Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

A VIBRANT CENTER OF JEWISH LIFE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023

Musical Shabbat - ZOOM ONLY
Friday, Mar 24th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi David leads an intimate service from the Mad River Valley. Members are encouraged to join us online for this uplifting musical service. There will be no in person service in the JCOGS building this Shabbat.
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023

The Art of the Sermon: How to prepare, write, and give a D'var Torah
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
This two part series taught by Rabbi David for Mitzvah, teens, and adults will explore what it takes to interpret a piece of inspiring Jewish learning and teach it to others. You need not be the greatest Torah scholar to say something profound about a selection of Torah. You need not be the most charismatic public speaker to share some wisdom. Come with your willingness to explore and get ready to be inspired and to inspire others. Kiddush will be served and enjoyed, as well.
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Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023

Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism - ONLINE ONLY - for those pre-registered
Monday, Mar 27th 5:45p to 7:30p
Together with long-time JCOGS member Barbara Segal, Rabbi David is pleased to announce our second online cohort of Shalom Hartman Institute limmud/learning at JCOGS. This year’s focus will be on the Ethics curriculum drawn from the Hartman cutting-edge Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism.
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023

Mah Jongg - All Levels
Tuesday, Mar 28th 2:00p to 4:00p
Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available to demonstrate and explain how the game is played
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Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023

Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, Mar 31st 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg.
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Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023

Mitzvah Sponsored Oneg
Friday, Mar 31st 7:30p to 8:00p
Mitzvah Families Sponsored Oneg
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023

Community Shabbat Torah Service
Shabbat, Apr 1st 10:00a to 12:00p

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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023

Teens gather to watch "Fiddler on the Roof" and talk about the shtetl
Sunday, Apr 2nd 4:00p to 7:00p
Many American Jews can trace their heritage to the shtetls of what is today Ukraine. Teens join Amy Rosenthal for an evening of watching the classic film "Fiddler on the Roof" and sampling foods from the shtetl.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023

Office is Closed - Passover
Thursday, Apr 6th (All day)

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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023

Passover 2nd Night Seder
Thursday, Apr 6th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are encouraged to attend this in person, interactive, participatory, and delicious seder, led by Rabbi David, and catered by Chef Nadav. Passover resources for youth will be provided. Registration Coming Soon!
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Greater Stowe Holy Land Interfaith Journey to Israel APRIL 16-24, 2023

The initial registration is without financial commitment. Registering is a statement of your interest in participating in the mission but puts you under no financial obligation. Please complete the on-line registration form by July 1, 2022 and indicate if you are interested in the Petra extension.

EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL EVENTS

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023

Mah Jongg - All Levels
Tuesday, Mar 28th 2:00p to 4:00p
Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available to demonstrate and explain how the game is played
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023

Teens gather to watch "Fiddler on the Roof" and talk about the shtetl
Sunday, Apr 2nd 4:00p to 7:00p
Many American Jews can trace their heritage to the shtetls of what is today Ukraine. Teens join Amy Rosenthal for an evening of watching the classic film "Fiddler on the Roof" and sampling foods from the shtetl.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 8 , 2023

Passover Palooza with Talking Hands Theater
Shabbat, Apr 8th 10:00a to 11:30a
It's Pesach and we're celebrating the holiday of freedom! Join us for games, craft, matzah brei and a delightful performance by the wonderful Talking Hands theater. For families with children from birth to 10 years old.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023

Holy Land Interfaith Journey to Israel
Sunday, Apr 16th (All day)

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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023

Yom HaShoah
Sunday, Apr 16th 4:00p to 6:00p
Yom HaShoah
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2023

Marion Blumenthal Lazan - Holocaust speaker
Wednesday, Apr 19th 5:00p to 6:00p
The author of Four Perfect Pebbles will speak with JCOGS students about her experience surviving the Holocaust. Students gather in person at JCOGS to Zoom with Marion in community.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023

Mah Jongg Party at Beth Jacobs
Sunday, Apr 23rd 1:00p to 4:00p
Join us for a meet and greet with others within the growing Central Vermont Mah jongg community sponsored by The BJ Mah jongg crew. The afternoon will include: -A sweet documentary entitled "Tiles that Bind" -Yummy snacks -Unique raffle prizes and, of course -Game(s) with familiar or new friends.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 20 , 2023

Young families explore shalom with K&G
Shabbat, May 20th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends for a joyous Shabbat morning program with Kinderlach & Gesher.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023

JCOGS Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
JCOGS Annual Meeting
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 5 , 2023

Nefesh Mountain
Shabbat, Aug 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
Nefesh Mountain
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WHAT WE ARE UP TO

Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah Services

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Saturday ,
MayMay 27 , 2023

Shabbat Service and Lev Ibson's Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 27th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for Lev's bar mitzvah ceremony
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Education

PuRiM Festival
with Dux the Balloon Man!

Get ready to be amazed, entertained, and blown away by the incredible and twisted talents of Dux the Balloon Man! Carnival games, crafts, mishloach manot for our neighbors, a silly spiel with giant puppets, and lots of Megillah readers including Olam Chesed kids!

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