Programs And Events

Thursday, July 10, 2025
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!

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.

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 showcasing seasonal local produce, accompanied by multiple flavors of challah courtesy of the famed Challah Back Girls (who will be on site to answer all your challah questions).

Sunday, July 20, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ready to take control, stay fit, and gain confidence? Discover Krav Maga, the ultimate self-defense system designed to help you avoid confrontation while swiftly and effectively neutralizing threats. This hands-on workshop teaches simple, practical techniques that are easy to learn and remember, making it perfect for everyone, regardless of experience or fitness level. Join instructor Adam Fanucci of Krav Maga Maine for an empowering session that combines a great workout, invaluable skills, and a supportive community.

Wednesday, July 23
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Photographer Jack Montgomery will be in the Spiegel Gallery to talk about his current exhibition, “To Rome and Beyond.” Light refreshments served.

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 bread-and-butter) to take home.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come experience Little River Flower Farm‘s flower bar in the Museum garden! Little River Flower Farm will be cutting a plethora of flowers in many different sizes, shapes, and colors for you to make your own arrangements. Enjoy handmade blueberry-lavender lemonade while designing your floral masterpiece to bring home. Vase and tools provided.

Thursday, August 7
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm

Join the Maine Jewish Museum and the Maine Jewish Film Festival for a celebration of art, cinema, and the flavors of Italy! From savory pastas to seasonal salads and delectable desserts, your taste buds will be transported from MJM to the heart of Ferrara, Italy. This pasta-tively amazing meal will take place in our Fineburg Community Room, where diners will have the opportunity to view Eric Finzi’s current exhibition Return to the Garden.

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 workout regimen.

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.

https://www.creativeportland.com/first-friday-art-walk