish immigrants in the context of the American experience” and to “build bridges of appreciation and understanding with people of all backgrounds,” we invite you to
- [Exhibition Opening: William Zorach, Dahlov Ipcar, Steve & Judy Halpert Photography Collection](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-william-zorach-dahlov-ipcar-steve-judy-halpert-photography-collection/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibition Opening: Vivien Russe, Yoav Horesh, Shira Singer](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-vivien-russe-yoav-horesh-shira-singer/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibition Opening: Joan Busing, Paula Gerstenblatt, and Judy Glickman](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-joan-busing-paula-gerstenblatt-and-judy-glickman/) - Thursday, September 1, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [EXHIBITION OPENING: ADELINE GOLDMINC-TRONZO, SARAH HASKELL, RICHARD WEXLER](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibition-opening-adeline-goldminc-tronzo-sarah-haskell-richard-wexler/) - Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibit Opening: Steve Marcus, Gary Green, and Sara Crisp](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-steve-marcus-gary-green-and-sara-crisp/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibit Opening: Marcie Jan Bronstein & Alan Fishman, Rush Brown, and Robert Katz](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-marcie-jan-bronstein-alan-fishman-and-robert-katz/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibit Opening: Jack Montgomery, Gretchen Halpert, and Hank Paper](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-jack-montgomery-gretchen-halpert-and-hank-paper/) - Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibit Opening: Howard Fussiner, Lynne Shulman, Sue Michlovitz](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-howard-fussiner-lynn-shulman-sue-michlovitz/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Exhibit Opening: Henry Isaacs, Nanci Kahn + Meredith Kennedy, Magi Leland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/exhibit-opening-henry-isaacs-nanci-kahn-meredith-kennedy-magi-leland/) - Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy wine and cheese with museum mavens and curious minds, and celebrate with us as we unveil our newest exhibitions!
- [Etz Chaim is Celebrating our 100th Anniversary!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/etz-chaim-is-celebrating-our-100th-anniversary/) - We are planning a gala event on Sunday, June 26th 2022 at 3:00 pm to celebrate with a free Garden Reception followed by a short program inside the sanctuary.
- [Elusive Links](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/elusive-links-meet-the-author/) - Join us as author Dan Rosenberg discusses Elusive Links, his debut historical fiction novel. Dan blends real and imagined characters into the medieval saga.
- [Drawing from Nature: Artist Talk and Workshop - Gretchen Halpert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/drawing-from-nature-artist-talk-and-workshop-gretchen-halpert/) - Join local artist and scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert of the Scientific Illustration Distance Program (SIDP) for this FREE two-part program!
- [DaPonte String Quartet - May 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet-2023/) - They're baaaaaack! The Maine Jewish Museum is thrilled to once again host the inimitable DaPonte String Quartet after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
- [DaPonte String Quartet - March 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet-2023-1/) - Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm They're baaaaaack! The Maine Jewish Museum is thrilled to once again host the inimitable DaPonte String Quartet after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The March "Concert Series 2" (with guest artist Byron Wallis, violin) features the Mozart Quartet in D Major, the K575, the Webern Fünf Sätze
- [DaPonte String Quartet - December 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet/) - Thursday, December 1, 2022 7:00 pm-8:30 pm (No Intermission) MJM is thrilled to be bringing back the DaPonte String Quartet for the first time since the pandemic! In this first of four planned concerts at the Museum, they will be presenting a new program, “Duo and Trio,” featuring the Beethoven C minor Trio, the Ernö
- [Collage Across Cultures: Photo-Collage Workshop and Potluck Lunch](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/collage-across-cultures-photo-collage-workshop-and-potluck-lunch/) - At a time of increasing antisemitism, heightened racial tensions, and growing xenophobia, art (and food!) has the transformative power to break down barriers. In this spirit, we encourage you to join us for an interactive workshop and potluck vegetarian lunch
- [Coffee, Crullers, and Kibbitzing - June 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/coffee-crullers-and-kibbitzing-pre-opening-drop-in-and-social-hour-at-the-museum/) - Join MJM Curator Nancy Davidson and Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle for a pre-opening drop-in and social hour at the Museum!
- [Coffee, Crullers, and Kibbitzing - July 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/coffee-crullers-and-kibbitzing-pre-opening-drop-in-and-social-hour-at-the-museum-july-2023/) - Join MJM Curator Nancy Davidson and Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle for a pre-opening drop-in and social hour at the Museum!
