Worship and Events
High Holidays 2022
We held services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, followed by Tashlich, followed by a Family Service. These will be followed by Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur morning service, followed by Neilah and a Break-the-Fast. This year, our services were led entirely by members of the congregation.
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. The summer, Beth El is often joining with Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, https://www.bethlehemsynagogue.org/
Connection details for Shabbat events are sent via our email list or by contacting Rene Rose, renerose@myfairpoint.net
Synagogue Board Meeting
[Will be updated with next board meeting date]
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