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Tikkun Leil Shavuot – An evening of learning and cheesecake!
Jun
11
holiday, Chittenden County, ADULT ED

Tikkun Leil Shavuot – An evening of learning and cheesecake!

Join us Tuesday June 11th 6:30-9pm for brief Mincha (afternoon) and Festival Maariv (evening) services, followed by a workshop with Kulanu where we will study classic definitions of antisemitism. In chevrutah pairs and through group discussion we will explore the Torah’s perspective on this oldest form of hatred and consider how we might build alliances with non-Jews. After that we will take a break for some cheesecake and then conclude the evening with some chanting of niggunim (wordless melodies) and learning with Rabbi Aaron about the mystical origins of Shavuot rituals.

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Shavuot on the Farm
Jun
11
to Jun 13
Central Vermont, Family, holiday

Shavuot on the Farm

Shavuot on the Farm on June 11–13

Celebrate Shavuot with Living Tree! This two-night festival will offer Jewish teachings, communal prayer, delicious farm-grown food, and the beauty of Vermont in the summer.

Our program will be led by Living Tree staff and some incredible Jewish wisdom-keepers. The first night will feature learning programs through the evening as we celebrate the receiving of Torah at Mt. Sinai. On Shavuot day, we’ll immerse in embodied movement, have a holiday Torah service, enjoy free time in nature, and cap it off with a heart-opening cacao ceremony. Our closing morning will feature a guided nature experience. 

All meals are included, and participants have the option to camp overnight.

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Shavuot on the Mountain
Jun
9
Central Vermont, Social, holiday, Family

Shavuot on the Mountain

Join us June 9, three days before Shavuot, as we hike to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield to prepare for this holiday of first fruits and receiving the Torah! 

We’ll gather at the Stowe Mountain Resort, then make our way up the mountain, finding the first fruits of Vermont (spring wildflowers like trout lilies and trilium) and enjoying community, contemplation, and the beauty of nature. At the Mountain Chapel, we’ll share in a bikkurim (first fruits) parade and songs in the chapel with Rabbi David and JCOGS educators. Seeking musicians to help support the parade with joy.

When: June 9, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Meet outside the Mansfield Lodge at Stowe Mountain Resort 

Details: 

  • Hike is 1.5 miles each way, and is moderate but accessible for kids and families.

  • Prepare to be on the mountain for about 3 hours.

  • Event will run rain or shine!

  • What to bring: filled water bottles, backpack, bug repellant, rain gear, hat, sunscreen, snacks

  • We will provide: fun and reflective programming along the way, community building, songs, Shavuot teachings, smiles, fruit, and chocolate.

We are grateful for our co-sponsors: Jewish Communities of VT and Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS).  

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Pot Luck Community Seder
Apr
23
holiday, Chittenden County

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.

 

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Second Night Seder
Apr
23
holiday, Central Vermont

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!

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UVJC Purim Party
Mar
23
holiday, Southern VT, Family

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.

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JCOGS PuRiM Party!
Mar
23
holiday, Central Vermont, kids, Social, Arts

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

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Tu biShvat Ice sculpture building Festival
Feb
14
holiday, Arts, Social, kids

Tu biShvat Ice sculpture building Festival

We’re building a community ice sculpture in honor of our theme this year: ahavah/love. Come help build at 4pm! Lighting ceremony and a family-friendly Tu biShvat seder from 5 - 6 pm. Pizza and warm drinks will be served.

Adult volunteers needed to start the building earlier. Helping hands welcome on Tue 1/23 and Wed from 11-2 pm!

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Shabbat Shira & Tu B'Shvat
Jan
27
holiday

Shabbat Shira & Tu B'Shvat

In the Land of Israel-Palestine, the almond trees are blossoming. Whether or not you have ever participated in a Tu B’Shvat Seder before, please join us in celebrating this fun, tasty, multi-layered holiday. Tree foods, challah and grape juice provided with the support of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s Rekindle Shabbat grant. The seder itself consists of foods that grow on trees. Feel free to bring other foods to supplement. As is true of the Passover seder, there is an order to the Tu B’Shvat Seder, although it is more flexible than the Pesach order. The Tu B’Shvat seder was created by Kabbalists in 16th century Tsfat (aka Safed) in Northern Israel — the same mystics who created the Kabbalat Shabbat service.

You are also invited to bring tree-related poems and songs.

If you are able to help with set up for this seder, (preferably by coming at 9:30, before Shabbat Shira services begin), please contact ravamita@bajcvermont.org.

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