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Maine Jewish Museum event celebrates cultures – across a dinner table

by Chloe Swedberg June 23, 2026June 24, 2026

Author Nhi Aronheim will be sharing her story over a Vietnamese-Jewish fusion meal at Maine Jewish Museum on Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

Maine art museums overflow with summer exhibits

by Jorge S. Arango May 6, 2026May 13, 2026

On tap are photography, paintings, sculpture and the Portland Museum of Art’s exhibit of Winslow Homer sketches.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

2 spring exhibits in Portland highlight eccentric, curious art

by Jorge S. Arango March 25, 2026May 12, 2026

Shows at Space and the Maine Jewish Museum provide a warmup for summer’s artistic bounty.

Maine, News

Maine’s Irish, Jewish communities unite for Shalom & Shamrocks dinner

by Derek Davis March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

The second annual event, jointly hosted Sunday by the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Maine Jewish Museum, included music, dancing and plenty of good food. Staff photographer Derek Davis captured the joyous scene.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

Maine Jewish Museum’s exhibit shows off the fascinating art of printmaking | Column

by Jorge S. Arango January 14, 2026January 13, 2026

Works by six printmakers are on display at the museum through Feb. 26.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values

Maine Hanukkah celebrations take on extra meaning following Australia attack

by Drew Johnson December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Two celebrations in Portland on Sunday came with heightened police presence, but vigilance and public displays of faith are some of the best responses to hate, Jewish community leaders say.