Holidays

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Holidays 〰️

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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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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YOM HASHOAH
May
5
Yom Hashoah, ADULT ED

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.

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K&G Passover Palooza
Apr
27
kids, Pesach, Central Vermont

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.

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UVJC SECOND NIGHT SEDER
Apr
23
Southern VT, holiday

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!

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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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