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Upcoming virtual Events
Chef Nadav Israeli-catered meals for Friday, July 10
Put your order in and perhaps invite another JCOGS member over for a socially distanced, catered picnic.
Kinderlach & Gesher Summer Fun Picnics
Young families meet online for a brief celebration of a Shabbat summer morning and then head out to paired backyard picnics...
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Ateed s'mores around the firepit
Ateed teens gather once again for s'mores around the firepit. Parents gather to shmooze (please BYO beverage and bring your own chair).
jcogs membership renewal
The 2020-20201 membership year started on July 1.
Members:
Renew JCOGS membership here.
Renew Canadian Friends of JCOGS membership here.
New to JCOGS?
Click here for the new membership form.
Contact the JCOGS office, 802-253-1800 or jcogs@jcogs.org, for help.
virtual Shabbat Services
Rabbi Rim Meirowitz will be our emergency rabbi while Rabbi David is away until July 22. For whatever reason you need support, he is the first point of contact for pastoral needs, and you can contact him directly at 617-835-2861 or rabbirim@gmail.com. He is an incredible pastor who has graciously made himself available. If, G-d forbid, there is a need, please contact him.
No virtual Shabbat services will be held through JCOGS on July 10. All yahrzeits for July 10 will be read aloud on July 17.
We encourage our members to consider Zoom-ing into a local VT or wider afield service. What better time to explore other services than now? Members are also invited to order a Shabbat meal by Tuesday, July 7 through Chef Nadav, delivered right to your door. Perhaps invite another JCOGS member over for a socially distanced, catered picnic.
A virtual abbreviated Shabbat service with Rabbi Rim Meirowitz
Join Rabbi David's own rabbi and mentor, Rabbi Rim Meirowitz, for Friday night abbreviated Shabbat services. Come early for a Schmooze with friends at 5:30 PM
What We're Up To
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The Stowe Little Free Pantry Right outside of JCOGS, you can now find this free standing pantry. We are collecting non perishable food items in the pantry so anyone can have access as needed. |
Our World Needs Repair - We Need Your Help
The tikkun olam committee is starting a long-overdue conversation and action about white privilege, racism and racial equity, and justice. We'd love to have you join us at our next meeting on Friday. RSVP to Amy Wenger or Lynne Gedanken for more information.
K&G Summer Fun Picnics
Parents of young children meet online to celebrate a summer Shabbat morning and then head out to paired backyard picnics. Contact Debra Ann at youngfamilies@jcogs.org for more information and the zoom link to join.
Ateed s'mores around the firepit.
Parents gather to shmooze (please BYO beverage and chair). All participants must wear masks at all times and adhere to proper social distancing protocols. Personal pre-packaged s'mores kits will be provided. Bring your own stick!
Staying connected
We need to stay connected more than ever. While our building is closed, we’re available to you and all JCOGS programming will be virtual until further notice. We’ve increased our offerings, and we hope you’ll invite people in need of connection to join you as you log on. Links to programs will be in the weekly email, on Facebook, and on our website. Children's program links will be emailed to parents and accessible on the website by logged in members only. Contact jcogs@jcogs.org if you have any technical difficulties. And go to our calendar to see this week's offerings!
Homegrown Judaism
On Kol Nidrei, Rabbi David spoke to our congregation about a new initiative–homegrown Judaism. What is it? It's all about what we do at JCOGS, and we're kicking into high gear. Read Rabbi David's sermon here, and when you're all fired up, click here to find your place in our homegrown Judaism.