Rabbi Jared H. Saks

Rabbi Jared H. Saks serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Bet Ha’am in South Portland, ME. He is an enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate individual who inspires others to embrace the best in ourselves and see the Divine spark in others. He lives in Portland, ME, with his husband, Kirk, and their son and dog.

LGBTQ+ Equality

Your Rights Should Not Depend on Where You Live: It’s Time to Pass the Equality Act

Rabbi Jared H. Saks

March 11, 2022

Rabbi Jared Saks of Congregation Bet Ha'am, South Portland, Maine spoke at the Faithful Majority Campaign Launch webinar about the importance of passing the Equality Act.

LGBTQ+ Equality

It’s Time for the Senate to Pass the Equality Act

Rabbi Jared H. Saks

May 28, 2021

This blog post is adapted from remarks originally given by Rabbi Saks at a Faith for Equality virtual press conference in February 2021.

When my husband and I moved to Maine almost 10 years ago from Minnesota, one of the factors in our relocation was the