News

MAH CHADASH:
WHAT'S NEW AT JCOGS

Community Lighting of the Big Outdoor Chanukiah at JCOGS  Thursday, Dec 7, (1st candle) 5pm

Musical Hanukkah-Shabbat with Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor and Marom, the JCOGS Band + Lighting the antique Hanukkiah at JCOGS Friday, Dec 8,  (2nd candle) 6pm-7:15pm

NEK Hanukkah celebration at Greensboro Community Church  Saturday, Dec 9, (3rd candle) - 5pm-9pm

JCOGS Hanukkah party + Iron Chef Competition
Sunday, Dec 10,(4th candle) 3:30pm-5:30pm

“Increase the Light” Family Glow Dance Party at Zenbarn
Wednesday, Dec 13, (7th candle) -  4pm-5:30pm

Miracles: Do you believe?   "Big Jewish Questions" Learning with Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor Thursday, Dec 14, (8th night)  7pm-8:30pm ONLINE

JCOGS Hanukkah Party and Iron Chef Competition!

Sunday, December 10, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm
at JCOGS

Join us for the annual JCOGS Hanukkah party and Iron Chef competition. Rabbi David has decreed that the secret ingredient this year is … RAINBOW 🌈 What will you create with such a magical ingredient?!  
Our guest judge this year is … Emmanuel Cantor!
Here are the categories and gift certificates from generous local businesses:
Presentation - Commodities 
Use of Secret Ingredient - Sushi Yoshi
Taste - Pizza on Main
Overall winner - a basket of prizes including a gift certificate from Black Diamond BBQ
There’s fun for all ages. Will you cook something or just be a judge? Click here for details.

Sunday, December 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
In Person Only at JCOGS
All members are encouraged to participate.

Click on each event for more information

CLERGY CORNER

Miracles: Do You Believe? 

Wednesday, December 13 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ONLINE ONLY

“Miracles” writes Rabbi Jason Rubenstein, “have gone from being the great proof of religion to its great disproof. A source of embarrassment at worst, and perhaps, at best, confusion.” Agree? Disagree? Not sure? No matter where you stand, join Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor this Hanukkah as we explore multiple Jewish perspectives on miracles: their place in our collective Jewish story, as well as our personal lives. Register for zoom link.

Ateed, our teen group, met Tuesday evening on Zoom for the second in a series of Meaningful Conversations. A follow-up to the conversation on Israel, the subject was antisemitism. Together we explored Jewish texts and unpacked definitions and examples of antisemitism. The teens spoke bravely of their own experiences and asked probing questions about the origin of antisemitism today. Difficult as the topic is, they reflected a sense of hope and strength: "We Jews are strong; we'll still survive. But, you should use your position to stand up and not rely on others to do it for you."  Just the kind of light in the world we need in this season.

Come peruse our Hanukkah Boutique

The lovely JCOGS Hanukkah boutique is open! Come on by during office hours (m-th 10-3, f 12-5) for candles, menorahs, gelt, wrapping paper, gift bags, dreidels, games, and fun holiday tchotchkes.

COMMUNITY

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the GSIC Interfaith Display will be aglow. Its design represents 5 religions, Baha'i, Christianity, Islam,Judaism and the Unitarian Universalists,and honors each with their respective symbols. It will be set on the Stowe Village Green. GSIC leadership is grateful for the ongoing support of our town of Stowe.

VOLUNTEERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS