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Celebrate Tu B'shvat
Feb
1
Events, Family, Holidays, Chittenden County

Celebrate Tu B'shvat

All About Grains

All About Grains

On Tu B'shvat it is traditional to eat 7 species, of which 2 are grains. This year, we are fortunate to have Ricky Klein, member of the Young Families group, Jewish farmer, founding member of the Franklin County Havurah and overall mensch, giving a hands-on presentation which will include baking and tasting several different ancient grains.

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Singing to the Trees
Feb
8
Family, Central Vermont, Holidays

Singing to the Trees

Join Living Tree Alliance and Moretown Library for a joyful midwinter gathering honoring the trees and the deep roots that sustain us through the cold season. Perfect for families with children ages 2–5, this celebration brings together song, craft-making, and connection to the natural world.

Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday known as the birthday of the trees. This celebration of trees, seasons, and our connection to the earth is open to families of all faiths and backgrounds who value nature and want to share that wonder with their children.

What to expect:

  • Songs and movement with Ms. Andrea from Musical Munchkins, celebrating the trees through rhythm, dance, and gratitude

  • Hands-on nature craft: make all-natural bird feeders to share with our feathered friends

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Trees, Trails & Tu BiShvat
Feb
8
Family, Holidays, Central Vermont

Trees, Trails & Tu BiShvat

The holiday of Tu BiShvat—the time when, in Jewish tradition, the trees become another year older—falls halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Join us to honor this moment of renewal and consider how we can live in deeper reciprocity with the natural world while we explore the land at Living Tree.

Choose your own adventure in this all-ages gathering:

  • Guided nature walks led by naturalists sharing teachings about northern forests

  • Self-guided exploration on skis or snowshoes at your own pace

  • Cohousing village tours with discussions on community-centered living (available upon request)

Gather around the fire at 3:30 p.m. We'll come together for singing, storytelling, hot chocolate, and cake to celebrate the trees' birthday. Share your commitments to living more sustainably, and take home garden seeds for spring planting.

Winter fun to follow! After our fireside gathering, enjoy sledding down our adventurous hill that winds through the sugarbush, plus other winter activities across the property.

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Hanukkah 🕎 Party
Dec
20
Southern VT/NH, Events, Holidays, Family, PJ Library

Hanukkah 🕎 Party

Brattleboro Area Jewish Community (BAJC) invites you to join us as we celebrate the festival of Hanukkah.

This joyous celebration will feature

  • Klezmer music & dancing with A Glezele Tey

  • menorah lighting

  • latke contest

  • traditional treats & refreshments

  • PJ Library book nook for kids and families!

Donation of $10-$20 per adult will be accepted at the door. (Larger donations appreciated!)
Additional donations of $5 per child will be most welcome!

A Glezele Tey (Yiddish for “a little glass of tea”) invites you into their living room for a little glass of tea from the samovar, bringing audiences into an intimate and enthralling world of klezmer, Yiddish folk song, and tkhines (traditional Ashkenazi prayers centering the experiences of women, trans, and gender non-conforming people, set to new melodies). Drawing from old recordings and contemporary culture rooted in the Eastern European Jewish diaspora, A Glezele Tey’s music is an act of deep care—rooted in community gathering, lineage, and ritual. We raise our collective voices to move through grief, inspire action, and build a frayer velt (a freer world). ​A Glezele Tey is comprised of acclaimed klezmer musicians and composers Ariel Shapiro, Rachel Leader, and Richie Barshay. For more information on this group go here.

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Hanukkah Party in the NEK
Dec
20
Events, Holidays, Central Vermont

Hanukkah Party in the NEK

Gather with our northern community at United Church in Greensboro for Hanukkah music with Rabbi David, a fabulous potluck, basking in the glow of the seventh candle. Bring your favorite menorah and a creative vegetarian dish to share as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together in the Northeast Kingdom. All are welcome!

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Community Chanukah Musical Celebration
Dec
17
Events, Southern VT/NH, Holidays

Community Chanukah Musical Celebration

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights at our Community Chanukah Musical Celebration

featuring our own Jason Weinberger along with Cantor Scott Buckner

Enjoy a Pizza Dinner! Sufganiyot! Chanukah Games!Jason Weinberger stands out among musicians of his generation for his wholly contemporary approach to the programming, presentation, and performance of ensemble music. Jason is currently Artistic Director of Iowa's pioneering ensemble wcfsymphony. When Jason is not in lowa for concerts and symphony activities or traveling for guest conducting he resides in Winhall, Vermont where he teaches at Israel Congregation's Hebrew School and coaches alpine ski racing at Stratton Mountain.

