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Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn: The Two Lives of Henrietta Szold
Thursday, April 18, 12:00 PM
Henrietta Szold was one of the most important Jewish leaders of the 20th century. Her long life, from 1860 to 1945, spanned some of the most turbulent years in modern history. The events of that time shaped the lives of millions of people and are woven into the fabric of Szold’s life story.
Long-time OZ member Linda Kopper, who serves as President of Hadassah Vermont, will explore the “two lives” of Henrietta Szold, and discuss how her legacy lives on today.
The Listening Project
The Listening Project Continues! (in person)
Sunday, April 21, 2024 • 13 Nisan 5784
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Just in time for those potentially challenging Passover seder conversations, join us for a Listening Project practice session hosted by Andy Robinson. We'll warm up with a few listening exercises. Then we'll set up small groups to discuss whatever subjects you want to talk about: Israel and Palestine, antisemitism, how you're thinking about Judaism, etc. Come prepared to listen with curiosity and without judgment.
Registration is encouraged
Shir Shalom
Mah nishtanah? Why is this night different
from all other nights?
מַה נִּשְׁתַּנָּה הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה
2024 1st Night Passover Seder
Passover, First night seder! Monday, April 22nd at the ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St. Join together for our rousing, spiritual, vegetarian* pot-luck seder!
Passover Seder
Enjoy a meaningful and interactive family friendly Seder in a warm and inviting atmosphere! Delicious Passover Cuisine, 4 cups of Wine (or Grape Juice), Songs and lots of traditional Matzah!
Annual Havurah Passover Seder
Havurah of Addison County annual Passover Seder
email for details sarit@havurahofaddisoncounty.ccsend.com
Second Night Seder
Why is JCOGS’s 2nd night Passover seder different from other nights?
Rabbi David Returns from Sabbatical!
JOIN US TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Register by Thursday, April 11th
Early bird pricing ($36) ends Tuesday, April 2nd
Adults $45 | Children 11-18 $18 | Under 11 Free
A fully catered, interactive, participatory, musical seder co-led by Rabbi David and Rabbinic Intern Emmanuel Cantor. With childminding and plenty of seder resources for our children! Everyone is invited!
Pot Luck Community Seder
2nd Night Passover Seder
Thank you all for your responses to the Temple Sinai Seder. A reminder that a Passover Seder is on Tuesday April 23rd in the Weisbein Social Hall at Temple Sinai.
We will be sending out a sign-up for dishes to bring to the Seder when it gets closer (April 11th).
Chicken will be provided by Temple Sinai as our main meal.
Reminders:
1) Everyone should bring their own wine (for the blessings and to drink), juice , or other beverage. Also - please bring one box of Matzah per family.
2) We are asking for each family to donate $10 for clean-up.
3) Seder plates will not be provided - please let us know if you will bring your plate and the components.
ICM Passover Seder
Passover Seder! Experience the beauty of Passover
REVO by April 16. Click anywhere on this image or call 802-362-4578
At will donations gratefully accepted.
From Generation to Generation
Meet Michelle Weinfeld, Author of From Generation to Generation
Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, but Michelle Weinfeld's grandfather survived. From Generation to Generation explores the intersection of values, history, and identity. It answers
questions such as:
How are we influenced by the generations that came before us?
How do we embrace religion and culture in a secular society?
What is necessary for self acceptance?
Come hear Michelle tell her family story!
And Then They Came For Me- Remembering the world of Anne Frank
VERMONT HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL (VTHM), JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER STOWE (JCOGS) TO PRESENT
A VERMONT STAGE THEATER PERFORMANCE ON HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
“AND THEN THEY CAME FOR ME—Remembering the World of Anne Frank”
Calendar Note: This free educational event is suitable for Vermonters in grade 6 and up. Advance registration is required--space is limited.
WHAT: The Vermont Holocaust Memorial, a nonprofit working to advance Holocaust education in Vermont, in partnership with JCOGS, is pleased to present a multimedia reading performance that is part oral history, part dramatic action, part direct address, part remembrance. “And Then They Came for Me” is like an historic newsreel brought to life. The presentation is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities, the Greater Stowe Interfaith Coalition, and is part of Temple Sinai’s “HALT (((H8)))” initiative.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5th, 4:00 to 6:30 pm. The play will last for 90 minutes with no intermission. The event will also include traditional memorial prayers and a candle lighting ceremony. An interactive, optional “talk back” about the rise of antisemitism will follow the performance.
