Friday, December 8, 6:00pm - 7:15pm In person and Online
Please join us for this special musical shabbat with Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor and the JCOGS Band Marom. We will be lighting our special antique Hanukkiah for the second night. Stay for the delicious oneg following the service.Register for zoom link.
Sunday, December 10, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm at JCOGS
Join us for the annual JCOGS Hanukkah party and Iron Chef competition. Rabbi David has decreed that the secret ingredient this year is … RAINBOW 🌈 What will you create with such a magical ingredient?! Our guest judge this year is … Emmanuel Cantor! Here are the categories and gift certificates from generous local businesses: Presentation - Commodities Use of Secret Ingredient - Sushi Yoshi Taste - Pizza on Main Overall winner - a basket of prizes including a gift certificate from Black Diamond BBQ There’s fun for all ages. Will you cook something or just be a judge? Click here for details.
Wednesday, December 13 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ONLINE ONLY
“Miracles” writes Rabbi Jason Rubenstein, “have gone from being the great proof of religion to its great disproof. A source of embarrassment at worst, and perhaps, at best, confusion.” Agree? Disagree? Not sure? No matter where you stand, join Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor this Hanukkah as we explore multiple Jewish perspectives on miracles: their place in our collective Jewish story, as well as our personal lives. Register for zoom link.
EDUCATION
Ateed, our teen group, met Tuesday evening on Zoom for the second in a series of Meaningful Conversations. A follow-up to the conversation on Israel, the subject was antisemitism. Together we explored Jewish texts and unpacked definitions and examples of antisemitism. The teens spoke bravely of their own experiences and asked probing questions about the origin of antisemitism today. Difficult as the topic is, they reflected a sense of hope and strength: "We Jews are strong; we'll still survive. But, you should use your position to stand up and not rely on others to do it for you." Just the kind of light in the world we need in this season.
Come peruse our Hanukkah Boutique
The lovely JCOGS Hanukkah boutique is open! Come on by during office hours (m-th 10-3, f 12-5) for candles, menorahs, gelt, wrapping paper, gift bags, dreidels, games, and fun holiday tchotchkes.
COMMUNITY
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the GSIC Interfaith Display will be aglow. Its design represents 5 religions, Baha'i, Christianity, Islam,Judaism and the Unitarian Universalists,and honors each with their respective symbols. It will be set on the Stowe Village Green. GSIC leadership is grateful for the ongoing support of our town of Stowe.
VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to Debby Sherman, Judith Wine, Shoshana Freiden, and Amy Hoskins for their help with December 1 oneg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
OFFICE CLOSED DATES: December 25-27 and January 1, 2024
