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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, Feb 10th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023The Art of the Sermon: How to prepare, write, and give a D'var Torah
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
This two part series taught by Rabbi David for Mitzvah, teens, and adults will explore what it takes to interpret a piece of inspiring Jewish learning and teach it to others. You need not be the greatest Torah scholar to say something profound about a selection of Torah. You need not be the most charismatic public speaker to share some wisdom. Come with your willingness to explore and get ready to be inspired and to inspire others. Kiddush will be served and enjoyed, as well. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023From Isaiah to Jeremiah: How Jerusalem Became So Important to the Jewish People ONLINE ONLY.
Sunday, Feb 12th 1:00p to 2:00p
Step back with Daniel Ehrlich, Keshet's Educational Director, 2,500 - 3,000 years to the days of King David and the First Temple. This is a 45 - 60 minute learning session combining pre-recorded video guiding in the Old City of Jerusalem, music, Powerpoint with maps, texts and timelines with live narration and teaching followed by Q&A. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism - ONLINE ONLY - for those pre-registered
Monday, Feb 13th 5:45p to 7:30p
Together with long-time JCOGS member Barbara Segal, Rabbi David is pleased to announce our second online cohort of Shalom Hartman Institute limmud/learning at JCOGS. This year’s focus will be on the Ethics curriculum drawn from the Hartman cutting-edge Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, Feb 17th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate Tu biShevat
Shabbat, Feb 18th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends at JCOGS for a sweet Shabbat morning of singing, dancing, and story to celebrate the birthday of the trees, Tu biShevat! Bring your favorite stuffie to explore the forest and meet Shabbasaurus, the Shabbat dinosaur, and Tzipi, the curious bird! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Trivia and Tequila Night, Apres Ski, Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 18th 6:30p to 8:00p
Apres ski, Havdalah, food and trivia -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2023Teen Tzedakah Team - ONLINE
Monday, Feb 20th 6:30p to 7:15p
What cause would you donate to if you had the money? Teens are invited to be a part of making big decisions about where JCOGS will donate significant tzedakah funds to local organizations and beyond. Your voice counts as Ateed weighs in on what social justice issues should be supported. Be a part of the conversation with Rabbi David about how Jews might make these difficult, but impactful decisions. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2023Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, Feb 24th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2023Musical Shabbat - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Friday, Mar 3rd 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us for an uplifting musical service to welcome in Shabbat in community, followed by a delicious Oneg.
Greater Stowe Holy Land Interfaith Journey to Israel APRIL 16-24, 2023
The initial registration is without financial commitment. Registering is a statement of your interest in participating in the mission but puts you under no financial obligation. Please complete the on-line registration form by July 1, 2022 and indicate if you are interested in the Petra extension.
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EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL EVENTS
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023The Art of the Sermon: How to prepare, write, and give a D'var Torah
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
This two part series taught by Rabbi David for Mitzvah, teens, and adults will explore what it takes to interpret a piece of inspiring Jewish learning and teach it to others. You need not be the greatest Torah scholar to say something profound about a selection of Torah. You need not be the most charismatic public speaker to share some wisdom. Come with your willingness to explore and get ready to be inspired and to inspire others. Kiddush will be served and enjoyed, as well. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023From Isaiah to Jeremiah: How Jerusalem Became So Important to the Jewish People ONLINE ONLY.
Sunday, Feb 12th 1:00p to 2:00p
Step back with Daniel Ehrlich, Keshet's Educational Director, 2,500 - 3,000 years to the days of King David and the First Temple. This is a 45 - 60 minute learning session combining pre-recorded video guiding in the Old City of Jerusalem, music, Powerpoint with maps, texts and timelines with live narration and teaching followed by Q&A. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate Tu biShevat
Shabbat, Feb 18th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends at JCOGS for a sweet Shabbat morning of singing, dancing, and story to celebrate the birthday of the trees, Tu biShevat! Bring your favorite stuffie to explore the forest and meet Shabbasaurus, the Shabbat dinosaur, and Tzipi, the curious bird! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Trivia and Tequila Night, Apres Ski, Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 18th 6:30p to 8:00p
Apres ski, Havdalah, food and trivia -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2023Teen Tzedakah Team - ONLINE
Monday, Feb 20th 6:30p to 7:15p
What cause would you donate to if you had the money? Teens are invited to be a part of making big decisions about where JCOGS will donate significant tzedakah funds to local organizations and beyond. Your voice counts as Ateed weighs in on what social justice issues should be supported. Be a part of the conversation with Rabbi David about how Jews might make these difficult, but impactful decisions. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2023Young families explore shalom with K&G
Shabbat, Mar 18th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends for a joyous Shabbat morning program with Kinderlach & Gesher. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023The Art of the Sermon: How to prepare, write, and give a D'var Torah
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
This two part series taught by Rabbi David for Mitzvah, teens, and adults will explore what it takes to interpret a piece of inspiring Jewish learning and teach it to others. You need not be the greatest Torah scholar to say something profound about a selection of Torah. You need not be the most charismatic public speaker to share some wisdom. Come with your willingness to explore and get ready to be inspired and to inspire others. Kiddush will be served and enjoyed, as well. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 8 , 2023Young families explore shalom with K&G
Shabbat, Apr 8th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends for a joyous Shabbat morning program with Kinderlach & Gesher. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Holy Land Interfaith Journey to Israel
Sunday, Apr 16th (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Yom HaShoah
Sunday, Apr 16th 4:00p to 6:00p
Yom HaShoah
WHAT WE ARE UP TO
Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah Services
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2023Community Shabbat Torah Service and Bobbi Rood's bat mitzvah ceremony - IN PERSON + ONLINE
Shabbat, Mar 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Education
Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate Shabbat
Join Rabbi David, Beth, and special friends at JCOGS for a sweet Shabbat morning of singing, dancing, and story. Bring your favorite stuffie to meet Shabbasaurus, the Shabbat dinosaur, and Tzipi, the curious bird!
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RABBI's CORNER: LATEST NEWS
Two synagogues, one partnership
Friday, Feb 3 1:58pmDear Beth Jacob and JCOGS congregations,
It’s not often that I get to write t
Hartman Foundation Update
Monday, Jan 30 11:03amOur next class is tonight, January 30, as always 5:45-7:30PM. We will be coveri
A memoir to remember
Friday, Jan 27 4:40pmIn case you missed Rabbi David's email last week, please join us tommorow night for the International Holocaust Rememberance Event
A memoir to remember
Friday, Jan 20 1:48pmErika Hecht z”l, child survivor of the Holocaust and founding member of JCOGS, recalls a story of her wartime experience in her
My pilgrimage to MLK’s church
Monday, Jan 16 11:53amThis long weekend’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s federal holiday takes on particular significance this year for me and ou