Security, Jewish Education, Social Action, Community
We appeal to members to make a donation to support our annual budget. The Board has set a goal to raise an additional $30,000 and we are 1/2 way there!
Purim! Fun for ALL ages: Joyous Megillah reading, Silly Spiel, Persian Potluck Picnic, and Dance Pary! Click here for more details
2nd Night Passover Seder 2024/5784 Tuesday, April 23rd, 5:30pm-7:30pm Register by April 11th
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW to attend our in-person, interactive, participatory, and musical seder co-led by Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor and by Rabbi David on his first event back with the JCOGS community!
A Special Message from Rabbi David and Alison Link
Dear JCOGS family, We are kvelling! We have a Jewish adult. “When Adar enters, joy increases!” משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה
We are filled with depths of pride and joy, as this past Shabbat, right before Purim, we celebrated Adar’s Bar Mitzvah (Aleph) here in Aotearoa New Zealand while on sabbatical. Adar led services and shared important words of Torah with poise, chanted beautifully, and even called up Rabbi Dean of Beth Shalom for an aliyah! Adar is a blessing to us and a deep caring passionate soul.
We’ll also be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah (Bet) back home in Vermont. How many kids do you know prepare for more than one Bar Mitzvah ceremony?! Here is a picture taken last week from his final rehearsal before the big day.
Purim sameach, everyone. Excited to see you all soon!
Join us in the sanctuary for an uplifting service to welcome in Shabbat in community and to celebrate Jared's birthday with him, followed by a delicious Oneg. Participants are welcome to bring a vegetarian dish to share (no peanuts). Please also bring a serving untensil.
EDUCATION
Summer camp registration is open! Get your spot. Click HEREto reserve your spot/s. Open to all. You don't need to be Jewish to have fun at JCOGS! June 17th-21st. For kids 5-9 years old. We have an awesome week planned.
COMMUNITY
JCOGS welcomes Myria McNally, Administrator for Facilities, Technology and Events!
Myria received her BA in Anthropology from the University of Vermont, where she interned for Hillel and worked in technical theatre. Myria’s previous employment included a career as an editor/writer for banking procedures and policies at Wells Fargo. She currently resides in the Waterbury area with her favorite walking companion, her Lancashire Heeler named Chevelle.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Mich Kabay, Dov Schiller, Cheryl Carmi,Amy Hoskins, Aron Temkin, Emmanuel Cantor, Patti Rubin for helping with oneg.
Aron Temkin for showing the JCOGS Megillah to Olam Chesed Club kids. They loved learning about it.
