Roshi Elijah Brooklyn  with the loving support of his parents, John and Rebecca, invites the members of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe to share in the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah  on Saturday September 13, 2008 at 10 AM. A Kiddush luncheon will follow. Please RSVP to Rebecca at 802 899 2721 or violetreb@comcast.net.

The Jewish Community Of Greater Stowe (JCOGS) is launching a permanent food donation receptacle to help get needed food to the Lamoille Community Food Share program.   Please click here for full details.

Religious School Classes begin September 10th Classes for the month of September are on 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24  Religious school registrations are now being accepted. Kita Aleph - grades 1&2 Kita Bet -  grades 3&4 Kita Gimmel - grades 5&6 Pre Mitzvah and Young Judea Call the JCOGS office for a registration packet if you have not received one.  Questions regarding Religious School can be directed to Barbara Bauman, Chair of Children's Education at 253-2644 or bdbauman@yahoo.com

FROM THE BAR AND BAT MITZVAH COMMITTEE:  Do you have a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter that is planning to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at JCOGS during  2008,  2009 or 2010?  If so, please contact Robin Trowbridge at robin@hsmc-ul.com.  Anyone interested in tutoring children in preparation for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, please contact Robin.  We will be reviewing and adding to our list of tutors. If you are currently preparing for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at JCOGS, you can now access audio files of songs and prayers prepared by Brian Besser by clicking here. Thank you, The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Committee

JCOGS 2008 HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Erev Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 29 Evening Service  7:30 - 8:30PM  Rosh Hashanah First Day Tuesday. September 30 Morning Service  10AM - 1PM Tashlich  1:15PM - 2PM Children's Service 2PM - 2:45PM  Second Day Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, October 1 10AM - 1PM  Kol Nidre Wednesday. October 8 Evening Service  7:30 PM - 9:45 PM  Yom Kippur Thursday. October 9 Morning Service  10AM - 1PM Children's Service  4:00 PM Afternoon Service  5:00 PM Ne'ilah Service  6:15 PM Havdalah   7:15 PM Reservations  only – Break-the-Fast immediately after Havdalah  For more information contact: Patti C. Rubin, High Holiday Chair: (802) 253-7990.  Or the JCOGS office: (802) 253-1800