- [Coffee, Crullers, and Kibbitzing - August 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/coffee-crullers-and-kibbitzing-pre-opening-drop-in-and-social-hour-at-the-museum-august-2023/) - Join MJM Curator Nancy Davidson and Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle for a pre-opening drop-in and social hour at the Museum!
- [Chug Sameach: Trivia Night at the Museum! 2024](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/chug-sameach-trivia-at-the-museum/) - Trivia Night is BACK at the Maine Jewish Museum! Mike Poirier (a.k.a. "Trivia Mike") will again be our host for two rounds of general trivia.
- [Chug Sameach: Trivia Night at the Museum!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/chug-sameach-trivia-night-at-the-museum/) - Show off your mad trivia skills on your own or in teams with friends -- all while supporting MJM's mission-driven exhibitions and programming.
- [Can We Talk? Building Bridges Instead of Walls](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/can-we-talk-building-bridges-instead-of-walls/) - At a time of heightened racial tensions and deep socio-political divisions, American Blacks and Jews are being threatened, harassed, and even murdered.
- [Book Talk: "One More Miracle" by Joshua Harnick](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/book-talk-one-more-miracle-by-joshua-harnick/) - In conjunction with Magi Leland’s current MJM exhibition, “Lifeline – Family Trees,” Harnik will give a talk about his new historical novel, “One More Miracle.”
- [Artist Talk: Storytellers](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-storytellers/) - Sunday, March 20 2022 4:00 pm Stories we tell each other are all we have. There would be no past without stories of kings and wars and love and ancestors. There would be no future without stories of hope and aspiration and lessons learned. Saint, whore, mother, daughter, queen, slave, hero, betrayer, betrayed. The stories
- [Artist Talk with Smith Galtney](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-with-smith-galtney/) - oin us in welcoming photographer, Smith Galtney. In this talk he will be discussing his process, inspirations and relationship to photography.
- [Artist Talk - Yoav Horesh](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-yoav-horesh/) - Meet Maine-based Israeli photographer Yoav Horesh for a discussion about his artistic process and his current exhibit at the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [Artist Talk - Sarah Haskell](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-sarah-haskell/) - Sarah Haskell discusses her current exhibition at the Maine Jewish Museum. Scholar in Residence Rabbi David Sandmel will explain Jewish mourning practices.
- [Artist Talk - Rush Brown](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talkrush-brown/) - Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meet Maine artist Rush Brown for a discussion on his current exhibit at the Maine Jewish Museum. Q&A to follow.
- [Artist Talk - Nanci Kahn + Meredith Kennedy](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-nanci-kahn-meredith-kennedy/) - MJM Photography Curator and photographer Nanci Kahn share their collaborative process in creating cyanotypes and photographs for their current exhibition.
- [Artist Talk - Jack Montgomery](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-jack-montgomery/) - Thursday November 17, 2022 7:00 pm
- [Artist Talk - Henry Isaacs](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-henry-isaacs/) - Artist Henry Isaacs will greet guests and will talk about his artistic practice and his heartfelt connection to the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [Artist Talk - Bob Katz](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-bob-katz/) - Sunday, May 28 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meet Maine artist Bob Katz for a discussion on his current exhibit at the Maine Jewish Museum. Q&A to follow.
- [An Artist Talk With Photographer Tonee Harber](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/an-artist-talk-with-photographer-tonee-harber/) - This developing series invokes history and interpretation by looking at what remains from scenarios that once held meaning or utility.
- [All Bach-Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/all-bach-concert-followed-by-a-panel-discussion-on-anti-semitism/) - All Bach-Concert with post concert discussion: Antisemitism Then and Now with Christoph Wolff and journalist Allan Kozinn Thursday, August 4 at 7:30pm.
- [A Song and a Prayer – Maine Cantors and Musicians in Concert](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/a-song-and-a-prayer-maine-cantors-and-musicians-in-concert/) - In honor of our NEW cantorial exhibit, we invite you to join us for a live concert of cantorial music at the Maine Jewish Museum.
- [A Father's Kaddish: Film Screening and Panel Discussion](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/a-fathers-kaddish-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/) - We are proud to be partnering with the Maine Jewish Film Festival and the Parsonage Gallery on this screening of the documentary film
- ["Stitching Stories"](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-workshop-shira-singer/) - Participants will have the opportunity to use fabric and stitching to illustrate a story of personal significance or capture a particular memory on cloth.
