Historical Resources
Historical Resources
Lists and maps of the first Jews in Montpelier, according to Montpelier city censuses
- 1895 (pdf) (map)
- 1905 (pdf) (map)
- 1915 (pdf) (map)
- Jews in Montpelier for more than one census (pdf)
Essays about early members of Beth Jacob Synagogoue
- Life and Times of Harris Yett, 1868-1922, by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Cemetery Mystery Laid to Rest (unmarked grave dating from 1907), by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Showdown between Mayor James Boutwell and the Jews of Montpelier (1914 Sunday Blue Laws), by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Israel Cohen, Blacksmith, by Paul Carnahan 2001
Original documents
- Burlington rabbi encourages Montpelier Jews to build a synagogue
- 1913 congregational rules
- "Visit to Beth-Jacob Synagogue," Washington World, August 3, 1972
Thu, February 2 2023
11 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
All 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.
Thu, February 2 2023 11 Shevat 5783