Worship and Events
High Holy Days
See the Information and Schedule here.
Online Gatherings
At this time during the Coronavirus pandemic, we are connecting our community online. Please join us by either telephone or by computer/cell phone. Connection details are sent via our email list or by contacting our Synagogue President, Jill Minkoff at mjsminkoff@gmail.com
Weekly on Friday Evenings
Shabbat "Open House"
Drop in, at your convenience, on-line to see your Beth El friends. Blessing over the lighting of Shabbat candles, songs, schmoozing. Contact Jill for connection information, mjsminkoff@gmail.com
Synagogue Board Meeting
August 10, 7 PM. We meet via Zoom.
Annual Meeting
August 23, 10 AM. Via Zoom. Key items on the agenda include:
- Minutes of last year’s Annual Meeting
- Officers for the new year
- Annual Report of Beth El Synagogue (includes committee reports and budget)
- Time to Shmooze
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
or Rene renerose@myfairpoint.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 Nelson nsb031441@gmail.com
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.