- [Maine Jewish Film Festival: The Art of Silence](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-jewish-film-festival-the-art-of-silence/) - The Gem is partnering with the Maine Jewish Museum to bring the Maine Jewish Film Festival to Bethel! Sunday, November 5.
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - November 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-nov/) - This month, we will be discussing The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi.
- [Hadassah X MJM Book Group - May 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/hadassah-x-mjm-book-group-may-2023/) - This month - our final meeting before our summer hiatus - we will be discussing Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel.
- [ARTIST TALK: RICHARD WEXLER](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artist-talk-richard-wexler/) - Maine-based photographer Richard Wexler will be at MJM to discuss his current exhibition. He’s studied in Portland, Boston and Paris and is a member of the Bakery Photo Collective.
- [The Notorious RBG Workout...in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/the-notorious-rbg-workout-in-the-garden/) - While we can't promise you a seat on the Supreme Court, we can promise you a fun high-octane pre-dinner workout in the magnificent Museum Garden.
- [Mah Jongg for Beginners... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mah-jongg-for-beginners-in-the-garden/) - You too, can learn the joys of the game (while also enjoying the joys and pleasures of the magnificent Museum Garden) in our four week program.
- [Mah Jongg for Beginners II... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/mah-jongg-for-beginners-2-in-the-garden/) - You too, can learn the joys of the game (while also enjoying the joys and pleasures of the magnificent Museum Garden) in our four week program.
- ["Tree of Life" Tai Chi with Robin... in the Garden!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/tree-of-life-tai-chi-with-robin-in-the-garden/) - Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Etz Chaim," or "Tree of Life," is the name of the historic synagogue that houses the Maine Jewish Museum. And "Tree of Life" Tai Chi is all about gentle movement that enhances our vital energy. Robin Brooks, an experienced tai chi and qigong instructor, will introduce
- [Summer In the Museum Garden](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/summer-in-the-museum-garden/) - There is nothing quite like summer in Maine, from picture-perfect sunny days to beach walks to ocean breezes to dining al fresco.
- [Buy a Brick](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/buy-a-brick/) - The Maine Jewish Museum invites you to honor or remember special people in your life by inscribing their name(s) on one or more commemorative bricks.
- [Mission, Vision, Values](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/mission-vision-values/) - We celebrate and honor the contributions of Maine's Jewish community members to foster appreciation and understanding among people of all backgrounds.
- [Tree of Life: How a Holocaust Sapling Inspired the World](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/tree-of-life-how-a-holocaust-sapling-inspired-the-world-childrens-book-launch-read-aloud-and-family-tu-bshevat-activity/) - Paint a pot and plant seeds of hope in honor of Tu B'Shevat in this family-friendly event featuring author Elisa Boxer reading & signing her newest children's book
- [Homeland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/this-is-a-landing-page-for-a-new-show/) - "Love of my ancestral homeland and horror at the merciless, brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine compelled me to paint images of Babushkas."
- [Homeland](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/homeland/) - "Love of my ancestral homeland and horror at the merciless, brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine compelled me to paint images of Babushkas."
- [New York Maine New York](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/new-york-maine-new-york/) - “Our father spent his life dedicated to the art and the practice of painting. It’s hard to think of dad without a paint brush in his hand."
- [Quiet Moments](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/exhibits/quiet-moments/) - Born in New York City, Lawrence Elbroch is a self-taught photographer with strong technical skills and the patience to remain still.
- [One More Miracle : Book Launch](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/one-more-miracle-book-launch/) - Join us as author Joshua Harnik discusses his new historical novel, One More Miracle, about a teenage boy who escapes the Nazis and takes a harrowing journey.
- [Make Your Own Cyanotypes!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/make-your-own-cyanotypes/) - In conjucunction with the MJM exhibit "a flower expected everywhere [...] (Emily Dickinson)," artist Juliet Karelsen will lead a workshop creating cynanotypes.
- [Life & Art of Solotaire Panel Discussion](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/life-art-of-solotaire-panel-discussion/) - “Our father spent his life dedicated to the art and the practice of painting. It’s hard to think of dad without a paint brush in his hand."
- [DaPonte String Quartet - February 2023](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/daponte-string-quartet-2/) - The Maine Jewish Museum is thrilled to once again host the DaPonte String Quartet. The February "Winter Lights Concert" features the Bach Goldberg Variations.
- [Artist Talk with Judy Glickmann](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-with-judy-glickmann/) - Internationally-renowned photographer Judy Glickman will discuss her exhibit on display at MJM, including her decision to explore digital color photography.
