Musical Shabbat with Rabbi Jan Salzman at JCOGS - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. - Friday, April 21 6:00pm-7:30pm
Mah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available May 16th, June 6 and 13th to demonstrate and explaining how the game is played. - Tuesday, April 25 2:00pm-4:00pm
Teens gather to watch "Fiddler on the Roof" and learn about the shtetl : Many American Jews can trace their heritage to the shtetls of what is today Ukraine. Teens join Amy Rosenthal for an evening of watching the classic film "Fiddler on the Roof" and sampling foods from the shtetl. - Sunday, April 30 4:00pm-7:00pm
Family & Friends Friday IN PERSON + ONLINE: Come celebrate the end of an amazing year! Our regular Friday night minyan welcomes Olam Chesed families to a special Shabbat of L'chayyim/to life! (our theme this year) and the joy of being in community. - Friday, May 5 6:00pm-7:15pm
Community Shabbat Torah Service + Mitzvah Presentations: Saturday, May 6 10:00am-12:00pm
Mission Statement Conversation with Members: During August 2022, the Board of Trustees, along with other JCOGS lay leaders, participated in a retreat focused on our community's values and strategic goals. It became apparent that as JCOGS has grown with a full-time rabbi, expanded programming, and a thriving religious school, it was time to articulate this enhanced impact on our members and the greater community. - Tuesday, May 9 7:00pm-8:00pm
Mission Statement Conversation with Members: During August 2022, the Board of Trustees, along with other JCOGS lay leaders, participated in a retreat focused on our community's values and strategic goals. It became apparent that as JCOGS has grown with a full-time rabbi, expanded programming, and a thriving religious school, it was time to articulate this enhanced impact on our members and the greater community. - Thursday, May 18 2:00pm-3:00pm
Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate gratitude and say todah!: Bring special elders and your favorite stuffie to our end of year celebration of gratitude. Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends at JCOGS for a sweet Shabbat morning of singing, dancing, and story. Come play with Shabbasaurus, the Shabbat dinosaur, and Tzipi, the curious bird! - Saturday, May 20 10:00am-11:30am
Teen Tzedakah Team - ONLINE: What cause would you donate to if you had the money? Teens are invited to be a part of making big decisions about where JCOGS will donate significant tzedakah funds to local organizations and beyond. Your voice counts as Ateed weighs in on what social justice issues should be supported. Be a part of the conversation with Rabbi David about how Jews might make these difficult, but impactful decisions. Register below for the Zoom link. - Monday, May 22 6:30pm-7:15pm
