Jewish Community Resources
Kosher Shopping
Kosher food items can be found at both Hannaford and Shaw’s Supermarkets. Hannaford’s in Brewer and on Broadway in Bangor frequently stock frozen chickens and turkeys. Bangor Rye/ Brick Oven Bakery sell fresh baked Koshe rolls, challahs and rye bread. Kosher wines and cheese can be found at the State Street Wine Cellar on State Street in Bangor. Kosher dinners are available for purchase, orders must be made in advance, from Congregation Beth Abraham Sisterhood. An assortment of cold cuts, chicken and beef can also be purchased through Beth Abraham’s Sisterhood, 145 York Street in Bangor. Judaica items may be found in the gift shops at Congregation Beth El, 183 French Street, Bangor and Congregation Beth Israel, 144 York Street, Bangor.
 Congregation Beth Israel (Conservative) |
 Temple Beth El (Reform) |
 Congregation Beth Abraham (Orthodox) |
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| Congregation Beth Abraham | 145 York Street Bangor, Maine | www.jewishbangor.org |
| Congregation Beth Israel | 144 York Street Bangor, Maine | www.cbisrael.org |
| Temple Beth El | 183 French Street Bangor, Maine | www.me002.urj.net |
Community Resources
Funeral Chapel
The Jewish Community Funeral Chapel is located at 118 Center Street. The chapel is owned and maintained by the Jewish Community Council. Each shul has its own Chevra Kaddisha (burial society) and cemetery.
Mikvah
Our community is fortunate to have a beautiful mikvah. Pease call Barbara Podolsky at 207-942-8093 for an appointment.
SYNAGOGUES
| Congregation Beth Abraham | 145 York Street Bangor, Maine | www.jewishbangor.org |
| Congregation Beth Israel | 144 York Street Bangor, Maine | www.cbisrael.org |
| Temple Beth El | 183 French Street Bangor, Maine | www.me002.urj.net |
Jewish Funeral Chapel
The Bangor Mikva, which has been newly renovated, is under the supervision of Rabbi Yagod. The cost is $25.00 per use. Contact 207-942-8093 for an appointment.
Tzena! Tzena! was born in Bangor, Maine and has been performing Jewish music for two decades when an interfaith collection of local musicians was called together to play for an ecumenical Thanksgiving service. Band members had so much fun, that they stayed together, and have since performed at public and private events including the Maine Festival in Brunswick, Maine the Stonington Opera House, the Blue Hill Café and a live radio broadcast on Maine Public Radio.