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 May 16th, 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 Holy Land: 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-8:00
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
Oneg Sponsored by Courtney Rose & Matthew Thompson: In honor of Ella Thompson Rose's Bat Mitzvah - Friday, June 30 7:15pm-8:00pm
Shabbat Service and Ella Thompson-Rose's Bat Mitzvah: Saturday, July 1 10:00am-12:00pm
Oneg Sponsored in Honor of Steve Levine: Friday, July 7 7:15pm-8:00pm
Kayaking and Scavenger Hunt on the Lamoille River: Rain date July 30, 10:30 am. Rolling Down the River: Join us for a mellow paddle and i spy scavenger hunt down the Lamoille River. Meet at Vermont Canoe & Kayak (VCK) in Jeffersonville. VCK will shuttle us 4.5 miles upstream for an easy paddle back. We’ll stop along the way for a picnic lunch (bring your own). Ages 3 and up. - Sunday, July 9 10:30am-1:00pm
