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 surprising stories that helped shape our city.
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.
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 his personal journey of grappling with his unusual upbringing, his parents’ legacy, and his mother’s message of forgiveness. This program will delve into themes of intergenerational trauma, resilience, the power of reconciliation, and the ongoing importance of Holocaust education. Whether you’ve read the book or are simply interested in a meaningful discussion, this talk promises to be insightful and thought-provoking. Signed books will be available for purchase.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Maine Jewish Museum has a fresh look—and that calls for a party!
Join us as we celebrate our bold, refreshed logo with plenty of sparkle and style. We’ll kick things off with a toast (yes, there will be Prosecco—lots of it), along with a festive spread of handmade fall-inspired hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail crafted just for the occasion, plus wine, local beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Sunday, October 21, 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 the surprising stories that helped shape our city.
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 story of Jewish life in Maine over the past century.
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 through Lithuania and Belarus, documenting Holocaust survivors and descendants as they revisited long-vanished shtetls.
3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 2:00 pm
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. Ted is a journalist who has written for and owned newspapers in over half a dozen states, hosted a program on National Public Radio for over a decade, was a professor at University of Louisville, and served as PR Director at the United Jewish Campaign in Louisville.
On the first Friday evening of every month, from 5-8PM the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues (including MJM!) open up their doors for Portland’s First Friday Art Walk.
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