Center for Jewish Life in Franklin County
Gleaning, the practice of gathering food for the vulnerable after the commercial harvest, is a biblical practice that we are able to practice with Atlas Farm in Deerfield. We have weekly opportunities on Sunday mornings to gather bumper crops at Atlas Farms. Gleaners deliver their produce to charitable outlets in their hometowns, congregations and other organizations that distribute meals… Read More »
Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM, Rabbi Andrea will lead this combination chanting/meditation/traditional morning service online via Zoom. If you are on our list to receive invitations to services, you will receive this one. To be added to the list, email [email protected]
Gleaning, the practice of gathering food for the vulnerable after the commercial harvest, is a biblical practice that we are able to practice with Atlas Farm in Deerfield. We have weekly opportunities on Sunday mornings to gather bumper crops at Atlas Farms. Gleaners deliver their produce to charitable outlets in their hometowns, congregations and other organizations that distribute meals… Read More »
Join us for a fabulous family-oriented outdoor New Year's bash with music and food. Fill out this form to register for this or any of our other High Holidays family programming
Yosl Kurland will lead a Rosh Hashanah Evening Service with a sermon from Rabbi Andrea.
Rabbi Andrea will lead a Torah study session and a teaching on themes of the holiday for the community, virtually on the morning of Rosh HaShana, first day. Please see your "How to Participate" bi-weekly email for details.
Rabbi Andrea and Cantorial soloist, Yosl Kurland will guide the community in a hybrid morning service. Current protocols will allow for 60 folks to attend in person, with the precaution of masks. Others, including folks who are not yet or cannot vaccinate, are invited to attend via broadcast. Please see your "How to Participate" email… Read More »
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah will be at a beautiful outdoor location. Themes of the holiday, discussions, and picnic. We will meet at a private residence with amplification. There will be some seating available and you are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and a picnic lunch. The service will not be formal. It will… Read More »
Gleaning, the practice of gathering food for the vulnerable after the commercial harvest, is a biblical practice that we are able to practice with Atlas Farm in Deerfield. We have weekly opportunities on Sunday mornings to gather bumper crops at Atlas Farms. Gleaners deliver their produce to charitable outlets in their hometowns, congregations and other organizations that distribute meals… Read More »
The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community invites you to gather outdoors for a song circle in celebration of the new year, during the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Sunday, Sep. 12 from 4-6pm. We will share and welcome you to share favorite Jewish and other songs that are meaningful in this time… Read More »
Entering the solemn day of Yom Kippur, praying for compassion for ourselves and others.
The last moments of Yom Kippur - final service of this day of humility and renewal.
Mazal tov to James Smith and Susannah Lerman on the occasion of their son, Matan Lerman-Smith, being called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah. The community is invited to attend virtually. Please note your How to Participate bi-weekly email for details about attending the service.
Louisa and Frederic Gluck invite us to a memorial in Suzanne's memory at Poet's Seat Tower on Saturday, September 18th at 4pm. The gathering will be an informal remembrance of our remarkable friend.
Gleaning, the practice of gathering food for the vulnerable after the commercial harvest, is a biblical practice that we are able to practice with Atlas Farm in Deerfield. We have weekly opportunities on Sunday mornings to gather bumper crops at Atlas Farms. Gleaners deliver their produce to charitable outlets in their hometowns, congregations and other organizations that distribute meals… Read More »
Join a team of Jews (& Allies) with Tools to put up our Sukkah, 12 noon on Sunday September 19. The morning will feature schlepping and erecting; thrilling drilling, and strings of lights that are DEFINITELY NOT repurposed Christmas lights. Rain Date Monday September 20 at 4PM.
Rabbi Andrea leads a morning / shacharit service in the Sukkah and on Zoom.
Temple Israel is helping to create a neighborhood gathering Thursday evening with live music, a simple meal and a meet and greet.
Join us at 8AM at the Green River recreation center for an 8AM Song Circle, to be followed by your (voluntary) participation in the Green River clean up. The clean up starts at 9; breakfast and lunch will be provided by the Deerfield River Watershed Association. Restore yourself and restore the river on this Shabbat… Read More »
Come to the Sukkah at the end of shabbat to meet longtime and newer members of the Franklin Jewish community. Bring a dessert for your pod. We'll provide tea. We'll say Havdalah to mark the end of shabbat and then share personal, meaningful or funny stories in small groups - in response to interesting prompts.… Read More »
Gleaning, the practice of gathering food for the vulnerable after the commercial harvest, is a biblical practice that we are able to practice with Atlas Farm in Deerfield. We have weekly opportunities on Sunday mornings to gather bumper crops at Atlas Farms. Gleaners deliver their produce to charitable outlets in their hometowns, congregations and other organizations that distribute meals… Read More »
Families are invited to an apple orchard to harvest apples, for eating and for donating. We'll also have a chance to make cider from the apples we gather. Dress for the weather. Bring bags or boxes for your harvest. Location details to follow.
We plan to hold our Yizkor memorial service at our Greenfield cemetery doors weather permitting. Please bring a lawn chair. Pouring rain or thunderstorms will move us back to the temple. The service will also be streamed to Zoom at Rabbi Andrea's usual Zoom room. Check your How to Participate email for details.
A festive outdoor community celebration of the Torah is in the works - watch this space for more info!
Rabbi Andrea leads Adult Learners in the study of Hebrew. Registration and location TBD