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Summer Reception at Nicholas & Rabbi Haigh's House

Come enjoy fellowship before our Shabbat Worship and Scholar-in-Residence Program

The Shir Shalom VT Online Auction is just one part of our biggest fundraiser of the year. Our mission is to raise funds to continue providing outstanding services to our congregation.

Please come to Shir Shalom’s great Summer Fund Raiser on July 16 in the outdoor pavilion at VINS in Quechee.

Our theme for this year’s summer fundraiser is Together Again, as we celebrate Rabbi’s Ten Years with us.

Starting @ 4, visit the Forest Canopy Walk and attend the cocktail/hors d’oeuvres hour 5-6, followed by a delicious buffet dinner, music and Live Auction. See our Live Auction items and Wish List in the invitation! Can’t wait to see you there. If you would like to be involved in helping in any way, please let us know.

please contact Sue Brown. Sponsorships start at $500.

 Sue Brown 617-435-0661 susanbrown331@gmail.com. or Susan Feinberg 802-457-3372 feinberg.susan@gmail.com

Silver Lake Shabbat Weekend on August 19-20: We have reserved a limited number of campsites for this weekend which will be available on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in spending the night at the campground, please RSVP to Leah: leah.gawel@shirshalomvt.org with the number of people in your group. We'd love to have your help planning our Shabbat at the Lake Weekend. If you'd like to help, please reach out to Leah: leah.gawel@shirshalomvt.org

Summer Family Shabbat Potlucks: Mark your calendar, and join us this summer for family fun!

June 24th ~ 5:30 pm at the Goodman-Slack, 33 Parkhurst St., Lebanon

July 22nd ~ 5:30 pm at the Winawer-Stein's, 67 Grassy Lane, Woodstock

August 12th ~ 5:30 pm at the Winter's, 21 Partridge Rd, Etna

Registration for Hebrew School 2022-2023 is now open. Click here to register.

Please click here to view the Summer 2022 Schedule

Shir Shalom VT is planning its third trip to Israel for October 26 – November 6, 2022. We invite you to join us on the adventure and a learning opportunity of a lifetime. As we explore Israel, we will delve into the complexities and wonder of the land and our people. Israel remains both a challenging and amazing miracle for the Jewish people. As the tour makes its way through the state, you will encounter the markets, local foods, amazing history, economic challenges and accomplishments, and a sense of being one with our people.

More information can be found at ShirShalomvt.org

To view the full program outline and itinerary, click here.

Not ready to commit, but interested in more information? Complete our registration form to be added to the list for all planning meetings.

Ready to commit to this trip of a lifetime? Click here to complete your registration form. 

I was hoping you could help with this project. The cost of this trip is approximately $3,600.00. I will be working and participating in fundraising events to defray my cost. Along with this you may want to sponsor me. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Your donation is tax deductible. To help, please send a check to Trees and Seeds, 78 Valley View Road, Bridgewater Corners, Vermont 05035. It should be payable to Trees and Seeds along with my name in the memo.

NEXT MEETING:

Warlight by Michael Ondaatje

From the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The English Patient: a mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indelibly shaped by their unwitting involvement.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7466951483

Join us as we gather at Members' houses to usher in the Sabbath with blessings, wine, and challah, while we share a potluck dinner.

We are planning to have four or five homes celebrating Shabbat on this evening. If you would like to host or attend, please call or text Peggy Kasden at 802-299-5722 or Susan Brown 617-435-0661. You may also email Peggy or Susan.

Join us on Thursdays

Torah at 10 am

Hebrew II Class at 11 am

Hebrew I Class at 12:15 pm

Abraham Joshua Heschel

Please join us every Wednesday

(Zoom and phone instructions above)

May the time not be distant. Oseh Shalom Bimromav. May the One who 

makes peace in the heavens bring peace to us. If you wish to donate to the Shir Shalom Social Justice Fund contributions may be made directly to: The World Union: Ukraine Crisis Fund  https://wupj.org/give/ukraine/

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!”

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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

The Thompson Aging at Home program can help facilitate Homesharing!

Homesharing is a simple idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit. A person offers a private bedroom and shared common space in exchange for rent, help around the home or a combination of the two. After conducting background and reference checks, we will work to find the most compatible match possible based on your interests, needs, and lifestyle. There are no age or income restrictions to be eligible for the program. Please contact Shari at The Thompson Center for more info or an application: 802-457-3277, sborz@thompsonseniorcenter.org Information can also be found at https://www.thompsonseniorcenter.org/homeshare/

The Thompson Center, Your Resource to Age Well

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Office Administrator

Hannah Forbes

 office@shirshalomvt.org