Congregation Etz Chaim

Date Change for Israeli Wine-Tasting Event: Now Scheduled for July 12

More Than Manischewitz:
Discover the Wines of Israel
Date Change: Sunday, July 12 (sorry for any inconvenience)

Raise a glass and experience Israel like never before at Congregation Etz Chaim’s upcoming wine tasting event, More Than
Manischewitz!

On Sunday, July 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., join us in person for a captivating journey through one of the world’s most ancient and innovative wine regions.

Discover a curated selection of wines from the lush Golan Heights to the pioneering desert vineyards of the Negev. Prepare for an evening of sophisticated flavors and vibrant tales as we toast to the wines of Israel with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to discover something new, this promises to be an evening of refined flavors, warm community, and lively conversation.

Event Details
In person only at:
Congregation Etz Chaim
34 Bacon St., Biddeford

$45 for Congregation Etz Chaim members
$55 for non-members
- Payment at door

Registration is required. Please RSVP by Sunday, June 14
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261328194059158

Important: If you already registered prior to the change of date, please register again.

Parking and Security
Handicapped Parking: Spots will be available in front of synagogue

Other Parking: On-street (free) as well as Alfred Street Parking lot located next to the Police Department. (Promo Code will be sent prior to the event.)

Security will be provided

Come sip, savor, and celebrate the wines of Israel with us!

Learn more about Rabbi Bernath:
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath serves as the spiritual director of Chabad NDG and Jewish chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal. Beyond his work as a speaker, podcaster, and relationship coach widely known as “The Love Rabbi,” Rabbi Bernath has become well known in the kosher wine world as a sommelier, wine writer, and co-host of the Kosher Wine Podcast, where he discusses wine trends, tastings, wineries, and kosher wine culture with industry experts. By blending Jewish wisdom, storytelling, and food-and-wine culture in a unique and approachable style, he has introduced many people to the world of kosher wine appreciation through memorable experiences.

The CEC Women's Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM on Zoom to discuss Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for LIfe in the Shadow of the Holocaust by Meryl Frank. Contact information is in the comments below; please reach out if you'd like to join us.

More Than Manischewitz: Discover the Wines of Israel

Raise a glass and experience Israel like never before at Congregation Etz Chaim’s upcoming wine tasting event, More Than Manischewitz!

On Sunday, June 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., join us in person for a captivating journey through one of the world’s most ancient and innovative wine regions.

Discover a curated selection of wines from the lush Golan Heights to the pioneering desert vineyards of the Negev. Prepare for an evening of sophisticated flavors and vibrant tales as we toast to the wines of Israel with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath.

Rabbi Yisroel Bernath serves as the spiritual director of Chabad NDG and Jewish chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal. Beyond his work as a speaker, podcaster, and relationship coach widely known as “The Love Rabbi,” Rabbi Bernath has become well known in the kosher wine world as a sommelier, wine writer, and co-host of the Kosher Wine Podcast, where he discusses wine trends, tastings, wineries, and kosher wine culture with industry experts. By blending Jewish wisdom, storytelling, and food-and-wine culture in a unique and approachable style, he has introduced many people to the world of kosher wine appreciation through memorable experiences.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to discover something new, this promises to be an evening of refined flavors, warm community, and lively conversation.

Event Details
• In person only at Congregation Etz Chaim (34 Bacon St., Biddeford)
• $45 for Congregation Etz Chaim members/$55 for non-members
• Registration is required. Please RSVP by May 29 at
https://form.jotform.com/261328194059158

Parking and Security
• Handicapped Parking: Spots will be available in front of synagogue.
• Other Parking: On-street (free) as well as Alfred Street Parking lot located next to the Police Department. (Promo Code will be sent prior to the event.)
• Security will be provided

Come sip, savor, and celebrate the wines of Israel with us!

The CEC Women's Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM on Zoom to discuss Queen Esther by John Irving. Check the comments for how contact us for Zoom link and more information.