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Thousands of blood drives have been cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for blood is constant – patients need your help. In order to support social distancing, appointments are now required. .....................................................
The United Way of Lamoille County has coordinated ways to get help, give help, and donate to the people most at risk during this crisis. Please click here to see their list of resources and opportunities. .....................................................
Homemade Fabric Masks The Vermont Department of Health recommends that everyone wear cloth face coverings when outside of the home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about where to donate or get fabric masks in our area, click here. .....................................................
Upcoming Online Events click on each link below in order to connect via Zoom.
Wednesday, April 15, 9:30-10:15 AM Mutual Aid Hallel with Rabbi David Join Jews across North America, as Rabbi David leads a joyous Hallel service with traditional and contemporary prayers of celebration and longing. Gathering across communities throughout North America, this service is called Mutual Aid Hallel because together we make prayer possible, while increasing our sense of connection and support. Singing Hallel is one of the blessings and gifts of Passover. Come make some raucous celebratory music together! Special musical guests include David Goodman and his daughter Ariel. Zoom call, dial by phone +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) - Meeting ID: 845 382 388 https://zoom.us/j/845382388 .....................................................
Satruday, April 18, 7:15-8:15 PM Rita Meets Julia Child: a rugelach-baking celebration Before Havdalah, join rugelach expert Rita Schneps in assembling your post-Pesach treat. We all need something to look forward to right now, and if we cannot have an in-person Seder together and cannot break Pesach together, we're sure going to bake rugelach together. Invite your relatives to log on, as well. Ingredient list here. Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/866613116 ....................................................
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 PM Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration Be prepared to light a candle as our community joins virtually to remember those who perished, honor those who survived, and marks the 75th anniversary of liberation and end of the Holocaust. As we look back, we will also look forward and discuss ways we can make "never again" a reality. This year's virtual event will feature speakers, music, and opportunity for everyone to participate in the memorial candle lighting ceremony for the 6 million Jews and millions of others murdered in the Holocaust. Speakers include: Rabbi David Fainsibler, Jewish Community of Greater Stowe; Miriam Rosenbloom, vice-president and co-founder of the Vermont Holocaust Memorial; and members of the Greater Stowe Interfaith Coalition. RSVP here for the zoom link. ....................................................
