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Upcoming Events
Poetry Program
Monday, December 7
from 4-5pm
Please bring a poem to read and discuss. The poem can be one you find inspiring and interesting or even bring one that you wrote yourself and would like to share.
Morning Meditation
with Rabbi David
Wednesday, December 9
from 10-10:30am
Morning Meditation with Rabbi David includes singing, journaling, and a short sitting meditation. Each week, we explore a relevant theme, something to touch the heart and our times.
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Virtual Hannukah Party
Saturday, December 12
from 7-8:30pm
Our family friendly Hanukkah celebration will include Havdalah, a musical menorah candle lighting ceremony, live entertainment and raffle prizes!
virtual Shabbat Services
Musical Hanukkah Shabbat
Friday, December 11
from 5:45-7:15pm
Remember back to the virtual High Holy Day services? Now, try them—Hanukkah style. This big, blowout musician-filled service will rivet the masses. Come sing along to your favourite Hanukkah songs.
What We're Up To
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The Governor has signed an order
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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 today's meeting. RSVP to Amy Wenger or Lynne Gedanken for more information.
Hanukkah fun and music with Shir La La
Join musician Shir La La and young families from all over Vermont's Jewish community for a special Hanukkah concert on Zoom. Favorite tunes and a craft activity, too.
Click here to register forthe Zoom link.
Click to see a clip of Rabbi's d'var from Friday.
His d'var - Precious, Precarious Democracy - is available to watch in its entirety here. If you would like to read the text, please click here.
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.
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!