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The Spring 2026 York County Jewish Community Newsletter is Here!

Enjoy the latest issue of YCJC News.

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President David and Cantor Beth Strassler gave the opening prayer at the State House in Augusta

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News About The Library!

Volunteers on the Library Committee have been hard at work revitalizing our beloved Samuel Osher Memorial Library. It’s been cleaned, reorganized, and is now accessible online!

Volunteers on the Library Committee have been hard at work revitalizing our beloved Samuel Osher Memorial Library. It’s been cleaned, reorganized, and is now accessible online! Use the online library to search and browse our collection of Jewish books. Come into the library during scheduled events and a library committee volunteer will you help you check out your books.

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CEC Launches Redesigned Website

Congregation Etz Chaim is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website. Still accessible at the same URL, www.etzchaimme.org, the new site has been a year and a half in the making and was unveiled at the synagogue’s annual Chanukah party on Dec. 15, 2024.

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We are deeply grateful to the Sam L. Cohen Foundation for its generous support in the redesign of our website. The foundation’s commitment to preserving Jewish education, tradition, and culture in Southern Maine has made it possible for us to share our mission and connect with our members and the community more effectively.

Mailing Address:
Congregation Etz Chaim
P.O. Box 1473
Biddeford, ME 04005

Physical Address:
Congregation Etz Chaim
34 Bacon Street
Biddeford, ME