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CLICK to listen to the High Holy Day sweet sounds of Marom, the JCOGS Band

Kol Nidrei
Friday, October 11, 6:45-8:45 In Person and Online
The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal.

Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm In Person and Online

10:00am: Morning services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading.
10:00-10:30am: Parents and young children, birth to 6 years old, Yom Kippur story time, song, and activities with Beth on the JCOGS lower level IN PERSON ONLY
11:00-11:30am: Youth ages 7-11 Yom Kippur program with songs/prayers, discussion, and activities. With Beth on the JCOGS lower level IN PERSON ONLY
12:45pm: Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away.
1:30pm: Learning session with Rabbi David
2:30pm: Walk together on the rec path.
3:30pm: Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul.
4:30pm: Minchah Afternoon Services, ​​with youth retelling the dramatic story of Jonah and the whale.
5:30pm: Ne’ilah Service: The gates close with these final, intimate prayers. Come hear the final shofar blast. Havdalah at 6:53 p.m. to break-the-fast.

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Rabbi Replay
WATCH or READ Rabbi David's D'var Torah Sermon entitled Choose LOVE, given on the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

COMMEMORATING OCTOBER 7

Rabbi David spoke at Ohavi Zedek during the Vermont wide commemoration of October 7th.

SUKKOT

Taco Truck, Sukkah-raising, & Bringing in Sukkot

Wednesday, October 16, 4:15pm - 7:00pm In Person at JCOGS

All hands on deck for all-you-can-eat tacos and to help build and decorate the sukkah, followed by the start of Sukkot. PLEASE BRING SCHACH (fresh cut tree boughs to help with sukkah making)

Sukkot Musical Shabbat with the Marom, the JCOGS Band + Oneg B’Yachad* in the Sukkah
Friday, October 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm In Person and Online

Come for the music, stay for the food, and get ready to shake the lulav!

CLICK to see all Sukkot events

ONEG B'YACHAD

*Oneg b'Yachad is a delightful way to share community each Friday evening. Here is how it works:

• Please bring a plated appetizer or dessert (with serving utensil)
• It should be simple finger food 
• Please bring enough to serve at least 4-6 people. 
• Communal participation also means sharing in a simple cleanup: wiping down tables, a quick sweep of the social hall, and taking out trash. 
• Let’s work together. Please contact Judith Wine:  wine.judith@jcogs.org  and let her know you'd like to help. 

THANK YOU 

• to all those who made donations for the food drive
• to all those who wrote letters to the families of the hostages

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe
1189 Cape Cod Road Stowe, VT 05672
802 253 1800 (office) jcog.org

REMINDER! FINAL HOURS to register for
Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast.
Purchase your tickets HERE now

LEARNING L'DOR VADOR!  

How special to begin the new year by wrapping up 5784 in such wonderful ways! September has been incredibly full as each of our programs was launched with such joy for learning and being together. Look how vibrant our programs are. Don't you want to be involved? Enrollment is still open! Click here or the image below.
 
For more info: Beth Liberman, director of education at beth.liberman@jcogs.org

TIKKUN OLAM CAN BE FUN!

JCOGS families gleaned over 120 lbs. of apples that were distributed to those in need throughout the NEK in a wonderful collaboration between Salvation Farms, Elmore Roots, and JCVT. 

A week later, the JCOGS education program in the Mad River Valley met for their first gathering of the season and gleaned bushels of apples in a private orchard. The parent educators led dramatic Torah storytelling about the Garden of Eden before welcoming in Shabbat with a sunset potluck picnic. How perfect is that? 
Do you know kids in the MRV who might like a monthly Jewish ed program? Be in touch with Beth at beth.liberman@jcogs.org

MITZVAH

We're still celebrating! Margot and Arlo knocked it out of the park this month with their Torah reading and each gave an incredible d'var. Click here to read them! Be sure to join us for some or all of the FOUR upcoming ceremonies in October and November. Click here to see who's on deck.

