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Triangle
May
4

Triangle

Temple Sinai will be hosting a special community showing of Vermont Stage's  "Triangle" by Laurie Brooks, a stylistically thrilling play about the young immigrants who worked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory leading up to its infamous fire of 1911.  The play will be followed by a theatrical companion piece focusing on the Jewish story behind the story.  Show runs about 1.5 hrs, followed by a reception, hosted by Sisterhood, in the social hall.

More Info from Vermont Stage Company

Register Here

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JCOGS MITZVAH DAY
Jan
20

JCOGS MITZVAH DAY

Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service, community, and care.  

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us for an afternoon of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) from 12:30-4:30pm, followed by community soup meal from 4:30-6pm. Projects for all ages!

Activities include:

• Cooking and baking for local shelters

• Donating, sorting and delivering winter gear to local agencies

• Creating Tikkun Olam T-shirts

• Visiting or calling JCOGS members through our Chesed Circle of Care

• Helping with the community soup meal ( or just attending!)

• Volunteering at the UCC Morrisville Church warming shelter

• Supporting other JCOGS initiatives

Whether you’re in Stowe or contributing remotely, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/gugrQa5wVZSebBf46

Explore all opportunities to engaging in Tikkun Olam with JCOGS this Mitzvah Day!

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Mitzvah Day – What You Can Bring!

If you're coming to Mitzvah Day, here’s how you can help:

  1. Bring a T-Shirt to Create Tikkun Olam T-Shirts!
    (T-shirts will also be available for sale. Proceeds go to our Tikkun Olam Fund for future projects.)

  2. Bring Donations by 2:30 PM (or bring them in advance)!
    We’re collecting:

    • Winter gear

    • Gently used men’s & women’s pants

    • Winter boots & snow pants (all sizes)

    • Sneakers & hiking boots

    • Gently used bath towels, washcloths, & hand towels

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Learn more here

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Bread for Peace
Jan
19

Bread for Peace

A fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Israel and Palestine. A partnership between communities, volunteers bake and sell bread in the community kitchens to benefit these medical relief organizations:

United Hatzalah: first responders in Israel
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank

Participating organizations: Ohavi Zedek and Burlington Friends Meeting

Bread (challah, pita, gluten-free oat) will be baked on January 19th from 1pm – 5:30pm and available for pick-up in the evening or the following day.

Volunteer to Bake and/or Purchase Bread Here!

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