Come celebrate Shavuot and the promise of a land of milk and honey with a creemee from the Vermont Maple Creemee Company Truck! There will be several flavors of creemee plus toppings. Dairy free and gluten free options will be available.

Join us for one or both events!

11th Annual Shavuot on the Mountain

Join our multi-generational hike (or drive) to the Mountain Chapel on Mt. Mansfield to prepare for Shavuot, the holiday of first fruits and receiving the Torah. On the hike, enjoy community, contemplation, and the beauty of nature and Vermont’s first blooming wildflowers. Once at the Mountain Chapel, we’ll share in song, a community Torah reading, crafts, and  a bikkurim (first fruits) parade. 

Please join us for this important event.  We will begin with Introductory remarks by Rabbi David Edleson and Rabbi Aaron Philmus.  Then we will explore museum exhibits provided by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel.  There will be docents available to answer questions as you walk through the following exhibits:
Heroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust
Spots of Light: To be a Woman in the Holocaust
"They Say There is a Land" Longings for Eretz Israel During the Holocaust

Yom HaShoah Commemoration with speakers Ari Gradus, Ellie Roden & Tony Eprile

Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd, at 5:30 PM in the College Chapel for a Yom HaShoah Memorial Service.

Together, we’ll honor the memory of those lost in the Holocaust through reflection, readings, and yahrzeit lighting as we commit to remembrance and resilience.

The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe with our interfaith partners in Lamoille County join together to commemorate Yom HaShoah-Holocaust Remembrance Day.

This year's theme is: The Holocaust is Personal, as the event includes the tragic, heroic, and uplifting stories of JCOGS members Marcie Scudder and Edee Simon family histories during the Shoah. This event will also include traditional memorial prayers, readings, and candle lighting. Lite refreshments will be served after, as we gather together in community connection.

By reservation only, please RSVP.
The seder is in-person only.

Reserve Your Ticket for the Community Seder

Welcome to our 2025 Community Seder!

Our Seder will begin at 5:00pm, with potluck dinner being served around 7:00pm.

Kosher-for-Passover vegetarian or dairy dishes are welcome! Matzoh ball soup will be provided. Regular and gluten-free matzoh will be available. Space is limited.

Registration is required by April 6.

Ruach HaMaqom Presents
Community Passover Seder: A Journey to Freedom
Led by Rabbi Lee Moore

Reserve your spot!

Join Our Earth-Conscious Vegetarian Potluck Seder!

Experience a soul-stirring ritual where ancient wisdom meets song, story, and joy. Guided by Rabbi Lee we’ll explore dimensions of liberation and reinvigorate our commitments to end oppression.  We'll use "The Promise of the Land" Haggadah by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, weaving together the themes of freedom and ecological connection.

Eco-Conscious Potluck Contributions (Vegetarian Only)
Please bring a dish based on the first letter of your last name:

 A-J: Bring a main dish
 K-O: Bring a dessert
 P-Z: Bring an appetizer

Earth-Honoring Dietary Guidelines:

• Strictly vegetarian (milk, eggs, cheese allowed)

• NO chametz: wheat, rye, barley, oats, or spelt

• Gluten-free options welcomed

• Locally-sourced and organic ingredients encouraged

• Consider bringing your own reusable plates, cups, and utensils

• Bring an ingredients list to place beside your dish

As we invite liberation from narrow places, we call in the Divine presence in all Creation. Bring family, friends, and open hearts to journey through the Red Sea together and beyond, traversing our ancient freedom songs along with contemporary visions for wholeness and justice.

RSVP by April 5th

Questions?: [contact@ruachhamaqom.org]

Saturday, April 12 beginning at 5:30 pm, the Rutland Jewish Center will hold its annual Passover Community Seder. Celebrate the first night of Pesach by joining in the community fun. Reservations are required. The cost for the catered meal is $50 per adult and $25 for children 6—12, it is free for children under 6.
As the meal is catered, you must RSVP by Tuesday April 1, to Jane Kierstein by phone or email.

Happening Sunday, April 6th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Chabad of Burlington! RSVP at www.chabadvt.org/juda

In partnership with PJ Library and Stowe Free Library.

Tot Shabbat with Anna Sobel’s Talking Hands – pre-Passover program: The Runaway Matzo Ball, followed by Pizza

There will be a Tot Shabbat service in the sanctuary starting at 9:30 am. Then we will move into the social hall for crafts, toys, face painting, and a photo booth. 

Costumes are encouraged!

Please register by clicking on the button below so that we will know how many Purim baskets (Mishloach Manot) to make!

Contact Aimee Hutton for questions and more information.

Register for Young Families Purim Party

Join us for a joyous Purim celebration! We’ll begin with the weekday Maariv evening service, followed by the reading of the Megillah. Afterward, we’ll transition into a lively celebration with food, schmoozing, and dancing for those who feel like it.

We’ll celebrate the mitzvah of eating together and, of course, indulge in some delicious hamantaschen. A hearty lentil stew, quinoa salad, and dessert will be served.

As part of the Purim tradition, we will be collecting Matanot L’Evyonim (gifts for those in need). Please bring a donation—either food or a financial contribution—to benefit the South Burlington Food Shelf.

Come in costume or check out our costume bin (think Mardi Gras). Hope to see you there!

Exploring our Natural Creativity through Spiritual Teachings of Hanukkah, Tu B’Shvat and Purim

We will be focusing on the teachings on Hanukkah and how they resonate with each person. We will explore selected texts from the Jewish tradition in Hevrutah (with a study partner) and then will follow a simple process to creatively express ourselves through making art. No previous knowledge of Hebrew, Jewish Text study or artistic expression necessary! Materials provided. (The process we will use comes from the Jewish Studio Project that R. Tobie Weisman has been learning for the past year) Co-sponsored by Beth Jacob and JCVT.

Quotes from previous class:

“I found myself surprised and delighted with my opening up to the creative and spiritual experience and opportunities, which I didn’t know I could access.” Phylis

“The combination of text, color and the facilitation of a safe group gathering can be a powerful one for connecting with the light of the soul.” Kim

“Awesome! Ways to connect with the hidden light and bring more light into my life.” Sephira

“Being creative with a supportive non-judgmental group felt heart centered and essential for spiritual development.” Ellen

“a sense of connection to others in the workshop, inspiration about the meaning of lighting Chanukah candles, and my own creative expression on paper that I really resonate with” Julia

“Appreciation for creativity in all aspects of life. I feel more relaxed when I allow myself to be creative.” Ellen

Exploring our Natural Creativity through Spiritual Teachings of Hanukkah, Tu B’Shvat and Purim

A three session series focusing on the teachings on Hanukkah, Tu B’Shvat & Purim and how they resonate with each person. We will explore selected texts from the Jewish tradition in Hevrutah (with a study partner) and then will follow a simple process to creatively express ourselves through making art. No previous knowledge of Hebrew, Jewish Text study or artistic expression necessary! Materials provided. (The process we will use comes from the Jewish Studio Project that R. Tobie Weisman has been learning for the past year) Co-sponsored by Beth Jacob and JCVT