The 5785 mitzvah class is learning on Wednesdays and the 6th graders have joined in, too.  Our students come from all over Lamoille and Washington counties to make their way to JCOGS each week! 
Is your child or grandchild interested in having a mitzvah ceremony?
7th and 8th graders are still welcome to join this year's cohort.
Register here or contact Amy Rosenthal at amy.rosenthal@jcogs.org

OLAM CHESED CLUB

Wednesdays are so full of energy and learning as we explore this year's theme of kadosh/holy קדוש! We've been amazed at how many ways we can bring holiness into our lives, like creating a kehilah kedushah/holy community each time we meet; practicing netilat yadayim/ritually washing hands; noticing the words in לדור ודור L'dor vador (above the door!); and the holiness of bringing forth potatoes from the earth (to be used for latkes at Hanukkah!), and, of course preparing for the High HOLY Days!
For more information about our weekly Hebrew school program for 1st-6th graders Olam Chesed Club click here.  

TOT SHABBAT

This past Shabbat we filled the den with littles and their grownups—new families and familiar ones— for a Rosh Hashanah journey, shaking our rosh in the hokey pokey and being apples dipped in parachutes of honey, all brought to us by the letter shin ש (for Shabbat, shanah, and of course, hearing the shofar!).
Be sure to join us for the next Tot Shabbat in the JCOGS on Oct. 19th
Register HERE to join our sweet community of young families!

TEEN TIKKUN OLAM

Zack Brooks from JCVT led JCOGS teens in a special evening of cooking for the 21 residents at Lamoille Community House. The teens prepared a great meal and then took the initiative to preparetwo  desserts. They got to meet with some guests and share stories. It was a powerful experience. The teens are already planning the next meal!
Click here to contact Beth to get on the list for all our great teen events, including the trip to Montreal!

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe
1189 Cape Cod Road Stowe, VT 05672
802 253 1800 (office) jcog.org

POSTPONED

Tonight's program, New Member Kibbitz/Gathering-You Belong has been postponed. We will advertise the new date and time as soon as it is scheduled.

We invite you to share the spirit and wisdom of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  Join us for prayer, music, and reflection.

CLICK to REGISTER

HHD Rehearsal/Songfest & Dinner
Wednesday, September 25,
6:00pm - 9:00pm at JCOGS
Musicians, singers, service leaders, and any members excited for the High Holy Days are invited to join Rabbi David for all or any part of this rehearsal/songfest and dinner. We will sing our favourite High Holy Day melodies and explore new ones together. Dinner around 7pm. Please RSVP to ensure enough food.

Rosh Hashanah Family Learning and Experience + dinner
Wednesday, October 2
5:00pm - 6:30pm at JCOGS
Parents and kids of all ages learn together about the why, what, and how of Rosh Hashanah. Celebratory family pizza dinner provided.

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2,
6:30pm - 8:15pm
In Person and Online
6:30 p.m. The JCOGS Band brings in the new year as we reconnect with community.
7:00 p.m. Services include poignant storytelling, music, and prayer.
8:15 p.m. The Nosh provides a dessert oneg, the sweetest way to start your new year.

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
Thursday, October 3
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
In Person and Online /
The Rec Path
9:30 a.m. The Nosh is open for schmoozing and noshing.
10:00 a.m. Services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading.
10:00-10:30 a.m. Parents and young children, birth to 6 years old. Rosh Hashanah story time, song, and activities with Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
11:00-11:30 a.m. Youth ages 7-11. Rosh Hashanah program with holiday songs/prayers, discussion, and activities. With Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
1:00 p.m. Tashlich: cast away the unwanted and seek the better parts of self by the river.
*Please note: The playground will be closed during youth programs but open at all other times. Children are welcome on the lower level at all times. 

Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
Friday, October 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM In Person and Online
10:00am Community-led Services include music, prayer, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading.

​​​​​​​Shabbat Shuvah short service & potluck @ Rabbi David and Alison's home
Friday, October 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM In Person and Online
Join us at Rabbi David and Alison's home for a short service, including to say the Mourner's Kaddish, and some brief reflections on these Days of Awe/Yamim Noraim, followed by a vegetarian/pescetarian potluck (no peanuts or lentils, please). For all-ages. RSVP for the Zoom link or for directions. Please note: there will be no services at the JCOGS building.
6pm: Arrival and Nosh
6:15-7pm: Service, in person and online
7-8:30pm: Potluck

Kol Nidrei
Friday, October 11
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person and Online
The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal.

