You’re invited to join us for our Annual Meeting In Person or Online, Sunday, June 23rd from 4-5pm This is a joyous occasion to come together, reflect on our accomplishments, and envision the future of our spirited community. Registration is requiredto attend and receive Zoom link.
Announcing the 2024-2025 Slate of Board of Trustees To be presented and voted on by members at the JCOGS Annual Meeting on June 23, 4:00pm
Art Dorfman ~ Candace Elmquist ~ Lis Erickson ~ Sara Ibson ~ Steven Levine ~ Diana Lloyd ~ Priscilla Minkin ~ Craig Oshkello ~ Bill Scudder ~ Debby Sherman Karen Stewart ~ Aron Temkin ~ Amy Wenger ~ Cyndy Wyatt
*By Vote of Board of Trustees Emeritus Trustees: Ron Feinstein & Lynne Gedanken ~Youth Member: Lex Leikin Youth Intern (TBD)
Come to the Annual BBQ on June 23rd from 5-7pm and schmooze with your JCOGS friends!
This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and warm fellowship with friends old and new. Food and drinks are served in the tent. All food is kosher. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Registration is required.
CLERGY CONNECTION
Rabbi Replay!
Did you miss the last Shabbat service?Listen or readRabbi David's D'var Torah/sermon titled Stories from JCOGS: The power of Torah in our lives.
Please join us as Andy shares what he learned from 60+ conversations: how people are feeling, how they connect with Judaism, their experiences (or not) with antisemitism, their thoughts about Israeli and Palestinian societies, and possible paths to peace and reconciliation. A lite middle eastern dinner from Aladdin will be served.
This link is to a beautiful article in the New York Times about Rabbi Emmanuel's wedding to his bride Shira Zilberstein.
EDUCATION
Camp is in full swing today through Friday. We've got a terrific group of kids and so much fun planned. We're excited that Mitzvah student, Arlo K. (whose mom Ellana worked at the first Camp Kehilah years ago) will be helping Beth and Degania, too!
SHAVUOT PICTURES!
The rain held off as we hiked Mount Sinai... Mansfield for the 10th annual Shavuot on the Mountain experience. Another unforgettable year.
MAZEL TOV!
Mazel Tov to Janelle Hoskins, Gabbie Schaffer, and Asher Rosenbaum on their graduations!
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.
Oneg helpers: Adar, Judith Needleman, Susan Bauchner, and Rachel Funk
COMMUNITY
Lamoille Housing Partnership & Lamoille Community House invite you to celebrate the completion ofthenew Lamoille Community House emergency homeless shelter! June 28th, from 10am to noon. RSVP here
Lamoille Pride Event Saturday June 29th from 10am - 2pm in the Northgate Plaza parking lot, Morrisville. The outdoor event will be family friendly with music/entertainment, food, resources, activities, and giveaway items. All event activities, food, etc. will be free to attendees.
ANNOUCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Camp Kehilah: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 19, 20, 21, 9:00am-4:00pm
