It’s Membership Renewal Season! Clickhereto renew your membership by July 31st. Donations to the 2024-25 Benefactor Fund are welcome. Also, those who renew no later than August 31st are eligible for the Fred’s Energy member discount for propane and oil (see more details at Fuel Discount Program).
BOOK TALK
Book Talk and Signing with Author Dara Levan Thursday, July 11, 7-9pm
Join author Dara Levan and JCOGS member at JCOGS as she speaks about her new book It Could Be Worse and answers questions about being a first time author and her podcast! Dara makes her fiction debut with this inspiring story of a young mother’s awakening to the truth about her parents. Bear Pond Books will make Dara’s book available for purchase at the event for signing. Refreshments will be served after the talk. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Please RSVP.
Oneg Announcement
Responses to our recent Oneg Survey indicated a strong interest in communal participation in Friday night onegs. Beginning this Friday, July 12th and throughout the summer everyone is invited to:
bring a plated appetizer or dessert (with serving utensil) to share with the community.
It should be simple finger food
Please bring enough to serve 4-6 people.
Communal participation means sharing in a simple cleanup- wiping down tables, a quick sweep of the social hall and taking out trash. Let’s work together. If you'd like to volunteer for Clean-up and Closure please contact Judith Wine: wine.judith@jcogs.orgfor more details.
Staff news/JCOGS is hiring
Myria McNally is leaving her position for personal family reasons. Myria has made substantial contributions in helping to manage our building and overseeing technology and events. Myria’s last working day at JCOGS is July 17th even as she remains a part of our Jewish community.
We have begun interviewing for this position. For a full job description click here.
EDUCATION
Our theme for Olam Chesed education center at JCOGS and Beth Jacob and in the Mad River Valley this year is kedushah/holiness. What does the word "holy" mean to you? Add your thoughts to our social media or send them to Beth at beth.liberman@jcogs.org
PAST EVENTS
MRV Summer Shabbat More than 60 people gathered for a rousing service in the Mad River Valley led by Rabbi David, including a couple dozen of our JCOGS members. Everyone sang with joy, while taking in the marvellous views of the mountains.
Lamoille Community House Ribbon Cutting Here is avideo from Friday, June 28 at the opening of the Lamoille Community House's year round shelter.
THANK YOU
Thank you on behalf of the Mad River Valley Jewish Community to:
Rabbi David for leading Shabbat in such a warm, musical and spirited way
Richard Levenstein for accompanying on cello and harmonica
Marion Usher, Helen and Wally Weiss for graciously hosting
All 60 attendees for bringing food and participating