Yom Kippur Day
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00am - 7:00pm In Person and Online
10:00am: Morning services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading.
10:00-10:30am: Parents and young children, birth to 6 years old, Yom Kippur story time, song, and activities with Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
11:00-11:30am: Youth ages 7-11 Yom Kippur program with songs/prayers, discussion, and activities. With Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
12:45pm: Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away.
*Please note: The playground will be closed during youth programs but open at all other times. Children are welcome on the lower level at all times.

Yom Kippur Afternoon
In Person and Online
1:30pm: Learning session with Rabbi David
2:30pm: Walk together on the rec path.
3:30pm: Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul.
4:30pm: Minchah Afternoon Services, ​​with youth retelling the dramatic story of Jonah and the whale.
5:30pm: Ne’ilah Service: The gates close with these final, intimate prayers. Come hear the final shofar blast. Havdalah at 6:53 p.m. to break-the-fast. (Break-the-fast Menu)

We invite you to share the spirit and wisdom of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  Join us for prayer, music, and reflection.

CLICK to REGISTER

HHD Rehearsal/Songfest & Dinner
Wednesday, September 25,
6:00pm - 9:00pm at JCOGS
Musicians, singers, service leaders, and any members excited for the High Holy Days are invited to join Rabbi David for all or any part of this rehearsal/songfest and dinner. We will sing our favourite High Holy Day melodies and explore new ones together. Dinner around 7pm. Please RSVP to ensure enough food.

Rosh Hashanah Family Learning and Experience + dinner
Wednesday, October 2
5:00pm - 6:30pm at JCOGS
Parents and kids of all ages learn together about the why, what, and how of Rosh Hashanah. Celebratory family pizza dinner provided.

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2,
6:30pm - 8:15pm
In Person and Online
6:30 p.m. The JCOGS Band brings in the new year as we reconnect with community.
7:00 p.m. Services include poignant storytelling, music, and prayer.
8:15 p.m. The Nosh provides a dessert oneg, the sweetest way to start your new year.

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
Thursday, October 3
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
In Person and Online /
The Rec Path
9:30 a.m. The Nosh is open for schmoozing and noshing.
10:00 a.m. Services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading.
10:00-10:30 a.m. Parents and young children, birth to 6 years old. Rosh Hashanah story time, song, and activities with Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
11:00-11:30 a.m. Youth ages 7-11. Rosh Hashanah program with holiday songs/prayers, discussion, and activities. With Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
1:00 p.m. Tashlich: cast away the unwanted and seek the better parts of self by the river.
*Please note: The playground will be closed during youth programs but open at all other times. Children are welcome on the lower level at all times. 

Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
Friday, October 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM In Person and Online
10:00am Community-led Services include music, prayer, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading.

​​​​​​​Shabbat Shuvah short service & potluck @ Rabbi David and Alison's home
Friday, October 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM In Person and Online
Join us at Rabbi David and Alison's home for a short service, including to say the Mourner's Kaddish, and some brief reflections on these Days of Awe/Yamim Noraim, followed by a vegetarian/pescetarian potluck (no peanuts or lentils, please). For all-ages. RSVP for the Zoom link or for directions. Please note: there will be no services at the JCOGS building.
6pm: Arrival and Nosh
6:15-7pm: Service, in person and online
7-8:30pm: Potluck

Kol Nidrei
Friday, October 11
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person and Online
The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal.

Yom Kippur Day
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00am - 7:00pm In Person and Online
10:00am: Morning services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading.
10:00-10:30am: Parents and young children, birth to 6 years old, Yom Kippur story time, song, and activities with Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
11:00-11:30am: Youth ages 7-11 Yom Kippur program with songs/prayers, discussion, and activities. With Beth on the JCOGS lower level*. IN PERSON ONLY
12:45pm: Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away.
*Please note: The playground will be closed during youth programs but open at all other times. Children are welcome on the lower level at all times.

