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 join us for a night of fashion, food, and fun to celebrate Our diverse community.
The evening will begin with a grazing table featuring finger foods from around the world, a 50/50 raffle, and entertainment by the the Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble. We will then follow with an a capella performance by Rwandan pop sensation Clarisse Karasira, followed by a runway show showcasing Maine Jewish, immigrant, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ fashion designers and models. For a sweet ending, we will host a live auction along with a decadent dessert buffet. Join us for this cultural extravaganza in support of the Maine Jewish Museum!
View a video of event highlights
By AmyParadysz
Portland Press Herald
August 27, 2023
The Aug. 10 fundraiser featured a diverse array of fashion, food and music.
By AmyParadysz
Portland Press Herald
August 27, 2023
The Aug. 10 fundraiser featured a diverse array of fashion, food and music.
- Ebenezer Akakpo
- Nadege Ariane-Bisousnady
- Julian Bencze, julianbencze.com
- Ella Coose, Ella Decorates
-Renee Garland, Waterlily
- Lisa Gent, Lisa Gent Handcrafted Jewelry
- Rick Graff
- Jenna Gross, Granny Gross Designs
- Olivia Hochstadt
- Jessica Johnson, Soul Stitcher, LLC
-Melinda Lynam, Mondays Child of Alexandria
- Joyce Ellen Weinstein
- Barbara Winters
-Paloma Young, Paloma Young Costume Design
- Custom-Catered Personal Chef Dinner Party for 10 with Wine Pairings by MJM Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle (an award-winning restaurateur and caterer for 10 years)
- 2 nights/3 days at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
- Dinner at Central Provisions with Portland City Councilor Pious Ali
- A 5-night summer getaway at a private oceanfront home on Chebeague Island
- Portrait session and heirloom-quality, museum-grade family portrait at Mallory Portraits
- 2 VIP tickets (with Optum Field lounge passes) to the Patriots game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 5, 2023.
- Hand-Crafted Cutting Board Bouquet by Karen Silverman.
- Encaustics by Ted Arnold
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg frescoes by celebrated Maine artist Barbara Sullivan
- Silkscreen print by renowned Israeli artist Yehudit Shadur
-"From Chaos to Cosmos" Fluid Art Workshop (led by local Maine artist Rebecca Nolan)
- Portland Symphony Orchestra tickets - Row AA for any subscription concert in the 2023-2024 season
- Original hand-crafted Cigar Box Guitar by Steve Richard (Mainely Cigar Box Guitars)
- Two tickets to the Portland Ovations Jerusalem Quartet Performance at The Maine Jewish Museum
- Hand-painted scarf by Maine artist and Gallery Owner Marcia Feller
- Original framed decoupage collage by Israeli artist Raphael Abecassis
- Entertainment: Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble and Clarisse Karasira
- Emcees: Jeffrey Barkin, co-host of A Healthy Conversation, and Hannah Yechivi of NEWS CENTER Maine
- Auctioneer: Colleen Donovan, Foreside Antiques
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