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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Thu, February 2 2023
11 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 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. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi David Fainsilber from JCOGS and the Hebrew school program for a morning shabbat service. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 3:00p to 4:00p
All are welcome to join Aodhan Tomecko on Zoom for a weekly discussion to reflect on the week's Torah portion together.