This Shabbat, we begin at 6pm by commemorating Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. As the first memorial day since October 7, we will mark the lives lost on that day with special prayers and will write notes to the families of the remaining hostages. We will then bring in Shabbat and observe Yom Haatzmaut, Israeli Independence Day with some Israeli and Shabbat music. Plan to stay for a middle eastern and Israeli food feast catered by Aladdin!
Listen to this beautifully crafted song Yom Od Yavoh - A Day Will Come by Noah Aronson and Noam Sender, recorded with Israeli musicians. Written only one week after the October 7 attacks, Noam weaves Jewish sacred texts into his original lyrics, and also displays hopefulness in such a raw moment. Noah writes: “So, we share this with you...in the hopes that it honors all the lives that have been lost and allows us all to continue to strive for an enduring and lasting peace.”
Listen or read a personal, scholarly short reflection from Hadar’s Rabbi Avi Strausberg on the feeling of observing these holidays from a distance this year.
Bring your special elders to join us in saying "Todah!" in gratitude for a wonderful year of learning together. Join Rabbi David and Beth for a fun, musical Shabbat morning of song, movement, and play.
Amy Dorfman, daughter of Art Dorfman and step-daughter of Jodi Silverman, is engaged to Meredith Outterson
Allan and Nancy Salzman announce the engagement of their son, Jeff Salzman, to Jessie Massone
Our Director of Education, Beth Liberman, was accepted and participated in the Artist in Residency program at The Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. Her amazing work was on display during their open studio session for the public on Saturday, May 11. Here are some examples of her beautiful and thought provoking pieces:
In every generation we rise up
Needs no words
Making Waves
Give, Honor, Celebrate Making a donation to JCOGS in honor of a simcha is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. An acknowledgement of your donation will be emailed.
We have a tradition at JCOGS of gathering after Shabbat services to share a communal meal. In hopes of creating an even greater sense of community and connection among our members, we’re reaching out and asking you for your thoughts about Friday night Onegs. Attached is a brief survey. It will only take a few short minutes of your time. Your input is greatly appreciated. Click here for survey.
Community
DO YOU OWN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR ARE CONSIDERING BUYING ONE IN THE FUTURE? The Town of Stowe is soliciting feedback on the need for more EV charging stations in and around Stowe, and would like your input! Email Amy at ahoskins7796@gmail.com for an opportunity to add your thoughts and ideas on where EV chargers could be installed to best serve your transportation needs and the needs of our community!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Oneg: Jillan Sackett, Amy May & Gabe, Patti Rubin
Big thanks for an amazing end of year celebration with Mitzvah and Olam Chesed: Adan Schwartz for beautiful piano accompaniment, the Olam Chesed and Mitzvah youth for leading services, the Mitzvah familes for preparing a delicious potluck kiddush, Willa for coordinating, and previous Mitzvah cohort students Fiona and Jo and Ava for reading Torah.
