If you need our help or support in any way, PLEASE let us help. Email jcogs@jcogs.org, include your phone number, and someone will call you very soon.
We are using Zoom in order to take our events online and continue to enjoy community. If you are having any problems using this system, or would like some help getting started, email the JCOGS office at jcogs@jcogs.org and we will be happy to help. You can also click here for a short Zoom tutorial.
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Ways to Help
Every JCOGS member is feeling some measure of isolation, and it can be extreme. This week, we’re asking all our members to take the time to call three people they know within our congregation, and just ask how they’re doing. Think of it as 1987, back when we used to call each other. Beautiful things can come from one phone call. .....................................................
There is one thing every single one of us can do from our own homes to make sure Vermont gets the money it needs to support our hospitals, infrastructure, and population. Fill out the United States census today and make our community count. ....................................................
Capstone Community Action serves those struggling with poverty in our area. They are working incredibly hard to help people in our area who are hard hit by our economic standstill. Please consider sending a donation to support their efforts.
Upcoming Online Events click on each link below in order to connect via Zoom.
Saturday, March 21, 7:15-8pm Hilarity and Havdalah The illustrious performer El Schnepo presents a few skits and songs with puppet friends, including Captain Crook the pirate, Ribbit the Frog, and extra special guests Gefilte and Lox, and more. Adults and kids alike will platz when they experience the one and only El Schnepo. Havdalah with Rabbi David and family to follow. Click here to join via zoom. .....................................................
Sunday, March 29 9:30-11:00am Cycle of fundraising: PART ONE Join Andy Robinson as he leads a training session in fundraising for nonprofits. Geared towards everyone knowing what goes into successful fundraising (spoiler alert: most of it has nothing to do with asking for money). Open to all JCOGS members. Click here to log on for this virtual training: https://zoom.us/j/569528559
You can learn more about Andy here. RSVP appreciated for materials, but not required. .....................................................
Monday, March 30, 7-8pm Homegrown Judaism: Kibbitz Conversations online Would you like to get to know your community members better? Want to curb those feelings of isolation? JCOGS has been holding a series of intimate conversations across our community at our member’s homes. Now, we go virtual! Join Rabbi David for a Kibbitz conversation. Come get to know your neighbors and fellow community members, find out what their passions are, what connects you, why each of you have found a home in Vermont and at JCOGS. Click here to join via zoom. .....................................................
Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1, 7:30-8:30pm Haggadah with Rabbi James Glazier Are you ready for Passover? May I help you if you're not? When you know the Haggadah you're well on your way to being prepared Passover. Shelter in place and study the Haggadah with me, Rabbi Jim Glazier, member of JCOGS. Over the course of two nights, I will teach you everything you'll need to know about the Passover Haggadah. So load the app Zoom on your laptop, desktop, or tablet and let's learn together. Click here to join via zoom. .....................................................
Rabbi David's sermon/D'var Torah from Friday, March 20: Reach out your hearts to each other. Click here to hear it. .....................................................
Yahrzeits
Harry Cohen Mack Weinstein Zelda L. Glazier Judith Schecter Morris Shreter Aida Cohen
