Dear JCA Community, We are so excited to present our 2017-2018 Fall/Winter Program Guide! Our move to the new JCA building at 1342 Congress Street allows us to connect you with an amazing array of offerings - from talks by acclaimed speakers like Adina Hoffman, Steven Tobolowsky and Dara Horn, to Jewish cooking classes, fitness classes and incredible adult Jewish education and family events; there truly is something for everyone! We can’t wait to welcome you to our Grand Opening on Sunday, September 10th from 2:00 - 4:30 PM. Come take a tour, catch up with old and new friends, learn more about what we do, and celebrate our amazing new space. The facility is designed to serve as a resource for Southern Maine, and all of our classes and events are open to the public and we warmly welcome all. We are also very pleased to offer membership to the J starting in September, and invite you to join the J and take advantage of the member discounts on many of the offerings in this guide. As our programs continue to grow, we welcome your feedback and support. Please visit our website, follow us on social media, and join us in person as we create new opportunities for inspiring and enriching connection and engagement with Jewish life! Sincerely, Ellie Miller Outgoing Executive Director
Molly Curren Rowles Incoming Executive Director
PROGRAM POLICIES Inclement Weather: JCA closures will be announced via WCSH, WGME, WMTW and on www.mainejewish.org or call 772-1959; Brunswick class follows Bath Iron Works 3rd shift, call 442-3311 x2. Make-up days may be scheduled where noted. Enrollment Minimums: A minimum number of students may be required for classes to be held. If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, students who have enrolled will receive a full refund or the opportunity to transfer to another class. JCA Adult Jewish Learning Scholarships Applications due September 12th The Jewish Community Alliance offers financial assistance to students on the basis of demonstrated need. Because aid funds are limited, we are able to assist only students with incomes under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level or those with a compelling extenuating circumstance. Applications are held in strict confidence by JCA staff. Applications are due by September 12th along with a completed registration form and a $25 deposit, which will be applied toward your contribution to the cost or refunded if scholarship funds are not available. Financial aid awards will be determined by September 18th. Applications are available online at www.mainejewish.org, or by contacting Director of Programming Deena Schoenfeld at dschoenfeld@mainejewish.org. If you require a payment plan for the remaining tuition, please contact Finance Manager Bonnie Ryan at bryan@mainejewish.org.
Register today for classes and programs at www.mainejewish.org