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69 adults, 27 children, homeless

02/18/2022 12:16:24 PM

Feb18

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

Dear JCOGS family,

Today in Lamoille County, there are 69 adults and 27 children experiencing homelessness in our community. That’s why the Lamoille Community House is a near and dear organization to me. Now in its fifth season, LCH serves those experiencing homelessness in our county in its warming shelter. Here’s one small way that the shelter is making an impact, one quote from one of its guests earlier this winter: "Oh, you all saved me, it had been 4 days in my car already and I couldn't do it anymore. I'm so glad you're here."

Our JCOGS housing task force is taking on the goal of supplying the shelter with its most basic and needed current items. Can you please help? A big box is sitting outside the JCOGS front door waiting to be filled to the top. All items must be in their original packaging.

It’s a simple list. And they can be dropped off at the building ANY TIME that fits your schedule. Perhaps on your way into services tonight?

~ paper towels
~ paper plates & bowls
~ hot/cold cups
~ laundry pods
~ tissues
~ disposable razors

We have until March 4 to fill up the box (at least once!). Please consider contributing these items only to the Lamoille Community House by bringing them to JCOGS.

Tihiyu bri’im, stay safe, be well. Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi David

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Office Closed: February 21 through February 28

No Shabbat Service: Friday, February 25 - Yahrzeits will be read on March 4

Olam Chesed Wednesday Program: Wednesday, March 2 4:00pm-6:00pm

Refugee Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Come together as JCOGS joins with Jewish communities around the country to celebrate Refugee Shabbat - Friday, March 4 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Community Shabbat Service and Kara's bat mitzvah ceremony - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Saturday, March 5 10:00am-12:00pm

Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism - ONLINE ONLY for those preregistered: A new limmud/learning opportunity at JCOGS, come explore this new, cutting-edge curriculum from the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute. - Monday, March 7 5:30pm-7:00pm

Shmitta Musical Shabbat and discussion - IN PERSON + ONLINE: This Shabbat, we focus on the Biblical seven year cycle known as Shmitta. - Friday, March 11 6:00pm-7:00pm

Mitzvah class IN PERSON ONLY: Mitzvah class - Saturday, March 12 10:00am-12:00pm

Olam Chesed PuRiM! IN PERSON ONLY: Wednesday, March 16 4:00pm-6:00pm. Come awaken all your senses with this family-fun Purim festival of storytelling and joy! Over a dozen readers of all ages will be reading from our beautiful new Megillah, a gift in memory of Michael Heitner z”l. Delight in a silly Purim spiel, delicious hamantaschen, and making shaloch manos for our neighbors in need.

Ski Ride Purim - IN PERSON: Co-sponsored by JCOGS - Friday March 18 - 9 AM to 2 PM - IN PERSON
An on-mountain, in costume ski & snowboard day at Smugglers’ Notch, plus delicious kosher lunch, live music, warm drinks, and activities. All only $36!

Purim Shabbat Party + Brass Balagan Band - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Join for an epic night of Purim pandemonium with the bodacious band Brass Balagan. - Friday, March 18 6:00pm-7:30pm

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