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.
Use the menus on this site to explore our community further.
Fri, April 26 2024
18 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
-
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024
Friday, Apr 26th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 30th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024
Wednesday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr! -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024
Thursday, May 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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024
Friday, May 3rd 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game.