Beth Jacob Synagogue

Welcome to Beth Jacob Synagogue

An independent congregation in Vermont's capital city.

Learn

Deepen knowledge of Jewish heritage, culture and language in adult, youth and family programs.

Engage

Gather for social activities and participate in community service and social action.

Pray

Come to Shabbat and holiday services that offer opportunities for worship in a variety of styles.

Community

Beth Jacob Synagogue is an inclusive, community-led congregation fulfilling the spiritual, educational and social needs of its members by nurturing a range of religious practices and traditions, Jewish values, and Tikkun Olam.

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What's Happening

Stay connected with the Jewish community of central Vermont.

FridayFri, 20 MayMay, 2022

Virtual Family Shabbat (Zoom)

Friday, May 20th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin Leah Kitteredge and PJ Library in VT to celebrate Shabbat at home together on Zoom. We will say the three blessings for Shabbat, chat and sing! Sign up for a free family Shabbat kit including all the Shabbat essentials for your family to be picked up at Beth Jacob Synagogue.

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TuesdayTue, 24 MayMay, 2022

Meditation (in person)

Tuesday, May 24th 4:00p to 5:00pWe've returned to our regular Tuesday sessions. Please join us as we sing a short song from the Psalms, sit for twenty minutes, walk for ten minutes, then sing another Hebrew song. Sometimes a brief discussion follows. Words to songs are supplied in Hebrew and transliteration. All are welcomed whatever your experience may be. We do not offer instructions or guided meditations.

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WednesdayWed, 25 MayMay, 2022

Advanced Beginner Yiddish (Zoom)

Wednesday, May 25th 6:00p to 7:00pJoin Randi Hacker for a new session of Yiddish classes to work on building reading skills and dip into some grammatik. This class is best for those who have previously participated in a beginner class. This class runs every Wednesday for 5 weeks.

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SaturdaySat, 28 MayMay, 2022

Shavuot Pilgrimage at Hubbard Park (in person)

Shabbat, May 28th 4:00p to 5:00pJoin Sephirah Oshkello from Living Tree Alliance for a contemplative walk in Hubbard Park as we explore the themes of Shabbat and Shavuot. We will share chants, and connect the holiday to the earth and agricultural cycle that it evolved from, as we enjoy a moderate walk in the park.

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FridayFri, 20 MayMay, 2022

Virtual Family Shabbat (Zoom)

Friday, May 20th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin Leah Kitteredge and PJ Library in VT to celebrate Shabbat at home together on Zoom. We will say the three blessings for Shabbat, chat and sing! Sign up for a free family Shabbat kit including all the Shabbat essentials for your family to be picked up at Beth Jacob Synagogue.

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FridayFri, 24 JunJune, 2022

Shabbat Pizza, Picnic and Plant! (in person)

Friday, Jun 24th 5:30p to 6:30pFamilies with young children are invited to Join Beth Jacob Synagogue and PJ Library in VT to come plant the veggie garden and then enjoy a picnic with pizza for Shabbat!

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FridayFri, 20 MayMay, 2022

Virtual Family Shabbat (Zoom)

Friday, May 20th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin Leah Kitteredge and PJ Library in VT to celebrate Shabbat at home together on Zoom. We will say the three blessings for Shabbat, chat and sing! Sign up for a free family Shabbat kit including all the Shabbat essentials for your family to be picked up at Beth Jacob Synagogue.

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FridayFri, 20 MayMay, 2022

Secular Humanist Service (in person, outside)

Friday, May 20th 7:00p to 7:30pJoin leader Matt Levin to welcome Shabbat with a Secular Humanist service on Zoom. This participatory service in English embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines the celebration of Jewish culture, values, traditions, and identity with an adherence to humanistic values and ideas.

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SaturdaySat, 4 JunJune, 2022

Tikkun Leil Shavuot (zoom and in person)

Shabbat, Jun 4th 9:00p to 11:55pShavuot. All Jews, past and present, gather at Sinai to receive the powerful wisdom of the Torah. The centuries-old conversation begins. We at Beth Jacob will gather on zoom and in person to add our voices to that conversation in a Tikkun, a study of Torah in the broadest sense, meaning anything Jewish.

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SaturdaySat, 11 JunJune, 2022