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JL;DR SUMMARY The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS) in Vermont, navigating post-Oct. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityJewish LeadershipDiversityCommunity EngagementRabbi David FainsilberCollective CareRural SynagoguesListening ProjectIsrael And PalestineDialogue And Listening

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Stowe, Vermont, United States
"The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS, affectionately called Jay Cogs), nestled in the natural beauty of rural, mountainous Vermont, has members with long-held views that span a remarkably broad spectrum of beliefs on Israel and Palestine."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Since the horrific events of Oct. 7, 2023, in Israel and the devastating war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza that followed, as the only synagogue in town and with emotions running as high as ever our leadership has fielded the passionate but often conflicting imperatives and needs of our diverse membership, challenged to find a way to respond with sensitivity and prudence."
Israel
"Since the horrific events of Oct. 7, 2023, in Israel and the devastating war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza that followed, as the only synagogue in town and with emotions running as high as ever our leadership has fielded the passionate but often conflicting imperatives and needs of our diverse membership, challenged to find a way to respond with sensitivity and prudence."

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