The JCOGS administrative office will be closed for Presidents Day, February 19th, but please come to JCOGS for our Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:00 noon through 4:30pm. See details below
Friday, February 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm In Person and Online Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting, musical service to welcome in Shabbat as a community, followed by a delicious POTLUCK oneg. Please bring a table ready dish with serving utensil to share. (vegetarian/dairy, no nuts please).
In the season of light, give the gift of life. The need is critical this time of year. Did you know that just 1 blood donation can save up to 3 lives? If you are able to donate, register atredcross.org . If you are unable to give, please reach out to others. Throughout the month of February, donors receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
JCOGS is Hiring!
Position Available: Administrator for Facilities, Technology & Events
The Administrator manages facility and technology in support of religious, educational, and community programs and events. We seek a person with strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills who effectively uses systems technology to help achieve the organization's mission and goals.Click here to see the full job description.
Position Available: Part-Time Development Associate
Over the past three years, JCOGS has been engaged in a fundraising campaign to build an Endowment. The endowment is a perpetual fund that will help ensure a vibrant future for the congregation. To support the campaign and the capstone event planned for September 7, 2024, JCOGS seeks an organized, motivated, friendly individual to provide lay leaders, staff, and volunteers with temporary, part-time administrative support from date of hire through September 2024. Click here to see the full job description.
Upcoming Clergy Events
Poetry for War in Israel and Gaza Wednesday, February 21, 7:00pm-8:30pm online only A repeat offering for those unable to attend the fall session, all are invited to join Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor for discussion about poetry written both before and after October 7th. Click here for more information and to receive a Zoom link.
Upcoming Education Events
Kinderlach & Gesher explore Tikkun Olam, healing the world Saturday, February 17, 10:00am-11:30am at JCOGS 👐 Bring your favorite stuffies to join special guest Gamal the Shlepping Camel as we explore how we can use our helping hands and our generous hearts to spread more love in the world!
6th grade parent Mitzvah meeting Sunday, February 18, 9:00am-10:00am Online Only Grab your morning coffee/tea and bring your questions to this informative session.Clickhereto register for the Zoom link
Summer camp is happening! June 17th-21st.Click here to reserve your spot/s. Open to all. You don't need to be Jewish to have fun at JCOGS! For kids 5-9. We have an awesome week planned.
A huge thank you to Jodi Silverman who is diligently working to organize the JCOGS storeroom. Thank you Jodi!
COMMUNITY
Post your love for JCOGS! Front Porch Forum has a gratitude contest! Why not write a note about what you love about your JCOGS community and get a chance to win $250 in a raffle! Post through 2/18
Red Cross support: Received a message from the American Red Cross that you may be eligible for flood relief support? Call them back at 1-800-RED-CROSS to see if you are eligible for up to $1,200 in assistance.
