Congregation Bet Ha’am is a welcoming Reform Jewish community providing vision, voice, and opportunity for connecting to, practicing, and sustaining Judaism.

Bet Ha’am, House of the People, respects and celebrates the divine spark in each individual.

TV Discussion Group
Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 PM for fun, talk, and insights.

Please email or call the office  for the login or with questions or suggestions for future movies.

December 23: The Other Story. "The story follows the wedding planning of two Baalei Teshuva, and the bride's family's plans to sabotage the wedding. The film focuses on the bride's complicated relationship with her father, as well as the divorced parents' relationship with each other." Available on Amazon Prime.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 p.m. for fun, talk, and insights. Please email the office for the login or with questions or suggestions for future movies.

January 6: "A Borrowed Identity." Eyad, a Palestinian Israeli boy, is given the chance to go to a prestigious Jewish boarding school in Jerusalem. As he desperately tries to fit in with his schoolmates within Israeli society, he falls in love with a Jewish girl and discovers that he will have to sacrifice his identity in order to be accepted. Available on Amazon Prime.

January 20: "The Woman in Gold." Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Available on Amazon Prime.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Shabbat Morning Worship, 10:30 AM

Learners’ Shabbat and B’nai Mitzvah FamilyShabbaton

Perhaps you are new to Jewish worship. Perhaps you’ve beencoming to Shabbat services for years. Either way, Rabbi Saks hopes that you’lljoin us this Saturday morning for our annual Learners’ Shabbat, which is alsoour B’nai Mitzvah Family Shabbaton. Don’t be fooled by the name; everyone iswelcome.

We will cover the structure of the service, the meanings ofthe prayers, and the choreography of worship. But we will also explore deeperquestions, as well. What does it mean to pray? What is the purpose of prayer?How can prayer draw us closer to each other and to God? When is prayerchallenging? Is it okay if I don’t believe in God?

Prayer and Shabbat services can serve many purposes. Comeexplore what being together in worship might mean for you.

Learners’ Shabbat and B’nai Mitzvah FamilyShabbaton

Perhaps you are new to Jewish worship. Perhaps you’ve beencoming to Shabbat services for years. Either way, Rabbi Saks hopes that you’lljoin us this Saturday morning for our annual Learners’ Shabbat, which is alsoour B’nai Mitzvah Family Shabbaton. Don’t be fooled by the name; everyone iswelcome.

We will cover the structure of the service, the meanings ofthe prayers, and the choreography of worship. But we will also explore deeperquestions, as well. What does it mean to pray? What is the purpose of prayer?How can prayer draw us closer to each other and to God? When is prayerchallenging? Is it okay if I don’t believe in God?

Prayer and Shabbat services can serve many purposes. Comeexplore what being together in worship might mean for you.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Open to new as well as previous participants.

Our relationships are enriched by personal sharing. Congregant Asherah Cinnamon, with assistance from her team of local facilitators, is pleased to offer a community-building workshop on Zoom for Bet Ha'am members. This is an opportunity for adults to express the personal impact of current events, including COVID-19, the tensions of US elections, and the rise in visibility of anti-Semitism. In large and small listening circles, each participant has an equal opportunity to be respectfully listened to. This will be a participatory group (not a discussion) designed to strengthen our connections with each other. Asherah will open with Introductions and with a very brief talk on “What is Anti-Semitism, Why is it Everyone’s Concern, and How May It Impact You and Yours?”

Asherah is a trained facilitator with decades of experience bringing people together. Her bio may be found on her website atwww.asherahcinnamon.com. Please register each person in your household who plans to participate, preferably on a separate device. Please contact the Bet Ha'am office at 879-0028 with questions. When you register here the zoom link will come from Asherah's email.

Register here by January 15 at noon.

Please join us at the Bet Ha'am Virtual Game Night. All 8th-12th graders are welcome! Contact the office for the Zoom link.

Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 p.m. for fun, talk, and insights. Please email the office for the login or with questions or suggestions for future movies.

January 20: "The Woman in Gold." Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Available on Amazon Prime.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

The State of the Ark - A visual exploration and analysis of Exodus 25:10-22

With Robert Diamante
A free online Lunch & Learn program from USM & the JCA
Co-sponsored by Congregation Bet Ha'am, Temple Beth El, Shaarey Tphiloh and the Maine Jewish Museum

Weds. February 10th | 12 noon
Presented by photographer Robert Diamante, graduate of the Bangor Theological Seminary
Advanced registration required by Tuesday, Feb. 9th to receive the Zoom link:

https://mainejewish.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=73505&

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

Have you been catching up on all the shows you've missed? If the answer is yes, please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. It would be wonderful to gather those interested for fun, talk, and insights.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.

B'Yachad| Together

Comerelax and talk virtually with your Bet Ha'am community before Friday Shabbatservices! Simply dine and/or share a glass of wine together? Shareyour newest knitting creation, a few pictures of your garden or last vacation,or the latest book you've read? Our virtual Zoom "social hall"will be open before services from 6:30-7:15 PM for you to stop byand chat. Please contact the office at 207-879-0028 for information on how to register.