Musical Shabbat with the JCOGS Band - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. Friday, June 2 6:00pm-7:30pm
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
Mitzvah Families information session for 5784/2023-24: The upcoming Mitzvah cohort meets with Rabbi, Beth, Alison, and Amy. - Sunday, June 4 5:00pm-7:00pm
Mah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available, June 6 and 13th to demonstrate and explaining how the game is played. - Tuesday, June 6 2:00pm-4:00pm
Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. Friday, June 9 6:00pm-7:30pm
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
JCOGS Annual Meeting: This important event allows for open dialogue and communication between the board and congregation. A quorum is required. - Sunday, June 11 10:00am-12:00pm
Mah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available, June 6 and 13th to demonstrate and explaining how the game is played. - Tuesday, June 13 2:00pm-4:00pm
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
Oneg sponsored by the "JCOGS Rainbow Coalition": Friday, June 16 7:15pm-8:00pm
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
Musical Shabbat with the JCOGS Band - IN PERSON + ONLINE: Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. Friday, June 23 6:00pm-7:15pm
Annual BBQ: Come to the annual BBQ and schmooze with your JCOGS friends and celebrate where we are and where we're going as a joyful and vibrant community. Food and drinks served at The Nosh.
- Saturday, June 24 5:00pm-7:00pm
