Watch Rabbi David's D'var Torah Sermon from Friday, February 14th on Tu BiShvat, our connection to nature, and a message from the Israeli Reform Movement regarding the hostages and holding on to hope.
EDUCATION
Tu BiShvat Kiddush Cup Ice Sculpture created by the Olam Chesed youth in honor of the holiday.
TIKKUN OLAM
JCOGS Joins the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition!
JCOGS has joined the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, a network of Jewish organizations committed to urgent climate action. As part of this commitment, JCOGS will develop and advance a Climate Action Plan over the next year. If you are interested in participating in this effort in any way, big or small, email jcogs@jcogs.org. We welcome involvement from both youth and adults.
Join us at JCOGS as we participate in a special worldwide Refugee Shabbat, a program of HIAS, (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society). Panelists representing a number of organizations serving immigrants will share their insights, challenges and the vital work being done in Vermont and beyond. Click for panelist bios. Together with HIAS and communities nationwide, we will reflect, learn, and recommit to this essential work.
COMMUNITY
Listening Session for Faith-Based Community Members on the topic of EV charing in Stowe Wednesday, February 26th 2-3:30pm Stowe Free Library
This session is hosted by Vermont Clean Communities, to gather insights, collect comments, and identify potential locations for EV charging in Stowe. Food and drink provided. Additional information as well as $20 stipend for participation is available by emailing Lorelei.Gennett@uvm.edu.
SAVE THE DATE
Passover 2nd Night Community Seder April 13, 2025 All are invited to attend this in-person, interactive, Kosher-for-Passover, and musical seder led by Rabbi David.
THANK YOU
Moni for dropping off all the ice for the ice sculpture
Ryan Erickson for helping with the ice sculpture build
Patti for setting up the seder for Olam Chesed
All the Marom musicians who delighted on Shabbat
Mich Kabay, Deb Black, and Patti Rubin for Shabbat clean up
