Simchat Torah Services and Celebrations for ages 0-120 under the tent at 5:30 p.m. (** we will have JUST have one service/event)

This joyous service celebrates our finishing of the Torah cycle and beginning it once again! We will dance, sing, pray, and celebrate with our Shir Shalom family and friends, so wear your dancing shoes, bring your instruments, and come ready to party with the Torah!

We will also consecrate our Hebrew School Students by blessing them and gifting them with their very own mini Torah scroll from Israel.

**Volunteers needed to set up and take down the chairs & tables and to supply festive treats for our kiddush.**

(Reservations required) and via Zoom.

If you are interested in registering for our Hebrew School (ages 3-18) and have not already, please contact Leah: leah.gawel@shirshalomvt.org and fill in our registration form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4VkhCxaPB_9z5KUsFYoh31DCE6hurLDt-pzO1Z5dZk5WuDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please make sure to register ASAP for pre-k - 7th religious school, b'nai mitzvah program, and teen programming so that we can properly staff and buy supplies.

We are hiring for sub positions and MUSIC positions. If you are interested in subbing for our Hebrew School or running a music class 1-2x a month, we'd love to have you! Contact Leah.

Donations needed for our school: snacks, art supplies, makerspace items, any excellent condition used toys or outdoor play equipment. Please bring in your: Legos, clean recycling, art project items, and random ends-n-pieces for our Makerspace! 

If you have a desire to gather as a group for knitting or knit on your own at home to welcome a new baby with a hat or make Healing Shawls for those who are ill, please let Sue Brown know. Sue’s email is: susanbrown331@gmail.com. She can be reached at 617-435-0661 for thoughts and questions. “I look forward to hearing from you!”

(Zoom and phone instructions above)

Without their loyal support, our summer fundraiser could not happen!

Blood's Seafood ~ Bobbi Dagger for The Atlantic Real Estate Network ~ Cabot Funeral Home ~ Casella Waste ~ CivicMoxie ~ Dagger Law Offices ~ Dorr Mil Store ~ First Line Security ~ Jennifer Falvey ~ LaValley's Building Supply ~ Mark Knott DDS ~ Pure Solutions ~ Tasco Security ~ VT Generator ~ Woodstock Insurance

Regular updates for online offerings available at http://www.shirshalomvt.org/yachdav/

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Have you gotten your shot yet? Are you having trouble scheduling an appointment? Not sure who or where to call?

Sloane Miller has volunteered to help members of Shir Shalom register on line. Please email Sloane at sloane.a.miller@gmail.com for help.

VACCINE: As the school year approaches, make sure that your children age 12 and older are vaccinated. Find a location near you. And see the latest news about booster shots for certain people with weakened immune systems.

TESTING: Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated. Find free testing locations throughout Vermont. Appointments are strongly recommended.

PREVENTION: The virus spreads quickly and easily from person to person. Wearing a mask helps protect you and the people around you from getting or spreading COVID-19. See when extra protection is needed.

QUESTIONS? Search our Frequently Asked Questions.

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The Woodstock Area Relief Fund has closed its website. However, their Facebook page is still active and offers many opportunities for those who need assistance.

We’re going to need to pull together to get through this winter. Don’t forget that even if you’ve never needed help before, you can reach out to WARF for financial assistance with basic household needs at www.woodstockarearelieffund.org

Mental Health and Addiction Resources available at Shirshalomvt.org

 office@shirshalomvt.org