Holidays
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Holidays 〰️
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).
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.
Yom Ha'Atzma'ut
Yom Ha'Atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) Program
Friday, May 17, 6:00 pm
Service—Live and Virtual
Potluck Dinner and Discussion—Live Only
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Dinner with Music
Come celebrate Israel's Independence with a festive dinner and joyous music in this event co-sponsored by Ohavi Zedek and Temple Sinai. There is a $15 fee per family for food. Please register using the link below.
Yom HaShoah u' Gevurah
Join us for a solemn evening of remembrance on Yom haShoah. We’ll gather for songs, candle lighting, poetry readings, and hear from second-generation members of Holocaust survivors. Together, we’ll offer prayers for the victims of the Shoah (catastrophe), ensuring their memory endures.
YOM HASHOAH
A Service of Remembrance
Sunday, May 5 at 5 pm
Join us in-person or via Zoom
As part of our service, the names of Jewish victims from Breclav, the Czech Republic, where our Holocaust Memorial Scroll is from will be read. If you’d like to add any names of family members who perished in the Holocaust, please send them to Chris at office@uvjc.org.
Please click HERE for more information from Rabbi Mark.
7th Day of Passover Service
7th Day of Passover Service
Monday, April 29, 9:30 am
Live and Virtual
K&G Passover Palooza
It's Pesach and we're celebrating the holiday of freedom. Rabbi David is back! Join us for games, story, music and delcious matzah brei! Bring your favorite stuffie to dance and play with Tzipi the curious bird and Gamal the camel. For families with children from birth to 6 years old.
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.
UVJC SECOND NIGHT SEDER
Second Seder 2024
Tues., April 23 at 6 pm
Thanks to a high level of interest in celebrating Passover together, we are pleased to offer "matchmaking" for the first Seder at individual homes on April 22 and a community-led second Seder at the Roth Center on April 23.
And please remember that for the community Seder,
your check is your reservation!
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.
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!
Annual Havurah Passover Seder
Havurah of Addison County annual Passover Seder
email for details sarit@havurahofaddisoncounty.ccsend.com
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!
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!
Shir Shalom
Mah nishtanah? Why is this night different
from all other nights?
מַה נִּשְׁתַּנָּה הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה