Join Southern Maine’s Jewish community for Shabbat Unplugged, a special weekend of activities for all ages promoting connectedness and community, as part of the National Day of Unplugging.

MARCH 3-4, 2017

Events are free.  All are welcome!

Donations to the JCA to support community programs are greatly appreciated.

Share how you unplug on the JCA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mainejewish with hashtag #ShabbatUnplugged

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Congregation Bet Ha’am, Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh, Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine (JCA), Jewish Girl Scout Troop 1433, Levey Day School, Maine Jewish Museum / Etz Chaim Congregation, PJ Library, Temple Beth El

 

Friday, March 3

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

Maine Jewish Museum - 267 Congress Street, Portland

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Visit the Maine Jewish Museum's current exhibits as part of First Friday ArtWalk and Shabbat Unplugged.

 

SHABBAT POTLUCK DINNER

Congregation Bet Ha’am - 81 Westbrook Street, South Portland

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Congregation Bet Ha'am and the Jewish Community Alliance invite you to participate in a special dairy/vegetarian community potluck celebrating Shabbat Unplugged. Dinner will include a brief discussion of the meaning of unplugging, connectedness, and community, and precedes Friday night services which start at 7:30 PM.

RSVP to Congregation Bet Ha'am at 879-0028 or karen@bethaam.org.

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Saturday, March 4

SHABBAT UNPLUGGED ACTIVITIES

Temple Beth El - 400 Deering Avenue,  Portland

4:00 - 6:30 PM

Hosted by Temple Beth El, Shaarey Tphiloh, Levey Day School, Jewish Girl Scout Troop 1433, and the JCA.

· Board and card games  (Bring your favorite Shabbat-friendly games; no writing or electronics)

· 4:15 - 5 PM:  Gentle Yoga with Barbara Merson (Executive Director of the Maine Jewish  Film Festival)

· 5:15 - 5:45 PM: Story time with PJ Library

· Playground time (weather-permitting)

· Drama skits with Levey Day School & Jewish Girl Scouts

· Snacks and treats

· Community Havdalah ceremony at 6:24 PM (marking the end of the Sabbath)