Posts Categorized: News and Events

The Cedars Senior Living Community: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Tom Bell and Carl Walsh of the Portland Press Herald joined us at yesterday’s service, here is what they had to say …. Forgiveness, atonement mark the Jewish calendar With the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah beginning Wednesday, Rabbi Carolyn Braun plays a Shofar, (a horn-like instrument made from a bovine horn) part of a 30-minute ceremony at The Cedars retirement community in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 But like any new year celebration, Rosh Hashanah is also a time for rejoicing, feasting and festivities Jews after sundown on Wednesday filled synagogues to observe the start of Rosh Hashanah, a holiday that marks the Jewish new year and commemorates the creation of Adam and Eve 5,774 years ago. While the Hebrew calendar may not be scientifically accurate, the concept is a powerful one, said Rabbi Carolyn Braun of Temple Beth El in Portland. “We have the idea we are...

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The Cedars Annual Meeting

The Cedars is holding it’s Annual Meeting with special guest, Steve Shields of Action Pact Development Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 6PM Please reply to...

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The Show Must Go On

Join us at The Atrium at The Cedars on Friday April 12, 2013 for “Behind the Scenes at Portland Stage Company” Executive and Artistic Director Anita Stewart will share what it really takes to produce professional theater. To reserve your seat, call 207-221-7100...

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A Concert with Tom Snow

Come join us for an afternoon of jazz with Maine pianist, performer and arranger, Tom Snow Monday February 25th, 2013 For more information or to reserve your seat, call...

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