LOCATION: Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS), 1189 Cape Cod Road, Stowe, VT
COST: Free to the public. Advance registration required at: https://www.jcogs.org/event/yom-hashoah1.html
Mother’s Day on the Farm
Music and farm fun for the family
Families with young children are invited to honor our mothers and Mother Earth with a morning on the farm. We’ll share in song, story, and the joys of planting in the spring. Some of what is planted will be donated to the local food pantry.
When: Sunday, May 12 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Living Tree Alliance, under the tent in the field, park at 96 Living Tree Lane
Who: Young children (1–7 years old) and their families; older siblings welcome
We’ll start the morning with song and movement under the tent with Miss Andrea from Musical Munchkins.
Then, we’ll have fun on the farm:
Decorating and planting flowerpots to give to moms and grandmothers
Planting veggies in the garden that will be harvested later for the food shelf
Visiting farm animals
While children are enjoying the farm with LTA’s farm educators, parents are invited for a discussion about bringing meaningful ritual into your child’s life with educator Melanie Grubman.
Schedule
10–10:45 am: Musical Munchkins with Miss Andrea (geared for families of young children with farm & mother themes)
10:45 am: Healthy snack time
11am–12 pm: Decorate flowerpots for mom, plant veggies for the food bank
12–12:30 pm: bring your own picnic lunch to eat under the tent with short discussion about bringing ritual in your own home
Many thanks to our sponsors: Jewish Communities of VT and JCOGS.
Israel Discussion For Teens
Are you a Jewish teenager, come from a Jewish family, or have a Jewish parent or grandparent?
Are you curious about what is happening in Israel and Gaza and looking for a safe space to talk about the issues?
JCOGS 30th Birthday
HISTORY OF JCOGS
Incorporated in 1995, the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS) began as a collection of Jewish families meeting for observance in homes, hotel rooms and at the Baggy Knees Shopping Center. In 2005, thanks to the leadership of Marvin Gameroff and many generous donors, the community opened its beautiful current space on Cape Cod Road in Stowe. During JCOGS’ early years, Rabbi Brian Besser provided the community with inspiring spiritual leadership. In 2014, JCOGS transitioned to a new phase of vibrancy and growth with the arrival of Rabbi David Fainsilber, the community’s first full-time ordained rabbi living in the area. With his soulful music and dynamic style, Rabbi David provides the community with all that a full-time ordained spiritual leader has to offer, including weekly sabbath services, lifecycle events, social and educational programming, and comprehensive pastoral care. Over the years, JCOGS has formed close bonds with the area’s other religious centers, highlighted by this past year’s interfaith trip to Israel with the Stowe Community Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church. JCOGS is now a thriving multi-generational community center that fosters Jewish engagement, learning, arts, culture, and a vibrant future for a diverse range of individuals and families across North-Central Vermont. As part of its mission, JCOGS addresses issues of social justice, advocates for awareness and support for unhoused people, and stands up against antisemitism, bigotry, and prejudice of all types.
SISTERHOOD MAHJONGG MARATHON AND LUNCHEON
All are invited to play and/or learn to play mahjongg.
Bring a pot luck dish to share.
Please RSVP by April 10.
COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
The Annual Rabbi Max B Wall Lecture Series
Navigating the complexities of the conflict in the Middle East
Saint Micheals College McCarthy Arts Center
The Book of Israela
The Book of Israela
Monday, April 8, 2024 • 29 Adar II 5784
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join Rabbi Rena Blumenthal, who has led BJ High Holiday services for the past two years, read from her novel, “The Book of Israela.” No prior familiarity with the book is necessary to enjoy the reading and participate in the discussion that follows. For those who would like to read the book ahead of time, a small number of copies will be available for purchase at Bear Pond bookstore. (The book is also available on Amazon in paperback and kindle editions). Light refreshment will be served at the reading. Limited copies can be purchased ahead of time at Bear Pond Books or on Amazon. Registration is encouraged!
Register
Beth Jacob Views the Eclipse
Join the BJ community in viewing nature’s most remarkable celestial spectacle – happening this year right in our own backyard! Rabbi Rena, who has been leading BJ High Holiday services for the past two years, will gather us in song, story and silence so that we can be fully present for the soul-awakening experience of totality. Bring eclipse glasses, a blanket or lawn chair, and your very open heart. **Rain or heavy cloud cover will, of course, cancel this event.
