Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

Are you faster than the rabbi? On September 15, find out! Put your body to the test when you race against Rabbi David Fainsilber up the Stowe Recreation Path for a sporty fundraiser. Adults, youth, and families come join the fun! 100% of proceeds support the Lamoille Community House warming shelter. When: Sunday, September 15 Where: Meet at JCOGS, 1189 Cape Cod Rd, Stowe. Distance: 5K + Family Fun Run Donation: 5k minimum - $20 gift to LCH, Family Fun Run minimum - $5 per child. Generosity encouraged! Details: 8:45am Family Fun Run registration and 9am Race. 9:30am 5k registration and 9:45am 5k race; childcare provided; walkers and families welcome.

The history of what and how we eat encompasses everything from the prehistoric mammoth luau to the medieval banquet to the modern three squares a day. Presented by writer Rebecca Rupp, this talk lets attendees find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefit of family dinners – plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. What's the story of chocolate? Why do the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day? Who invented lemonade? Why are turkeys called turkeys? And what are sugarplums anyway? A VT Humanities Council Speakers Bureau event hosted by JCOGS. This event is free and open to the public.

Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.

At this Core of Shabbat experience, we will pray the most integral parts of the service, interspersed with some delightful schmoozing with food + wine + old and new friends 5:30-6:30 p.m., appetizers, wine + schmoozing 6:30-7:15 p.m., abbreviated Friday night service 7:15 p.m., enhanced oneg