Yom Kippur Afternoon
In Person and Online
1:30pm: Learning session with Rabbi David
2:30pm: Walk together on the rec path.
3:30pm: Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul.
4:30pm: Minchah Afternoon Services, ​​with youth retelling the dramatic story of Jonah and the whale.
5:30pm: Ne’ilah Service: The gates close with these final, intimate prayers. Come hear the final shofar blast. Havdalah at 6:53 p.m. to break-the-fast. (Break-the-fast Menu)

The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2024/5785

 
We invite you to share the spirit and wisdom of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  Join us for prayer, music, food, and reflection.

Register Here for HHD Tickets,  Break-the-Fast, and Pre Order your Lulav and Etrog.

Annual Food Drive Information

HHD 2024/5785 Schedule

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Musical Shabbat with special Elul offerings from Barbara Segal and the debut performance of the JCOGS Jewkuleles
Friday, September 13, 6:00-8:00pm In person and Online

Join us Friday evenings during Elul for perspectives on love inspired by the Ahavat Olam prayer about G-d’s everlasting love for the Jewish people.  Click tor register

 COMMUNITY

New Member Kibbitz-You Belong
Monday, September 23, 7:00-9:00pm

Are you a new member of JCOGS or a member who wants greater engagement in our community? You are warmly invited to join Rabbi David, president Cyndy Wyatt and VP Priscilla Minkin for conversation and connection. Dessert will be served.

Under new leadership, our re-formed BUILDING COMMITTEE is looking for a vibrant, active, committed and engaged group of volunteers.

Our goals are to maintain; to preserve; to plan for the future; and to maintain a bright, organized and efficient use of the building.
 We’re especially seeking those in the building trades, those who have the knowledge and skills in building and grounds maintenance and repair.

If interested, please respond to Marcie Scudder: marcie.scudder@jogs.org  and Judith Wine: wine.judith@jcogs.org . 

EDUCATION

Mazel Tov to Margot Lamberg

Come celebrate with Margot as she is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Lamberg/Krumme family. This week's parshah/Torah portion is Ki Tavo. Click here to learn more about Margot

Mincha Afternoon Service and Margot Lamberg's Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, September 14, 4:00-6:00pm In person and Online
Let's surround our Mitzvah students with loving community. You'll be sure to hear some profound Torah wisdom! 

Olam Chesed Club begins! First session of the year IN PERSON
TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4:15-6:00pm

Enrollment is open! Click here to reserve a spot for your child/ren in our education programs: Olam Chesed Club, Mitzvah, Kinderlach & Gesher, and Ateed.
(This form is for enrollment only. Tuition is paid separately with membership)

Gleaning Apples at Elmore Roots with Salvation Farms
Sunday, September 15, 10:00-11:30am at Elmore Roots

Come gather apples for the Vermont Food Bank at Elmore Roots, a Jewish-owned orchard. Enjoy story time and snacks for little ones. All ages welcome but space is limited. Please RSVP. A joint program for JCOGS and Beth Jacob families co-sponsored by PJ Library and JCVT. 

THANK YOU 

• Thank you to the “village” of amazing folks who helped organize and run the gala!

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe
1189 Cape Cod Road Stowe, VT 05672
802 253 1800 (office) jcog.org

Dear JCOGS family,

As you likely know, Israel recovered the murdered bodies of six hostages after their kidnapping on October 7.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l.
Carmel Gat z"l.
Ori Danino z"l.
Eden Yerushalmi z"l.
Alex Lobanov z"l.
Almog Sarusi z"l.
We cry and mourn with their devastated families and the Jewish world. May their memories be for a blessing. 

As we send our prayers to these families, we continue to pray for the release of all of the hostages speedily and soon—the dead for proper burial and the living for rehabilitation. We think of all the Israelis who are still in mourning and the many displaced in the north. And we think about the innocent Palestinians and their great humanitarian need right now, and all those displaced because of the war,  may they be spared from further harm.

Please save the date: October 7 at 5:30p.m., we will gather with the wider Vermont Jewish community in Burlington as JCOGS comes together with our Jewish family to mark that tragic day. Details to follow. 

May peace come speedily and soon.

Rabbi David

The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

It’s Membership Renewal Season!
Click here to renew your membership for 2024-25/5785

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