The Roots Of The New Antisemitism
Exploring the Politics of Contemporary
Education How can it be that many of our institutions of higher learning are grappling with outbreaks of antisemitism, even as they espouse the values of social justice and diversity? In pursuit of this question, we must delve into the prevailing ideas and ideologies that have gained prominence in the
educational arena. We will also consider what might be gained and what might still be missing from current approaches and implementations of critical theory as we strive for greater tolerance, understanding,
and healing across all communities.
The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
A Documentary Screening and Discussion
This film combines archive footage -much of which has never before been shown - with Ertel's
own brave telling of his extraordinary odyssey. A true story so bold, brave, and beautiful, it will restore your faith that humanity can survive even the darkest days.
Filmmaker Joseph Cahn will join us live on screen for Q & A following the screening.
Suggested donation - $10.00
Reservations recommended.
Email cbevtoffice@gmail.com to reserve a seat.
International Folk Dancing
Please join us for International Folk Dancing at the RJC. Come and dance, or you can enjoy sitting and watching. Please bring clean, dry shoes for dancing.
For more information, please get in touch with Judy.
Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner and TedXTalk
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner 7:00-7:30 PM
TEDx Talks 7:30-9:00 PM
Members and friends of BAJC share a brief talk on a subject they are passionate about.
Contact Rabbi Amita if you would like to share yours!
October 7 Survivor Testimonial
Join the Greater Burlington Jewish Community to bear witness to the massacres of October 7th and show your support for a survivor as they bravely share their story and experience.
Temple Sinai Purim Speil
Join us for the Purim Speil:
BOKER TOV, SHUSHAN!
("Riding on the City of New Orleans")
Temple Sinai
Saturday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm
Stay after for fun and refreshments!
Community Purim Celebration
Come celebrate Purim at Israel Congregation!
Sunday, March 24th, 5:00 pm
Beth Jacob Anual Purim Party
Come celebrate Purim with us! Our
annual Purim Party is fun for all ages! Wear a costume and be ready for mask
making and face painting! Hear a section of the megillah, and of course, stay for pizza and
hamantaschen!
The Listening Project: 60 Conversations with Jews About Israel and Palestine
In response to the attacks of October 7 and subsequent events, Andy Robinson took his cue from Erica Heilman of the Rumble Strip podcast, who says, "You can be curious. You can be judgmental. But you can't be both at the same time.
Andy, who serves as board president of Beth Jacob Synagogue, reached out to fellow Jews, asked a lot of questions, and tried to listen more deeply. Join him as he shares what he learned from 60 conversations: how people are feeling, how they connect with Judaism, their experiences (or not) with antisemitism, their thoughts about Israel and Palestine, and possible paths to peace and reconciliation.
His next webinar is Sunday afternoon at 3:30. For the Zoom link, please reach out: andy@andyrobinsononline.com.
A Celebration of Purim
A Celebration of Purim
11 am • Sunday, March 24
Megillah Reading • Purim Schpiel • Catered lunch
Costumes Encouraged
Thursday is the cutoff date to RSVP. Call the office at 802-442-9645 or email cbevtoffice@gmail.com
Sugar and Schmooze
Celebrate Purim and early spring in the sugarbush!
See an old-school sugar operation that the Crowley Family runs at Living Tree and share in the joy of fresh sap and syrup and the coming of spring. We’ll parade to wake up Mother Earth and honor the Jewish festival of Purim, and we’ll also celebrate with the traditional Purim customs of creating gifts for others and performing skits (in the sugarbush—Living Tree-style). Hibernation season is over, so lets celebrate! People of all faiths are welcome.
Come in costume, if you’d like!
Be prepared to walk down a muddy path to the sugar house.
Bring cash or check to purchase fresh maple syrup to bring home or gift to someone.
Admission based on sliding-scale donation: $8–$25 per person or $18–$54 per family suggested. Funds support community programming and outdoor education.
COMMUNITY BRUNCH AND MEGILLA READING
HAPPY PURIM!
COMMUNITY BRUNCH AND MEGILLA READING
SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH
10:00AM
CITI HALL
100NORTH MAINE ST
ST. ALBANS VT
Erev Purim Megillah Reading
Come join us for the mitzvah of hearing the megillah! Read in Hebrew by a member from Chabad of Vermont (to be announced), we will begin at 8:30. Take a grogger, and stay for some hamantaschen! Registration is encouraged.
