Maine's Jewish Community Today with Rabbi David Freidenreich

In-person and via Zoom.

Learn about the rich diversity of Jewish life in Maine, the ways in which our community has evolved over time, and how Jews in Maine compare with those in other parts of the country. This presentation will draw on the 2024 Jewish Maine Community Study and research by Colby College students.

Rabbi Dr. David Freidenreich is the Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies at Colby College, where he serves as chair of the Jewish studies department and deputy director of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life. He has published several essays on Maine's Jewish history and is historian-in-residence at the Maine Jewish Museum.