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Congregation Bet Ha'am
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.
Get In touch
Connect with Congregation Bet Ha’am for inquiries, support, or to get involved. We’re here to help!
Join Us
Bet Ha’am is pleased to be thinking of fun ways for adults and families to stay engaged with our community.
Education
Congregation Bet Ha’am’s religious school serves toddlers to 12th grade, led by trained community volunteers.
Bet Ha’am Calendar
September 2026
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Office Closed
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8am Morning Minyan
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7:30pm Shabbat Worship
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9am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Morning Service
8pm Selichot at TBE
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Office Closed
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8am Morning Minyan
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7pm Rosh HaShanah
8pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
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8:30am Children's Service
9am Torah Study
10am Rosh Hashanah Worship Service
5pm Tashlich
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Office Closed
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8am Morning Minyan
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7:30pm Shabbat Service
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9am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Morning Service
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6:40pm Yom Kippur
8pm Kol Nidre
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Office Closed
8:30am Children's Service
9am Torah Study
10am Yom Kippur Worship Service
12:45pm Healing and Meditation Service
2:30pm Afternoon Study
3:30pm Afternoon Service
5pm Yizkor Service
6pm Neilah
6:30pm Break the Fast (Time Approximate)
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8am Morning Minyan
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Sukkot Begins
5:30pm Tot Shabbat (at Temple Beth El)
6:30pm Erev Sukkot Service in the Sukkah with Potluck Dinner
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9am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Morning Service
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8:30am First Day Welcome Breakfast
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Office Closed
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8am Morning Minyan
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Simchat Torah Begins
Sukkot Ends
6pm Erev Simchat Torah, Consecration, and Oneg
7pm Yizkor Service
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Simchat Torah Ends
9am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Morning Service
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— Strong, Caring, Connection.
Where Learning Begins
Building a strong sense of community at Congregation Bet Ha'am - South Portland, ME.
- We are currently offering our worship services in-person with an option to join via Zoom. Read more about weekly services here.
- Our Religious School program is currently meeting in-person with an option to participate via Zoom.
- We have lots of congregant-led social groups! Read more about them here.
Worship & Services
Services for children and families and for adults. In-person with the option to join via Zoom
Rabbi Jared Saks
Our rabbi is at our spiritual center, leading services, teaching, and providing pastoral care.
Religious School
We offer Jewish education for toddlers, preschoolers, grade-school children, and teenagers.
Adult Education
We offer learning opportunities for adults on-site and in the community.
Holidays & Events
Celebrations in our community for Jewish holidays and special events.
Get Involved
Our community is stronger when we all participate. Learn what you can do.
— Congregation Bet Ha’am
Your Donation Matters
Congregation Bet Ha’am is the spiritual home for an active and growing community of Reform Jews in South Portland Maine.