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Grand Menorah Lighting
Dec
14
Central Vermont, Holidays, Family, Events

Grand Menorah Lighting

Join us Sunday, December 14th at 4:30 PM to light our beautiful TWELVE FOOT Menorah. We’ll be giving out light up Chanukah sticks to all the kids (and adults too!) to light up the night as we sing our favorite Chanukah songs and display our huge Jewish pride for all to see!

Once the Menorah is lit we will head indoors to the Black Cap Cafe for a grand Chanukah party. We’ll have all the highlights from years past: crafts, music, games, drinks, chocolate coins and more.

There will be donuts, latkes, spiced apple cider, and new this year: A HOT COCOA BAR- hot cocoa with all the toppings!

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Yizkor Memorial Service + October 7 commemoration Marom Band Musical Simchat Torah Shabbat + Oneg
Oct
17
Events, Holidays, Central Vermont

Yizkor Memorial Service + October 7 commemoration Marom Band Musical Simchat Torah Shabbat + Oneg

The October 7 massacre took place on the holiday of Simchat Torah in Israel, and is commemorated in Israel on the days that follow the holiday. As we mark the two year anniversary, we will gather for a traditional Yizkor memorial service for the final days of the fall holidays, marking the lives lost on October 7, while also acknowledging the painful present situation. Further, we will gather in memory of all those beloved family and friends who have passed away.

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Simchat Torah Celebration
Oct
16
Events, Holidays, Family

Simchat Torah Celebration

Join Temple Sinai in rolling back the Torah! There will be parading, dancing and singing as we joyously celebrate Simchat Torah. This event is open to everyone of all ages.

The entire Temple Community is Welcome!

The Schedule:

5:00pm Oneg with snacks for everyone; kids and adults alike!

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Sweet and Spiced Sukkot
Oct
12
Events, Holidays, Central Vermont

Sweet and Spiced Sukkot

Join Chabad of Stowe in celebrating the harvest festival of Sukkot with an autumnal spread- cozy, delicious, a little sweet and with a dash of spice.

We’ll have apple cider, pumpkin muffins, banana bread, apple cake, creamy chicken soup, potato knishes, and more!
Grab a sweater, and come on over. We’ll warm up around the fire, eat some delicious food in the Sukkah, shake the lulav and etrog, the kids will be at work creating decorations for our Sukkah, and most importantly we’ll gather together as a community in joy and celebration- one of the most special customs of Sukkot.

Sunday, October 12th, 4:00 PM

This event is free of charge and will take place at Chabad of Stowe:
1357 Maple St, Waterbury Center, VT 05677

You can RSVP at sara@chabadofstowe@.com

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Sukkot on the Farm
Oct
11
to Oct 12
Holidays, Events, Central Vermont, Family

Sukkot on the Farm

Join us for our 12th annual Sukkot on the Farm festival—a joyful weekend celebrating the fall harvest with song, learning, delicious food, and community connection under our creatively designed temporary dwelling, the sukkah.

When & where: Oct. 11, 2 p.m.–Oct. 12, 2 p.m.Living Tree Alliance, Moretown, VT

Weekend highlights:

  • Saturday afternoon: Kirtan with Anna Sobel and meditation with Rabbi David Fainsilber (of Jewish Communities of Greater Stowe)

  • Saturday evening: “Stone soup” dinner with veggies from the harvest and bread from Red Hen Baking Co., followed by songs and teachings in the sukkah

  • Saturday night: Live concert in the barn featuring Avi Salloway & Friends

  • Sunday morning: Children's puppet show with Anna Sobel, family nature walk with lulav making, and hands-on workshops (plant identification, basket weaving, sheep to yarn, fermentation)

  • Sunday midday: Hoshana Rabbah dance and song circle—a musical earth-based ritual that's accessible to all, followed by sandwich-bar lunch

Theme: Community sustainability—supporting each other with resiliency in these changing times

Camping and limited indoor accommodations available for the weekend—select a lodging add-on when you register. Some pre-festival events begin Friday evening, with the full festival starting Saturday afternoon.

Come experience the abundance of autumn, connect with old and new friends, and celebrate ancient traditions in the beauty of the Living Tree farm!

Sliding-Scale Pricing

We believe in making Sukkot on the Farm accessible to all who want to celebrate with us. The true cost per person is about $100, which covers meals (Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch), programming, facilities, and fair compensation for our teachers and musicians.

Registration

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Sukkah Build
Oct
5
Holidays, Southern VT/NH, Statewide Events By Date, Events

Sukkah Build

Join Israel Congregation in building the Sukkah! We need you! Volunteers are needed to assist in the assembly of our Sukkah. This is a perfect opportunity for students to do a service project. The only skill needed is a positive attitude and willingness to help.

Call the office: 802-362-4587 and let us know you'll be here to lend a hand

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