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Hanukkah happenings

Community Lighting of JCOGS Big Outdoor Menorah + Sufganiyot/donuts

Sunday, December 14
5-6pm at JCOGS
Open to All

 

 

Family Hanukkah Party + Iron Chef

Wednesday, December 17
5-7pm at JCOGS
Get ready for the secret ingredient....coming soon
 

 

Marom Band Hanukkah Musical Shabbat + Oneg sponsored by Stephen and Anita Friedman in honor or their birthdays


 

Hanukkah Party in the NEK

Saturday, December 20
5-7pm United Church of Christ
Greensboro

 

Mad River Valley Hanukkah on Ice in Waterbury

Sunday, December 21
4:30-6:00pm
The Ice Center 546 River Road, Waterbury

 

Upcoming events and information for november

Tikkun Olam Cooking for Shelters

The Vermont Community Foundation awarded a Green Mountain Fund grant of $5,000 to JCOGS to support tikkun olam cooking for local shelters. This grant will allow us to expand our cooking program from twice monthly to every week. Join us in the kitchen every Tuesday at 11:30am to cook meals for people experiencing homelessness in our community. If you are interested in this Tikkun Olam initiative of  cooking for others, click the link above for more information.

Tikkun Olam

Click to see the latest news from our active Tikkun Olam Committee

 

Read the new Listening Project Report
Since this summer, JCOGS has embarked on a Listening Project where members have shared personal and emotional responses since October 7—on antisemitism, their relationship to Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and more.

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ADULT EDUCATION

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FAMILY

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  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  24 , 2026
     
     
    Shoresh
    Shabbat, Jan 24th 10:00a to 11:30a
    Join us for our monthly Shoresh gatherig at JCOGS! Join us for singing/movement with Rabbi David, followed by a hands-on activity, ending with blessings over challah/grape juice followed by a lite nosh.

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  • Thursday ,
    DecDecember  11 , 2025
     
     
    Annual JCOGS Blood Drive
    Thursday, Dec 11th 12:30p to 5:00p
    The need for blood is critical this time of year. Only volunteer donors can fulfill this critical need. Schedule your appointment time today.

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THIS WEEK AT JCOGS



Mah Jongg - All Levels: Every Tuesday at 2pm

LATEST NEWS

Rep. Jed Lipsky Judges the Iron Chef....weekly email

Wednesday, Dec 10 3:24pm
Support JCOGS' End of Year Appeal
Help JCOGS Fuel the Flame of Hanukkah 
DONATE CLERGY CORNER Musical Shabbat + Oneg hosted by Patti Rubin
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Gesher Online 12/10!

Wednesday, Dec 10 12:26pm
Dear JCOGS families,

We hope everyone is staying safe on this snowy Wednesday!

Due to the forecast, Rabbi David and I will be hosting class virtuall
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The Secret Ingredient Is....weekly email

Wednesday, Dec 3 3:52pm
Support JCOGS' End of Year Appeal
Read the President's message HERE
DONATE CLERGY CORNER Musical Shabbat + Oneg hosted by Rabbi David, Alis
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Gesher: An Invitation!

Monday, Dec 1 5:55pm
Dear JCOGS families,

We very much hope you have enjoyed joyous Thanksgving celebrations this past weekend.

A message to our Gesher families:
We are
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President's Message: What our Teens Teach Us

Monday, Dec 1 11:31am
End of Year Appeal DONATE HERE: What Our Teens Teach Us

“If we are to reach real peace in this world...we shall have to begin with children.” 
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Upcoming events this week of December
Thu 11
12:30pm
 
Annual JCOGS Blood Drive
In the season of light, give the gift of life. The need is critical this time of year, at the annual blood drive at JCOGS on Thursday, December 11, from noon to 4:30 p.m. Did you know that just 1 blood donation can save up to 3 lives? If you are able, please register at redcross.org. If you are unable to give, please reach out to others. 
6:00pm
 
Board Meeting
Fri 12
6:00pm
 
Musical Shabbat + Oneg hosted by Patti Rubin
Join us for a warm, inspiring Shabbat service and stay for a delicious oneg hosted by Patti Rubin.
Sat 13
Sun 14
Erev Hanukkah
10:00am
 
Pre-Mitzvah & Mitzvah Class JCOGS
Join Amy Rosenthal from 10:00-12:00 for pre-mitzvah/mitzvah learning.
5:00pm
 
Community Lighting of JCOGS Big Outdoor Menorah + Sufganiyot/donuts
We’ll gather together outdoors to light the first candle of Hanukkah with song and intention followed by noshing and shmoozing indoors. Open to all.
Mon 15
Hanukkah
Tue 16
Hanukkah
11:30am
 
Tikkun Olam Cooking for Shelters
The Vermont Community Foundation awarded a Green Mountain Fund grant of $5,000 to JCOGS to support tikkun olam cooking for local shelters. This grant will allow us to expand our cooking program from twice monthly to every week. Join us in the kitchen every Tuesday to cook meals for people experiencing homelessness in our community.
2:00pm
 
Mah Jongg
Join us for Mah Jongg. All levels are welcomed, game cards and sets will be available. Instructors will be available to demonstrate and explain how the game is played.

 

Thu, December 11 2025 21 Kislev 5786