Events & Services

Talking about Our Times
Nov
20
to Dec 1

Talking about Our Times

Soup at 6 p.m.; video at 6:30 p.m.; followed by discussion.

Join us as we watch and then discuss the fifth episode of Tikvah’s online course presented by Dr. Einat Wilf and Zoé Tara Zeigherman. Dr. Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel and Zionist thought. She was a member of the Israeli parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as chair of the Education Committee and a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Zoé Tara Zeigherman was one of Dr. Wilf’s students.

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Shabbat Hike
Nov
23

Shabbat Hike

Join Rabbi Lorin for a gentle hike with prayerful stops along the way as we tune into and appreciate the beauty of the midcoast and this sacred day. RSVP to info@adasyoshuron.org by Thursday, Nov. 21 for meeting location and details.

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A Report from the Ground in Israel
Dec
1

A Report from the Ground in Israel

We welcome Nadav Tamir, former Israeli Consul General to New England, and current director of J Street Israel, for a talk, discussion, and brunch at Adas Yoshuron. Tamir has dedicated his career to public service, joining the Israeli Foreign Ministry in 1993 and serving in multiple roles, including Political Officer at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. From 2006 to 2010, he was the Israeli Consul General to New England. He then joined the Policy Planning Unit of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, where he served until accepting the position of senior adviser to the president under Shimon Peres. In addition to his role as Executive Director of J Street in Israel, Tamir is an adviser for international affairs at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, a member of the board of the Mitvim think tank, and serves on the steering committee of the Geneva Initiative.

J Street is a pro-Israel, pro-peace organization that promotes U.S. policies that embody deeply held Jewish and democratic values in order to help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people.

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Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan
Nov
20

Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan

Weekly in-person traditional morning service, mostly in Hebrew, filled with song. Great opportunity to hear the traditional nusach (chanted melodies) and be with the community in prayer. In the sanctuary, no zoom option.

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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Nov
15

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

We’ll welcome Shabbat together with services led by Rabbi Lorin and the Hebrew School students, followed by a family friendly meal. In person and on Zoom (link can be found in the weekly email or by contacting the office).

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Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan
Nov
13

Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan

Weekly in-person traditional morning service, mostly in Hebrew, filled with song. Great opportunity to hear the traditional nusach (chanted melodies) and be with the community in prayer. In the sanctuary, no zoom option.

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Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan
Oct
30

Weekly In-Person Morning Minyan

Weekly in-person traditional morning service, mostly in Hebrew, filled with song. Great opportunity to hear the traditional nusach (chanted melodies) and be with the community in prayer. In the sanctuary, no zoom option.

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Simchat Torah Celebration and Commemoration
Oct
24

Simchat Torah Celebration and Commemoration

Come dance to the music of the Adas Yoshuron band as we chant the last lines of Devarim (Deuteronomy) and the first words of Bereshit (Genesis). We will also honor and commemorate the Jewish calendar date corresponding to Oct. 7, 2023  during this service with prayer and poetry. 

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Sukkot Shabbat and Party
Oct
18

Sukkot Shabbat and Party

We'll gather for a family-friendly and festive service followed by dinner inside or in the sukkah. Gather outside around the firepits after dinner for desserts and drinks. This celebration was a hit last year and we are bringing it back to come together in community as the seasons change.

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Sukkot Morning Services
Oct
17

Sukkot Morning Services

We mark the first day of the Sukkot with a morning service including Hallel (joyful songs of praise) and the Torah reading. Come and shake the lulav, take in the aroma of the etrog, and begin the Sukkot harvest festival in song. Zoom option available. Check the weekly email for the link.

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Writing Group
Oct
16

Writing Group

A group has been meeting to write about our feelings and experiences since October 7. Sessions include 10 minutes to write, based on prompts, followed by discussion, and end with prayers for healing. Previous writing experience is not necessary and sharing what you’ve written is optional. A different participant each month brings a poem, prose, a piece of art, or some music as a writing prompt. Bring pen and paper.

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Yom Kippur
Oct
12

Yom Kippur

Led Adas Yoshuron’s rabbi, Lorin Troderman, Cantor Daniel Leeman, Meyer Drapkin, and community lay leaders.

Service begins at 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Service beginning at 11 a.m.

Study Sessions begin at 2:30 p.m.

Minchah begins at 4:45 p.m.

Neilah begins at 5:45 p.m.

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Kol Nidrei
Oct
11

Kol Nidrei

Led by Adas Yoshuron’s rabbi, Lorin Troderman, Cantor Daniel Leeman, with Dana Goldsmith and the Adas Yoshuron choir.

Please arrive at 6:00 p.m. to park and get seated. Services begin promptly at 6:15 p.m.

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Rosh Hashanah First Day
Oct
3

Rosh Hashanah First Day

Services will be led Adas Yoshuron’s rabbi, Lorin Troderman, Cantor Daniel Leeman, Meyer Drapkin, and community lay leaders.

Services beginning at 9 a.m. Children’s Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Community potluck dessert to follow.

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Reverse Tashlich
Sep
29

Reverse Tashlich

We’re hosting a Reverse Tashlich beach clean-up again this year before Rosh Hashanah at Harbor Park, 271 Main Street in Rockland. Tashlich is the Jewish tradition of symbolically casting away transgressions into flowing water. During Reverse Tashlich, we remove trash from the beaches and water. Please plan to join us for mindful and fun opportunity for community engagement as part of this international clean-up day. Trash bags provided. Bring your own work gloves if you like.

Learn more about Reverse Tashlich, the Jewish Movement to Repair the Sea, here: Repair the Sea Video. Register to attend our local event here.

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