Join us for a Shabbat and Shavuot service, with special guest presentations and learning from our second cohort of Hartman cutting-edge Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism. One of our three pilgrimage festivals, Shavuot celebrates Moses going up Mount Sinai to receive the Torah.
Join Rabbi David on Shavuot - Shabbat as we hike to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield to celebrate this holiday of first fruits and receiving the Torah! We’ll gather at the Stowe Mountain Resort, then make our way up the mountain, finding the first fruits of Vermont (spring wildflowers like trout lilies and trilium) and enjoying community, contemplation, and the beauty of nature. At the Mountain Chapel, we’ll share in a bikkurim (first fruits) parade and songs in the chapel.
Lamoille faith communities come together in direct action against economic injustice in a night of learning and giving. All donations go to support the Interfaith Benevolence Fund, a new partnership with United Way of Lamoille County that will support community members who are experiencing severe economic hardship. Come hear the stories of those directly impacted, alongside experts, clergy, and community members as we work together towards a society that provides for everyone’s basic needs and respects the dignity of all. Light refreshments to follow the program. Keynote Speaker: Saudia Lamont
Join us for Shabbat morning service and to celebrate as Lev is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah followed by Kiddish luncheon sponsored by the Ibson family. Mazel tov to the whole family! This week's parshah/Torah portion is Re'eh. Learn about Lev.
♥ Our Education Committee for all their hard work this year to bring us our youth and family programs. ♥ Stephen Fishman for helping us with our dishwashers. ♥ Michal Rosenbaum and Patti Rubin for their support with our Kinderlach and Gesher program.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Parsha: noun - A section of the Torah assigned for weekly reading.
Shavuot on the Mountain: Join us on Shavuot - Shabbat as we hike to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield to celebrate this holiday of first fruits and receiving the Torah! We’ll gather at the Stowe Mountain Resort, then make our way up the mountain, finding the first fruits of Vermont (spring wildflowers like trout lilies and trilium) and enjoying community, contemplation, and the beauty of nature. At the Mountain Chapel, we’ll share in a bikkurim (first fruits) parade and songs in the chapel. - Saturday, May 27 2:30pm-4:30pm
Addressing Poverty in Lamoille: An Interfaith Teach In & Fundraiser: Lamoille faith communities come together in direct action against economic injustice in a night of learning and giving. All donations go to support the Interfaith Benevolence Fund, a new partnership with United Way of Lamoille County that will support community members who are experiencing severe economic hardship. Come hear the stories of those directly impacted, alongside experts, clergy, and community members as we work together towards a society that provides for everyone’s basic needs and respects the dignity of all. Light refreshments to follow the program. Keynote Speaker: Saudia Lamont - Saturday, June 3 6:00pm-8:00pm
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, June 6 2:00pm-4:00pm
Shabbat Service and Ada Clar's Bat Mitzvah: Join us for Shabbat morning service and to celebrate as Ada is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Clar family. This week's parshah/Torah portion is Behaalotecha. - Saturday, June 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Pride Shabbat: In celebration of Pride month, JCOGS is hosting a special Pride Shabbat on Friday evening June 16th at 6:00 pm with a guest speaker from Keshet. Keshet guest speaker will discuss the week’s parsha in connection with the intersection of being Jewish and LGBTQ, highlighting the relevance of each identity in support of one another. - Friday, June 16 6:00pm-7:00pm
Bagels n’ Learn: LGBTQ+ Jewish History Timeline Workshop: Registration Required: This workshop will use an interactive timeline activity to explore key moments in LGBTQ+ history in the United States and the implications of this history for our work on LGBTQ+ equality and belonging in Jewish life today. RSVP Required. - Saturday, June 17 10:00am-11:30am
Stories from Israel: Pictures and Videos from the Holyland: A rabbi, priest, and minister walk into a hotel... in Israel... aka The Holy Land. The greater community is invited to see pictures and videos and hear moving stories from the recent greater Stowe interfaith trip. Rabbi David Fainsilber, Father Rick Swanson, and Pastor Dan Haugh (pictured here in the ancient Roman city of Caesarea) led 40 participants from their respective congregations of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, St. John's in the Mountains Episcopal Church, and Stowe Community Church around Israel in a once-in-a-lifetime tour that will not easily be forgotten. On this longest day of the year, hear uplifting light-filled stories that will surely bring a smile. Dessert will be served. - Wednesday, June 21 6:30pm-8:00pm
Yahrzeits
Monday Edwin Oppenheim Stella Savage Zamvil
Tuesday Nathan Blumsack
Wednesday Thea Klein Milton Herbert Salz Celia Zamvil Siegal
Thursday Edythe Rosenfeld
Friday Bertha Wevrick Ron Grossman
To further strengthen JCOGS as an essential Jewish community center serving North-Central Vermont, the board has established an endowment fund. Would you kindly consider making a generous multi-year pledge or increasing the gift you have already made in order to help the community reach its goals?
Your commitment today will make an impact for a generation. Let your gift reflect the value you place on a thriving and growing community center that fosters Jewish engagement, education, arts, culture, connection, and a vibrant Jewish future for a diverse range of individuals and families.
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