Engage
"Justice, justice, you shall pursue." (Deuteronomy 16:20.)
The Talmud teaches that "tzedaka is equal to all the other commandments combined." (Bava Bathra 9b)
At Beth Jacob Synagogue, we offer many opportunities to engage within our congregation and with the larger community around us. Volunteers cook and serve meals through the community dinner project. Participants in the social action committee discuss pressing social issues and ways to foster change. The Planning for Aging Group studies issues related to aging and develops means to support members of our community in the latter stage of life. And throughout it all, we engage with each other by providing occasions to gather and socialize.
Fri, April 19 2024
11 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024
Friday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat led by Phyllis Rubenstein at 7:00pm. Kiddush to follow! RSVP below! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 11:00a to 12:30p
Just in time for those potentially challenging Passover seder conversations, join us for a Listening Project practice session hosted by Andy Robinson. We'll warm up with a few listening exercises. Then we'll set up small groups to discuss whatever subjects you want to talk about: Israel and Palestine, antisemitism, how you're thinking about Judaism, etc. Come prepared to listen with curiosity and without judgment. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for our first in-person seder since the pandemic! Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share for this potluck gathering! Registration is required. Time to be determined. To volunteer for cooking, setup/breakdown, or assistance with seder plate components, please contact Sarah Villanueva at programming@bethjacobvt.org. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 24th 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr!