Minhag Dirigo Podcast

December 23, 2025

A minhag is a Jewish custom or practice. Dirigo is from the Latin for “I direct,” the motto of Maine, a reference to the North Star on our state seal. Maine holds a uniquely flavored Jewish world. This podcast, hosted by a soon-to-be rabbi, covers topics of relevance to the Hebrew People™ in the state.

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Brian Kresge

Brian Kresge

Writer, President of Bangor's Congregation Beth Israel, retired soldier, programmer, father, musician, Heeb, living in the woods of Maine with three ladies and a dog. Brian is also a rabbinical student with the Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary.

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Leah Kresge

Leah Kresge

Director of Education for Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor, Maine, runs joint religious school with our sister congregation, special educator and former school board member, mother to Avi and Nezzie.

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