Purim Palooza
BUTTERFLY JAZZ QUARTET
Joe LoMonaco, Amanda Bernhard, Cathy Martin, James Daggs plus
Stephanie Abrams
Award Winning Mime,
Contortionist and Director
UVJC Purim Party
UVJC Purim Party
Saturday, March 23, 6 pm to 8 pm
RSVP by March 20
Zoom for the Megillah reading,
which will begin at 7:30 pm
Happy Purim!
It's time to celebrate together with the entire community.
This event promises to be fun for all ages.
Get dressed up in your favorite costume or just grab a funny hat or accessory.
Here's what we're planning:
-Disco party and music
-Vashti's Vine Bar and Mordechai's Mocktails
[including: Long Island Vash-tea, Mordechai's Mojito, Esther's Persia-Politain
-Pizza, salads and hamantaschen
-Purim Pinata and games for the kids
-Havdallah
-Dramatic reading in Hebrew/English of the "whole megillah"
RSVP by March 20 so that we'll know how much pizza to order.
Please sign up to bring a salad and/or a batch of hamantaschen.
Here are a few recipes:
And, bring along a box or many boxes of mac n cheese.
These will serve as our groggers and then be donated to the Haven to fulfill the Purim mitzvah of feeding those in need.
Looking forward to celebrating and having some Purim fun together.
JCOGS PuRiM Party!
5 pm Festival of Fools
5:30 Persian Potluck Picnic
6:00 pm Megillah reading
6:30 Just Come On Get Silly Spiel
7:00 pm Disco Dance Party! with Sparkly Snacks and Sarah’s Sangria
Volunteers needed for: decorating, potluck coordinating, festival activity running, DJing , and spiel performing
Contact Beth to help out! beth.liberman@jcogs.org
Rock Shabbat with Dahg
Join us for our service in will person and on ZOOM.
Looking for new ways to express your Shabbat spirit and energize your worship? Bring your rock 'n' roll soul to Rock Shabbat with Dahg! Temple Sinai's house rock band plays a mix of contemporary Jewish popular and liturgical music and great rock songs from the 60's right up to the present, all within the context of a typical Kabbalat worship service. Now live on stage at Temple Sinai or streaming on Zoom!
We Were At Sinai: The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah
Weaving together themes in Jewish spirituality and contemplative practice, Rabbi Tuchman will demonstrate how building and sustaining inclusive communities is deeply relational and must be rooted in collective care.
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought after speaker, spiritual leader and educator. Ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2018, she is, as far as she is aware, the first blind woman in the world to enter the rabbinate. Read more about Rabbi Tuchman here.
In this one-hour program, Rabbi Tuchman will share her deep commitment to building inclusive communities through a contemplative perspective. Weaving together themes from her 2017 ELI Talk and her work in the Jewish spirituality and contemplative practice space, Rabbi Tuchman will demonstrate how building and sustaining inclusive communities is deeply relational and must be rooted in collective care.
The event is being hosted by: Adult Ed, LGBTQ Havurah & the Inclusion Committee
For more information and to request access services:
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All Thing Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
STARRING MICHELLE AZAR AS RUTH BADER GINSBURG
DIRECTED BY LALEY LIPPARD
WRITTEN BY TONY AWARD-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT RUPERT HOLMES
Supreme Court Justice “RBG” welcomes a friend of the family to her cozy chambers to convey, over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, a sense of her life and its many trials: losing her mother the day before she graduated as valedictorian of her Brooklyn high school . . . being one of only nine young women studying law at Harvard while also raising a daughter and helping her husband battle cancer . . . fighting for women's rights in the nineteen-seventies before condescending all-male courts . . . and taking courageous stands for human rights as a voice of reason amid a splintering and increasingly politicized Supreme Court. An evening with a great and compassionate icon of straight-thinking American justice emerges . . . an RBG who is not only “notorious” but victorious as she takes a stand for ordinary people facing the many challenges of a changing world. Bring your scrunchies, your hankies, your humor and your heart to this entertaining and uplifting event!
Vermont Jewish Poets Gathering
Jewish poets in Vermont are invited to a Zoom-based salon
If you self-identify as Jewish and write poetry, you are welcome •
Meet Jessica Jacobs, founder of Yetzirah, a hearth for Jewish poetry •
Option to share a poem •
Explore our interests in coming together •
Discuss ideas and possibilities for future gathering, online or IRL •