- [Artist Talk and Book Signing - Gary Green](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-and-book-signing-gary-green/) - Thursday January 26, 2023 at 4pm
- [Artist Talk & Demo - Joan Busing](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-demo-joan-busing/) - Local artist Joan Busing, whose work expands on the legacy of the Abstract Expressionists of the 1980s, will discuss her exhibit on display at MJM.
- [Mixing It Up](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/mixing-it-up/) - curated by Nancy Davidson, Resident Curator and Elizabeth Ruskin, Ceramicist and Art Collector. Exhibition Opening Scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021
- [Sarah Haskell - Exhibit Information](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/sarah-haskell-exhibit-information/) - Artwork on exhibit by Sarah Haskell: Unhinged #1, Unhinged #2, Unhinged #3, “Secrets of the Infinite”, Hold Me Like A Mother: Blue, “Praise for Life - Kaddish”
- [Maine Jewish Museum Virtual Art Auction 2021](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/artauction-info/) - Please join us for The Maine Jewish Museum's first ever online art auction generously curated by the founders of Barridoff Galleries, Annette and Rob Elowitch.
- [Kids Korner](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/kids-korner/) - Our NEW Kids Korner has a chalkboard, a whiteboard, construction paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils, mand more for budding artists to get creative.
- [For Immediate Release: Exhibit - News/ Not News, May 3 – June 24, 2022](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/for-immediate-release-exhibit-news-not-news-may-3-june-24-2022/) - Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 Artist talk, Tuesday, May 3, at 4 pm Reception 5 – 7 pm. As a painter, installation artist, curator and climate activist, based in NYC and Maine, M. Annenberg investigates the black holes of American journalism. The exhibit, News/ Not News, consists of paintings and three
- [Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle Featured on Newsradio WGAN](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/dawn-larochelle-wgan-10-8-23/) - Dawn LaRochelle, stops by to chat about all the exciting things coming up in Maine’s arts and culture world.
- [Etz Chaim](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/etz-chaim/) - One of the oldest remaining European-style synagogues in continuous use in Maine. Recent restorations have returned the building to its original grandeur.
- [Maine Synagogues Past and Present](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/maine-synagogues/) - This exhibit begins to shape the story of the impressive span of Maine’s Jewish community life throughout the state, told through the lens of the synagogues.
- [Art pieces for sale](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/art-for-sale/) - We have a gift shop featuring artwork and Judaica by Maine Jewish artists, and the artwork in our exhibitions is often for sale, as well.
- [Event Rentals](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/event-rentals/) - Whether you’re scouting locations for a period piece, having a reunion, or planning a wedding, our landmark building is ready to welcome you.
- [Join Our Team!](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/join/) - If you are interested in working to support the Maine Jewish Museum’s mission, browse our open roles and apply to be part of our team.
- [Conscience and Courage](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/conscience-and-courage-frances-perkins-and-feng-shan-ho/) - Frances Perkins and Feng Shan Ho Little Known Heroes Who Saved Lives Co-sponsored by the Maine Jewish Museum (MJM) and the Michael Klahr Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC) The 90-minute webinar centers on two speakers: Bat-Ami Zucker, brings extensive scholarly research to her presentation about Frances Perkins’ courageous—and yet little known— advocacy
- [Critters:  Mythical Real & Imagined](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/critters-mythical-real-imagined/) - Monday, July 19, 2021 - Saturday, August 21, 2021 We are pleased to announce our collaborative exhibition with the Portland Public Library, Critters: Mythical Real & Imagined. This exhibit was curated in part by our very own Curator in Residence, Nancy Davidson, and partially sponsored by the Maine Jewish Museum. You are welcome to visit
- [Artist Visit with Paula Gerstenblatt](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-visit-with-paula-gerstenblatt/) - September 22, 2022 2-4pm Paula Gerstenblatt will be at the Maine Jewish Museum to visit with guests and and answer questions about her exhibit
- [Soul Survivors](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/historical-exhibitions/soul-survivors/) - Photographs by Jack Montgomery Interviews and narratives by Steve Hochstatd This exhibition is permanently and generously underwritten and maintained by Robert Willis and Nancy Winslow Alfred Kantor November 7, 1923 - January 16, 2003 Prague, Czechoslovakia Alfred had completed the first of a two-year commercial art course at the Rotter School of Advertising when
- [MJM Views](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/mjm-views/)
- [Third Thursday Thoughts](https://mainejewishmuseum.org/third-thursday-thoughts/) - Reflections from the Executive Director
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