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)
Sponsor: Co-sponsored by Temple Beth El, Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh and the JCA