Jewish Community Resources
Jewish Community Council
6 State Street #314, Bangor, Maine 04401
For more information, call
(207) 941-2950
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The Jewish Community Council provides valuable services for the greater Bangor area. The JCC plays a critical role by bringing the whole Jewish community together by providing programming of interest to all. The JCC represents and serves members of Bangor’s three Jewish congregations, as well as unaffiliated Jews. The JCC is the only organization filling this need for central Maine. Membership dues help our community thrive by supporting numerous activities and functions.
Membership in the JCC offers many advantages.
Dues to the JCC help make possible:
- Concerts, speakers, and films for the Jewish community celebrating over 350 years of Jewish life in America
- THE JCC COMMUNITY NEWS, a newsletter that keeps the entire Jewish community informed andconnected.
- A STAFFED OFFICE serving all 3 local synagogues, the Jewish Federation, the Friendship Club (Jewish Senior Citizens Club), Jewish National Fund campaign and other local Jewish groups.
- THE JEWISH FUNERAL CHAPEL, which was beautifully renovated several years ago.
- INFORMATION AND REFERRALS for Jewish vacationers to the area and those considering relocation.
- THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB FOR SENIOR CITIZENS meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Contact Barbara Wilde at 207-989-5335
Please consider being a member of the Jewish Community Council. Contact the JCC Office at 207-941-2950 for more information.
Jewish Community Council dues are as follows:
$50 single senior members (55 years & older)
$75 single membership
$100 married couples/ families
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 Community Council
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.