December 2018

Kabbalat Shabbat Led by Rabbi David Edleson, Friday, Dec. 1st

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Kabbalat Shabbat Led by Rabbi David Edleson

Friday, December 1st at 6:30pm
David will be leading a song-filled and song-centered Kabbalat Shabbat service.  We will sing some familiar favorites,  and some great new upbeat tunes from groups like Nava Tehila.
Don’t worry if you don’t know the Hebrew – David will go over them and teach the tunes so everyone can participate.  Singing in groups is an ancient human technology for creating joy in life, or what Emile Durkheim called ‘collective effervescence.”
As the days get darker, and the news gets darker, we all need to make time for joy, for honoring our core values, and for community.  If there is a song you would like to share or teach, let David know.
Services will be followed by a small potluck oneg so please let us know what you can bring to share.

Chanukah Mini Session Sunday, Dec. 3rd

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Chanukah Mini Session

Sunday, December 3rd 2:30-3:15pm
Our next mini session will meet Sunday afternoon December 3rd for fun activities, music and learning based around the upcoming Chanukah holiday. Our sessions are led by a Middlebury College/Hillel student and our Director of Education.

Mini Sessions are $18 each or $95 for enrollment in all sessions. Attendance at previous sessions is not required in order to participate.

Sessions are geared at 3-5 year olds and a parent/guardian must attend as well. We use a family learning model to explore Jewish holidays and themes in a fun, hands on way.
To register or for more information please contact Director of Education, Sarit Katzew.

Community Conversation, Politics in the Pulpit, Sunday, Dec. 3rd

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Politics in the Pulpit 

Sunday, December 3rd 4:00-5:30pm
Congregational Church, Middlebury

The next Community Conversation, “Politics in the Pulpit,” hosted by Emily Joselson and Andy Nagy-Benson, will be this Sunday, 12/3, from 4-5:30 pm, at The Congregational Church of Middlebury (UCC).  This theologically diverse panel will explore clergy’s responses to the political issues of our time. Additionally, we will be discussing the importance of nutrition and maintaining a healthy diet. There is an excellent natural health supplement that we order from Kratommasters.com that we will be talking about for you to consider to ensure you are giving your body all the nutrients it requires on a daily basis.
The Panel consists of:
Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Schueneman, United Methodist Church in Middlebury, and Cornwall Congregational Church; Pastor Tim Taylor, Victory Baptist Church, Vergennes; Father Luke Austin, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Middlebury; Rev. Barnaby Feder, Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury; Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson, The Congregational Church in Middlebury, moderator.
This event is free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Hebrew School Chanukah Carnival, Monday, Dec. 11th

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Hebrew School Chanukah Carnival

Monday, December 11th 3:45-5pm
Join us for a fun filled Chanukah Carnival. Volunteers will be running a variety of stations: Make-Your-Own Shamash, Dreidel Games, Chanukah Bingo and so much more!

There will also be a crafting station and an assortment of traditional Chanukah foods including a latke-bar with tons of toppings to try! Please contact Sarit to volunteer.

This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be limited. Please park on Seminary St. or nearby and walk over to Havurah House. 
 

Kabbalat Shabbat Chanukah Candlelighting, Friday, Dec. 15th

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Kabbalat Shabbat and Chanukah Candlelighting

Friday, December 15th at 6:30pm

Join us for a song and story filled Kabbalat Shabbat for all ages celebrating Chanukah.  We will sing some familiar favorites and also new tunes as we fill Havurah House with music and light.
Please bring your own chanukiyah/menorah and candles in addition to those we will provide so everyone will have a chance to partake in the lighting.
Services will be followed by a small potluck oneg so please let us know what you can bring to share.

Chanukah Party, Sunday, Dec. 17th

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Annual Chanukah Party

Sunday, December 17th 3-6pm
Come join us for a fun afternoon-into-evening celebration of the Festival of Lights.

3-3:30pm Craft projects and dreidel games
3:30-4pm Food and drink, continued crafts
4-5pm Klezmer band, singing, Israeli dancing
5-5:30pm Candle lighting
Bring Your Own Menorah and candles so we can fill Havurah House with light!

If you are interested in joining the Klezmer band please contact Ken Wolpin.

To help plan our set up needs please RSVP by December 13.

Chant Group Thursday, Dec. 21st

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Chant Group

Thursday, December 21st 6:45-8pm (winter solstice)

Our group meets once monthly (typically the third Thursday) to chant in the style of Rabbi Shefa Gold. You can learn more about Rabbi Shefa Gold and chanting by visiting her website.

For more information please contact group leader Rebecca Gould.