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
Musical Shabbat with rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor - IN PERSON + ONLINE FRIDAY, SEP 8TH 6:00P TO 7:15P: 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-8:00pm
Mitzvah class: First Mitzvah class of the year. The 5784 cohort learns with Emmanuel Cantor, JCOGS's rabbinic intern. - Saturday, September 9 10:00am-12:30pm
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. 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
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-8:30pm
Rosh 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.
12:45 Tashlich and Potluck - Saturday, September 16 9:30am-2:00pm
Rosh 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-11:00am
Family 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-6:30pm
Shabbat Shuvah: Shabbat Shuvah service during these Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe. - Friday, September 22 6:00pm-8:00pm
Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate the High Holy Days: Come dance and sing with Shabbasaurus and Tzipi the bird for the first K&G of the year! We'll celebrate the birthday of the world and learn about how we open our hearts on Yom Kippur. Be sure to bring your favorite stuffie, too! We'll have a light lunch and time to schmooze at the end of the program. We can't wait to see you! - Saturday, September 23 10:00am-11:30am
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. - Sunday, September 24 7:00pm-9:00pm
Yom 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
Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:45 p.m. Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away. - Monday, September 25 12:45pm-1:00pm
Yom 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-5:00pm
Yom Kippur Walk together: 2:00 p.m. Walk together on the rec path. - Monday, September 25 2:00pm-4:00pm
Yoga for Yom Kippur: 4:00 p.m. Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul. - Monday, September 25 4:00pm-5:00pm
Yom 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-8:00pm
Yom Kippur Break Fast meal RSVP: Come break the fast in community with a delicious dinner by Chef Nadav. RSVP - Monday, September 25 7:25pm-9:00pm
Sukkah-raising: All hands requested to help build and decorate the JCOGS sukkah! Followed by lite dinner! - Wednesday, September 27 4:15pm-6:00pm
First Night of Sukkot Musical Shabbat + Pizza in the Hut: Bring in the holiday of Sukkot and Shabbat with Rabbi David, followed by rituals and pizza in our JCOGS sukkah. - Friday, September 29 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday evening - Sunday morning, September 30-October 1: Sukkot on the Farm Festival @ Living Tree Alliance: Co-sponsored by JCOGS, this tenth annual earth-based celebration of the harvest brings people together in fall’s majestic beauty with music, conversation, and story. Activities for all ages. - Friday, September 29
Sukkot with Olam Chesed: Families unite for this festive Sukkot experience. Get ready to shake the lulav! - Wednesday, October 4 4:15pm-6:00pm
