A VIBRANT CENTER OF JEWISH LIFE
upcoming services
Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, May 13, 2022
6:00-7:30PM
Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg.
Please review our current COVID PROTOCOL before attending in person.
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Zeke's bar mitzvah ceremony and Shabbat Morning Torah service
IN PERSON + ONLINE
Saturday, May 28, 2022
10:00am-12:00pm
Join us for Zeke's bar mitzvah ceremony as he is called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Wohlberg family. Get to know Zeke here.
This week's parshah/portion is Bechukotai Leviticus 26:3-16.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
6:45-8:45 p.m.
Come join us in the JCOGS tent to nosh, schmooze, pray, and learn as we celebrate Shavuot and welcome our new prayer book, Siddur Lev Shalem. Dairy desserts provided at The Nosh compliments of our JCOGS Board. All are encouraged to purchase copies of Siddur Lev Shalem for JCOGS or for your home use, whether attending this event or not.
Educational & SOCIAL events
Young families say "Todah!" with K&G IN PERSON Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Rabbi David and special friends in the JCOGS garden for a joyous Shabbat morning with Kinderlach & Gesher. Together we’ll sing, play, & learn about the Jewish idea of "todah" and all we are grateful for. Be sure to bring your favorite stuffie to dance with Shabbasaurus. We'll be planting in the garden so dress for getting your hands in the soil!
Weatherization/Energy Efficiency Presentation – IN PERSON & ONLINE presentation
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:00PM
Stay warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and save money. The JCOGS Green Team invites you to learn better ways to keep your home warm while making a contribution to address climate change. To register click here.
Shavuot on the Mountain - IN PERSON Sunday, June 5, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join JCOGS and Living Tree Alliance as we return to our annual pilgrimage to the chapel on Mt. Mansfield in celebration of recieiving the Torah at Sinai. Stay tuned for more details!
WHAT WE'RE UP TO
News
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism - ONLINE ONLY for those preregistered
Together with long-time JCOGS member Barbara Segal, Rabbi David is pleased to announce a new limmud/learning opportunity at JCOGS. To register click here.
With the numbers of refugees from Ukraine increasing everyday as well as refugees from around the world, please click here for ways to help.
For a list of items needed click here.
Olam Chesed is springing into the end of the year!
We've had such a wonderful, rich, and beautiful year exploring the concept of shalom. It's so much more than "peace" "hello" and "goodbye". Click here for pictures and the schedule.
Rabbi's Corner
PURIM CELEBRATION
We celebrated Purim in great style (if you haven’t seen the video, view it here
The 2021-2022 membership year has begun.
Members: Renew JCOGS membership here. Renew Canadian Friends of JCOGS membership here.
New to JCOGS? Click here for the new membership form.