Worship and Events
Online & In-person Gatherings
We are connecting our community online and in-person as it is safe and we are comfortable. Details for events are sent via our email list or by contacting Rene at Renerose@myfairpoint.net
Rosh Hashanah La’Behemot ~ New Year for Animals ~ Save the Date: Sunday, August 28
Bring your animals!
Music by the Burlington group Dahg, an art project, opportunity to hike the 150 acres of Dog Mountain, visit the Dog Mountain Chapel and gallery of Stephen Huneck, learn about the holiday Rosh Hashanah La'Behemot, and much more!
This event offered by Congregation Beth El is funded by a Shmita Grant Award ~ Jewish Communities of Vermont
Shabbat Gatherings
We are gathering both in-person and, at times, on Zoom. Worship Leaders may conduct an “open house” via Zoom; conduct the worship service in the synagogue; conduct the worship service and/or gathering outdoors; or offer a Shabbat meal in their homes. Plus, the Beth El and Bethlehem Hebrew Congregations are doing a few things together on some Fridays.
Connection details for Shabbat events are sent via our email list or by contacting David Kapplan, david.kapplan@gmail.com
Synagogue Board Meeting
June 20, 7 PM on Zoom.
Board Members receive the link via email; others may contact Abby at Abby.maier@gmail.com
Religious School
Religious School
Religious School
Translating Torah text, learning prayers and liturgy, experiencing Shabbat and other holidays, being in solidarity with other VT Jewish communities, and taking private study opportunities such as preparing for adult Bat Mitzvah --our religious school programs are engaging both in the class room and beyond.
Contact Jill mjsminkoff@gmail.com
Kehillat Chesed
Religious School
Religious School
Kehillat Chesed supports and acknowledges congregants in good and difficult times.
~~For life events (birth, retirements, deaths).
~~To host others who might be alone for Shabbat or holidays.
~~For special occasions: birthday, graduation, or honor coming to you, family, or friends.
Contact Carol cnovick@together.net
Cemetery
Religious School
Cemetery
Our Jewish community has a section in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. The landscaped parcel has over 100 plots. It was established in 1988. Engraved commemorative bricks are also available. Permission for burial and requests for bricks are made through the Synagogue.
Contact Rene renerose@myfairpoint.net