Worship and Events
Online Gatherings
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we are connecting our community online. Please join us by either telephone or by computer/cell phone. Connection details for Shabbat events are sent via our email list or by contacting our Religious Committee Chairperson, Jill at mjsminkoff@gmail.com
Shabbat Gatherings Online
The Beth El and Bethlehem Hebrew Congregations are doing a few things together this month. Besides the Purim Celebration , we are gathering online together for BHC's Kabbalat Shabbat services.
May 7- Kabbalat Shabbat with BHC, 5 PM
May 14 - Kabbalat Shabbat with BHC, 5 PM
May 21 - Kabbalat Shabbat with BHC, 5 PM
May 28- Shabbat Open House Online, Rene Rose, Leader & Host
Connection details for Shabbat events are sent via our email list or by contacting our Religious Committee Chairperson, Jill at mjsminkoff@gmail.
Shavuot Gathering
Sunday, May 16, 12 Noon and 1:00 PM.
Meet 12 Noon, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. J. at the Main Gate off Mt. Pleasant St. for a gentle walk through the Cemetery grounds.
1 PM meet in the Jewish section of the Cemetery for prayers, including Kaddish, reminiscing, Bring a lawn chair. Contact Jill at mjsminkoff@gmail.com
Synagogue Board Meeting
May 10, 7:00 PM. We meet via Zoom. Board Members receive the link via email; others may contact Jill at mjsminkoff@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
Your Gift
Your support of the Synagogue sustains and strengthens us, ensuring everyone is welcome here, and allows us to respond to needs in the wider community.
