Historical Resources
Historical Resources
Lists and maps of the first Jews in Montpelier, according to Montpelier city censuses
- 1895 (pdf) (map)
- 1905 (pdf) (map)
- 1915 (pdf) (map)
- Jews in Montpelier for more than one census (pdf)
Essays about early members of Beth Jacob Synagogoue
- Life and Times of Harris Yett, 1868-1922, by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Cemetery Mystery Laid to Rest (unmarked grave dating from 1907), by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Showdown between Mayor James Boutwell and the Jews of Montpelier (1914 Sunday Blue Laws), by Alan Kaufman, 1994
- Israel Cohen, Blacksmith, by Paul Carnahan 2001
Original documents
Thu, April 18 2024
10 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Thursday ,
AprApril 18 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 18th 3:00p to 4:00p
Please join us as we sing a short song from the Psalms, sit for twenty minutes, walk for ten minutes, then sing another Hebrew song. Sometimes a brief discussion follows. Words to songs are supplied in Hebrew and transliteration. All are welcomed whatever your experience may be. We do not offer instructions or guided meditations. -
Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024
Friday, Apr 19th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
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.
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