SJFF: That Orchestra of Broken Instruments: Director Q&A to follow.
In a city of discord, an orchestra is assembled to make music and social harmony with broken instruments. One hundred musicians of different ethnicities, languages, and cultures, one brilliant conductor, and three gifted composers, meet for four days of rehearsals. An orchestra of professional and amateur musicians, young and old, prepare, against all odds, for a one-time-only concert in Jerusalem, creating something whole and beautiful from something broken. Presented by Stowe Jewish Film Festival - Wednesday, August 16 7:00pm-9:00pm
Oneg Sponsorship in Honor of Ava Stratman's Bat Mitzvah: Friday, August 18 7:15pm-8:00pm
Afternoon Shabbat Service and Ava Stratman's Bat Mitzvah: Join us for Minchah service and to celebrate as Ava is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Slater/Stratman family. This week's parshah/Torah is Shoftim. - Saturday, August 19 5:00pm-7:00pm
Mah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. - Tuesday, August 15 2:00pm-4:00pm
JCOGS Sponsors "Unique Voices" Hinda Miller as interviewed by Patsy Kazakoff: Hinda Miller, with her varied life experiences as entrepreneur, Vermont State Senator, yogi, board member, mentor, mother and grandmother, brings a unique female voice. As Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Jogbra™, she along with her two colleagues, were inducted into the 2022 National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Jogbra™ Archives can be found at The Smithsonian Institution, American History Museum. Hinda has contributed to boards of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Champlain College, University of Vermont School of Business, GirlTrek, the largest health organization of black women, walking for mental health, safety and community. Currently, she coaches entrepreneurs with The Venturing Mentoring Team and sits on the board of The Current, a Center of Contemporary Art. - Friday, August 25 7:30pm-8:30pm
Oneg Sponsored by Joel and Hinda Miller: In honor of their grandson Levy Yalli Miller's 5th Birthday - Friday, August 25 7:15pm-8:00pm
Shabbat Service and Fiona Bock's Bat Mitzvah: Join us for Shabbat morning service and to celebrate as Fiona is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Clark/Bock family. This week's parshah/Torah is Ki Tizei. - Saturday, August 26 10:00am-12:00pm
SJFF: Where is Anne Frank: Where Is Anne Frank is an animated magic realism film by Israeli director Ari Folman. Set in contemporary Amsterdam, the film follows Kitty, Anne Frank’s imaginary friend to whom she addressed her diary. Seeking to learn what happened to her creator, Kitty attracts worldwide attention and interacts with undocumented immigrants.Folman brings Kitty to life for the first time, telling her own story. In search of her best friend Anne Frank, Kitty becomes a witness to the Frank family’s last months in the Holocaust, and to Europe after the Second World War. Presented by Stowe Jewish Film Festival - Sunday, August 27 6:00pm-8:00pm
SJFF: The Story of Annette Zelman (for adults and teens): The nostalgic aura of old-fashioned wartime romances envelops this engaging and handsomely produced drama. Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, the film brings to light the tragic love story of Annette Zelman and Jean Jausion, whose affair was denounced to the Gestapo. It all started like any youthful, carefree courtship. While students at a French art school, the two met and quickly fell in love. Fate seemed to be smiling on them, but the young man’s father could not tolerate the idea of their romance and unbeknownst to Jean, reported Annette’s Jewish identity to the Gestapo. Soon after, she was arrested and deported to Auschwitz. Jean was driven to despair by her disappearance and his father’s responsibility. A quintessential statement on love and romance during wartime, this riveting drama presents a story of extraordinary quality based on actual events recounted in the book Dénouncer les Juifs sous l’Occupation (Informing on Jews during the Occupation) by Laurent Joly. Presented by Stowe Jewish Film Festival - Sunday, August 27 6:00pm-8:00pm
Hebrew Boot Camp for Mitzvah students: The 5784 cohort of Mitzvah students gather with Amy for a Hebrew Boot Camp in preparation for the coming school year. - Sunday, August 27 9:30am-1:00pm
Screening of Documentary “Mujeres Fuertes” (Strong Women) and Self Defense Workshop: Screening of Documentary “Mujeres Fuertes” (Strong Women) and Self Defense Workshop with Film Producer and Self-Defense Instructor, Toby Israel
- Thursday, August 31 6:30pm-8:30pm
Oneg Sponsorship in Honor of Jocelyn Brauer: Oneg Sponsored by Brauer Family in Honor of Jocelyn's Bat Mitzvah - Friday, September 1 7:15pm-8:45pm
Shabbat Service and Jocelyn Brauer's Bat Mitzvah: Join us for Shabbat morning service and to celebrate as Jocelyn is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to the whole Brauer family. This week's parshah Torah portion is Ki Tavo. - Saturday, September 2 10:00am-12:00pm
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.
- Sunday, September 3 5:00pm-7:00pm
Stowe Farmers Market: Join us as for a day of Jewish fun and crafts at the Stowe Farmers Market as this signature summer event returns to the center stage. Fabulous music by Marom and Rabbi David. - Sunday, September 3 10:30am-3:00pm
Second Annual Pride Seder 2023 at OZ: This program is hosted by OZ’s LGBTQ+ Chavurah: The second annual Pride Seder is a ritual that chronicles the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, much like the Passover Seder, which retells the story of the liberation of the Jewish people.
Join a diverse gathering of Vermont LGBTQ+ Jews, Jew-adjacent folks and allies to celebrate our coming out of bondage with songs, prayers, and an unusual and poignant seder plate. The event is designed for people roughly ages 13 and up. People of all ages are welcome. - Wednesday, September 6 7:30pm-9:00pm
Opening Day! Olam Chesed Club IN PERSON: Wednesday, September 6 4:15pm-6:00pm
Oneg Sponsorship - Mad River Valley Jewish Community: Friday, September 8 7:15pm-8:00pm
Pride Parade: Join JCOGS Rainbow Coalition for the 40th anniversary of Vermont's first Pride March on September 10th in Burlington. This Ruby celebration represents passion and strength in the LGBTQ+ community. Show your support with your JCOGS Pride shirt. Order it today. We are meeting at Muddy Waters at 184 Main Street Burlington at 11:15. The Pride March begins at noon followed by a celebration at Waterfront Park. Please register online. If you have questions, please contact Shoshana Frieden s.k.frieden@gmail.com or Judith Wine wine.judith@jcogs.org - Sunday, September 10 12:00pm-4:00pm
