About Us
Beth Jacob Synagogue has welcomed Jews in central Vermont for more than a century. Today roughly 110 families from all over our region are members. We are an inclusive congregation: we welcome young, old, newcomers, oldtimers, singles, families, and LGBTQ individuals. Our community is unaffiliated with any formal Jewish movement and includes people who are observant and those who are just rediscovering their Jewish heritage. We offer activities for people of all ages, including holiday celebrations, musical performances, films, book discussions, speakers, meditation, and social action. Beth Jacob is a lay-led congregation with spirtiual leadership provided by members of our congregation, rabbis in our community, and occasional visiting rabbis. We provide weekly Shabbat services (either Friday or Saturday) led by members of our community in a variety of styles. We also run a Sunday morning Hebrew School and a monthly teen youth group. Everything happens in our new, light-filled building in a residential neighborhood in Montpelier.
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Tue, October 22 2024
20 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 3:00p to 4:00p
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. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for Shabbat Bereshit just days after Simchat Torah! Rabbi Shana Margolin leads a hybrid service as we start Torah over again. Service is for all ages at 10:00am with an oneg to follow. RSVP below! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 27th 1:30p to 2:30p
Join Randi Hacker and learn the Yiddish alphabet. This class is geared toward those who have not studied Yiddish before or who want to brush up on their Yiddish reading skills. By the end of the six weeks, students will come away with some basic vocabulary and be able to read selections from Yiddishe Kinder Alef. Register below!