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
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, September 1, 6:00pm-7:15pmOneg Sponsorship in Honor of Jocelyn Brauer: Oneg Sponsored by Brauer Family in Honor of Jocelyn's Bat Mitzvah - Friday, September 1, 7:15pm-8:45pmShabbat 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
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-3:00pmAnnual 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-7:00pmMah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. - Tuesday, September 5 2:00pm-4:00pm
Opening Day! Olam Chesed Club IN PERSON: Wednesday, September 6 4:15pm-6:00pmSecond 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-9:00pmMusical Shabbat with rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor - IN PERSON + ONLINE Come meet our new rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor as he leads us in Shabbat prayers, along with Susan Bauchner. Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. Friday, September 8 6:00pm-7:15pm
Oneg Sponsorship - Mad River Valley Jewish Community: Friday, September 8 7:15pm-8:00pmMitzvah class: First Mitzvah class of the year. The 5784 cohort learns with Emmanuel Cantor, JCOGS's rabbinic intern. - Saturday, September 9 10:00am-12:30pmPride 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. 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 11:15pm-3:00pm
Timing of Events:
11:15: Meeting place at Muddy Waters at 184 Main Street inBurlington
11:45: Line up Main Street and Lake Street for the start of the parade. Look for our JCOGS banner.
12:00: The Pride March begins.
After the march: Celebration at Waterfront Park. Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30 p.m. The JCOGS Band brings in the new year as we reconnect with community.
7:00 p.m. Services include poignant storytelling, music, and prayer.
8:00 p.m. The Nosh presents a dessert oneg, the sweetest way to start your year.
- Friday, September 15 6:30pm-8:30pmMusical 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, September 15 6:00pm-7:15pmRosh Hashanah, Day 1: 9:30 a.m. The Nosh is open for schmoozing and noshing.
10:00 a.m. Services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading.
10:30 a.m. Young Families New Year Experience: hands-on activities, crafts, and storytime exploring what makes these days holy. For parents and children from birth to six years old on the JCOGS lower level.
11:00 a.m. Older Children’s New Year Experience: meaningful discussion and games about the rituals and prayers. For youth ages 7-11 on the JCOGS lower level. - Saturday, September 16 9:30am-2:00pm
12:45- Tashlich and potluckRosh Hashanah, Day 2: 10:00 a.m. Community-led Services include music, prayer, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading.
12:45 p.m. Tashlich by the river as we cast away the unwanted, while seeking the better parts of self.- Sunday, September 17 10:00am-11:00amFamily Learning Day - Service and Celebratory New Year’s Dinner provided.: 4:00 p.m. Family Learning and Service: Parents and kids of all ages learn together about the why, what, and how of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
5:30 p.m. Celebratory new year’s dinner provided.
- Wednesday, September 20 4:00pm-6:30pmShabbat Shuvah: Shabbat Shuvah service during these Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe. - Friday, September 22 6:00pm-8:00pm Kol Nidrei : 7:00 p.m. Kol Nidrei Service: The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor.
9:00 p.m. Service concludes - Sunday, September 24 7:00pm-9:00pmYom Kippur Break Fast meal RSVP: Come break the fast in community with a delicious dinner by Chef Nadav. RSVP below. Monday, September 25 7:25pm-9:00pmYom Kippur Afternoon Minchah Service and Ne'ilah: 5:00 p.m. Minchah Afternoon Service led by rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor, with youth retelling the dramatic story of Jonah and the whale.
6:00 p.m. Ne’ilah Service: The gates close with these final, intimate prayers. Led by Rabbi David. Come hear the final shofar blast. Havdalah at 7:25 p.m. followed by break the fast meal. Please RSVP. Dinner by Chef Nadav
- Monday, September 25 5:00pm-8:00pmYoga for Yom Kippur: 4:00 p.m. Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul. - Monday, September 25 4:00pm-5:00pmYom Kippur Walk together : 2:00 p.m. Walk together on the rec path. - Monday, September 25 2:00pm-4:00pmYom Kippur Afternoon Community Learning: 1:00 p.m. Community Learning with rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor: Come explore deep themes of the holiday. - Monday, September 25 1:00pm-5:00pmYizkor Memorial Service: 12:45 p.m. Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away. - Monday, September 25 12:45pm-1:00pmYom Kippur Day: 10:00 a.m. Morning services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor.
10:30 a.m. Young Families Yom Kippur Experience: hands-on activities, crafts, and storytime exploring what makes these days holy. For parents and children from birth to six years old on the JCOGS lower level.
11:00 a.m. Older Children’s Yom Kippur Experience: meaningful discussion and games about the rituals and prayers. For youth ages 7-11 on the JCOGS lower level.
- Monday, September 25 10:00am-12:30pm |
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