“In the Shelter of Each Other: A Special Social Action Shabbat”

The Social Action Committee of Congregation Bet Ha’am presents “In the Shelter of Each Other” a special Social Action Shabbat service focusing on the needs of Maine families who are struggling financially and how we can help.

Join us on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Bet Ha’am (81 Westbrook St., South Portland) for special prayers, songs and a brief talk by Christine Hastedt, co-founder and public policy director of Maine Equal Justice.

During the oneg, representatives from several nonprofit programs serving low-income Mainers will provide information about how you can get involved. This is a great opportunity for young people to learn about Mitzvah projects, and for all of us to find ways that we can help our neighbors.

You’ll leave inspired, fired up and singing the chorus of a beautiful song by Kim and Reggie Harris: “In the shelter of each other, we are hopeful, we are wise.”


Everyone attending the March 4 service is requested to bring canned goods to donate to a local food pantry.  Here is a list of needed items:

• Non-perishable food items, especially high-protein items such as tuna and peanut butter and things that are regularly stocked such as mac and cheese, tomato or chicken noodle soup, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and cereal.
• Toiletry items.
• Diapers.
• Reusable food containers.