Dear JCOGS family, By the time this postcard reaches you, it will be a few short weeks until our family returns to VT and JCOGS from New Zealand. After this rejuvenating time with family, and deep spiritual practice and learning, I am excited to return to you all. I have missed our community and the purposeful way we create friendships and connection. This year has been devastating for Israel, for the Jewish people around the world, and for those innocent lives in Gaza. My abundant prayers remain with our community and all through these challenging times. As we prepare for Passover, we again are grateful-dayeinu-for the redemptions from difficulties in our past, as we hope and work for what redemption may yet come, speedily and soon. If you are able, join Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor and me for our annual 2nd night seder at JCOGS on April 23rd.
P.S. Our kids absolutely loved seeing these adorable Blue Penguins in person. Enjoy!
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!
Community
The JCOGS Purim Party on Saturday was enjoyed by all! For more pictures click here.
Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Barbara Segal and Howard Brown who have a new grandchild. Their daughter Margot and her husband Alex welcomed their son Abraham Noe Simon into the world on March 19, brother to Arthur and Evie. The Bris was held in Ottawa on Wed. They’re all doing well.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Mich Kabay, Deborah Black, Beth Liberman,Edee Simon-Israel, Michael Furst, Moni Liberman, Aron Temkin, Patti Rubin for helping with oneg. PURIM THANKS
Willa for coordinating and Nat, Dani, Aron, Lis, Abe, Arlo, and Neil for reading our Megillah so beautifully
Marni, Kara, Eli, and Abe for creating an awesome spiel and all the impromptu players who joined in
Leah for face painting
Rachel and friend for leading songs and story for our little ones
Amy R, Nora, and Jo for help setting up
Gavin, Lily, and Judah for running games
Sarah E for sparkly sangria
Patti for coordinating the potluck picnic
And enormous thanks to Moni for setting up decorations and wrapping up in record time.
Thank you to everyone who brought delectable dishes for the Persian Potluck Picnic! And Adan Schwartz for bringing his music to Olam Chesed Club helping us learn a song for our end of year celebration
In keeping with Monday's eclipse, Emmanuel Cantor's sermon will speak to different Jewish perspectives on eclipses as opportunities for spiritual practice and reflection. Join us for a delicious community oneg following services.
Education
Summer camp registration is open! Click HERE. June 17th-21st. For kids 5-9 years old. You don't need to be Jewish to have fun at JCOGS!
ANNOUCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
THE JCOGS OFFICE IS CLOSED ON 4/8/2024
JCVT is looking for a Part-time Director of Community Engagement to join our team to direct PJ Library in Vermont and other grant initiatives in coordination with the Executive Director. Click here to find out more.
Parents! Would you like your child(ren) to receive a gift of monthly Jewish books in the mail? Jewish Communities of Vermont sponsors this incredible program for families throughout Vermont for families raising children ages 0-12. To find out more, click here!
