Mah Jongg - All Levels: Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Tuesday, September 19 2:00pm-4:00pm
Family Learning Day - Service and Celebratory New Year’s Dinner provided4:15 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 4:15pm-6:30pm
Shabbat Shuvah: Shabbat Shuvah service during these Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe, followed by a delicious and nourishing oneg. 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: Kol Nidrei Service: The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor. D'var Torah/sermon by Rabbi David. Sunday, September 24 7:00pm
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. D'var Torah/sermon by 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
Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:45 p.m. Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away. Monday, September 25
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
Yom Kippur Walk together: 2:00 p.m. Walk together on the rec path. - Monday, September 25
Yoga for Yom Kippur: 4:00 Lite stretching for body and soul. - Monday, September 25
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
Yom 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
Olam Chesed Club IN PERSON : Sukkah decorating today! - Wednesday, September 27 4:15pm-6:00pm
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
Sukkot on the Farm Festival @ Living Tree Alliance Saturday morning - Sunday morning, September 30-October 1: 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. - Saturday, September 30
Sukkot with Olam Chesed: Families unite for this festive Sukkot experience. Get ready to shake the lulav! Wednesday, October 4 4:15pm-6:00pm
Musical Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Shabbat with the JCOGS Band: Friday, October 6 6:00pm-7:15pm
Yizkor Memorial service + Reflecting on the VT Flooding through Learning and Conversation Saturday, October 7, 5pm-6:30pm