Kabbalat Shabbat// lay-led
Join Dov Schiller, Cheryl Carmi and your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for our first community-presented Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious vegetarian pot luck! Please make a description card to go with your dish, indicating ingredients.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Rabbi David and your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for a lively, familiar Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious vegetarian pot luck! Please make a description card to go with your dish, indicating ingredients.
Kabbalat Shabbat// lay-led
Join Yepeth Perla, Mike Jetter and your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for our second community-presented Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious vegetarian pot luck! Please make a description card to go with your dish, indicating ingredients.
Shabbat Salon/ The Cosmos of Kabbalah (in person)
Shabbat Salon/The Cosmos of Kabbalah:
We will gather in person in a Burlington living room with Rabbi Lee for our shabbat salon and final inquiry into models of reality through text, song and presencing of the Cosmos of Kabbalah series.
RSVP at this link to receive the address
$18/class. Free for members of Ruach HaMaqom. Link to register (for non-members).
Shabbat with Ohavi Zedek
Everyone welcome!
This event has been moved indoors to Ohavi Zedek due to predicted rain storm. Rabbi Lee and Cantor Jessica will be leading.
Please a vegetarian dish or nosh of your choice!
6 pm – Service
7 pm – Vegetarian Potluck
*We know some days are too busy for a potluck – if you are not able to bring something that’s fine – please come! If you can bring extra – please do!
Please make a description card to go with your dish, indicating ingredients.
The Cosmos of Kabbalah
A four-part series with Rabbi Lee. Online learning in Jewish mysticism.
Please register with the button above. Members of Ruach HaMaqom need not register; zoom link will be provided in our email newsletter.
Prayer and Presence Gathering
Prayer and Presence Gathering (Online)
Thursday, June 19
7:30pm- 8:30pm
Join Rabbis David and Lee online for a chance to pray, to feel, to open our hearts together and receive support this week. Bring a poem that expresses any sentiment you are feeling in these times, or just bring yourself.
In a time of fear and uncertainty one thing we can do is come together to sing and pray, grounding ourselves in the presence of the Divine through our connection to each other and the words of our tradition.
To obtain the zoom link or for any other questions, email rabbilee@ruachhamaqom.org
The Cosmos of Kabbalah
A four-part series with Rabbi Lee. Online learning in Jewish mysticism.
Please register with the button above. Members of Ruach HaMaqom need not register; zoom link will be provided in our email newsletter.
The Cosmos of Kabbalah
A four-part series with Rabbi Lee. Online learning in Jewish mysticism.
Ruach HaMaqom members need not register. Zoom link will be provided in our email newsletter.
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Shabbat Salon: Parsha Study
Salon means living room in Hebrew! Gather with community members and Rabbi David in a living room near you (could it be yours?) to share some light movement practices to open up this week’s text on revelation on Sinai! Bring some snacks for a light kiddush.
Kabbalat Shabbat and community potluck
Join your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for a lively, familiar Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious vegetarian pot luck! Please make a description card to go with your dish, indicating ingredients.
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
It’s Time!
Vermont Friends of Standing Together invite you to join them on Sunday, May 4 at 6 pm to learn more about their event, “It’s Time.” Bring a potluck dish to share, an open mind and creative ideas.
Nefesh Mountain concert
You’re invited to a pre-show shmooze at 7pm. Concert at 7:30. Click the link below to learn more about their music:
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Kabbalat Shabbat & community potluck
First Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Lee! Friday, April 18th, 6:30 at the UU. Join your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for a lively, familiar Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious veggie pot luck!
Community Passover Seder: A Journey to Freedom
Ruach HaMaqom Presents
Community Passover Seder: A Journey to Freedom
Led by Rabbi Lee Moore
Join Our Earth-Conscious Vegetarian Potluck Seder!
Experience a soul-stirring ritual where ancient wisdom meets song, story, and joy. Guided by Rabbi Lee we’ll explore dimensions of liberation and reinvigorate our commitments to end oppression. We'll use "The Promise of the Land" Haggadah by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, weaving together the themes of freedom and ecological connection.
Eco-Conscious Potluck Contributions (Vegetarian Only)
Please bring a dish based on the first letter of your last name:
A-J: Bring a main dish
K-O: Bring a dessert
P-Z: Bring an appetizer
Earth-Honoring Dietary Guidelines:
Strictly vegetarian (milk, eggs, cheese allowed)
NO chametz: wheat, rye, barley, oats, or spelt
Gluten-free options welcomed
Locally-sourced and organic ingredients encouraged
Consider bringing your own reusable plates, cups, and utensils
Bring an ingredients list to place beside your dish
As we invite liberation from narrow places, we call in the Divine presence in all Creation. Bring family, friends, and open hearts to journey through the Red Sea together and beyond, traversing our ancient freedom songs along with contemporary visions for wholeness and justice.
RSVP by April 5th
Questions?: [contact@ruachhamaqom.org]
Please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation if possible
No one turned away for lack of funds - please contact us for accommodations
Ruach HaMaqom welcomes everyone regardless of background, identity, or familiarity with Jewish traditions.
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Shabbat Salon: Silence & Song
Salon means living room in Hebrew! Gather with community members and Rabbi David at the home of Yepeth Perla Rubin (and Panther) to share niggunim/wordless melodies, lightly guided meditation and a light kiddush. Bring some snacks for a light kiddush.
To respect our host’s privacy, please RSVP for address!
Kabbalat Shabbat & community potluck
Another Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi David! Friday, Feb. 14th, 6:30 at the UU. Join your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for a lively, familiar Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious veggie pot luck!
Creating the Upside-down: a pre-Purim creativity bash
Join Rabbi David and RhM member Cheryl Carmi for an evening to welcome in the energy of Purim. Bring your favorite musings (writings, songs or art!) about courage, truth, care—or hamantaschen! They can be your creative responses or those of others. We’ll take time to share and see where the conversation takes us in these dynamic times. On Zoom only, see RhM email for link.
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Gratitude Song Circle (Grief allowed)
Start your day with a Jewish gratitude practice over Zoom.
Rabbi Lee will lead us in a Jewish Renewal chanting and meditation service that loosely follows our Shacharit/morning service format.
If there is a minyan, we will say Kaddish. Even if there is not a minyan, we will hold space for grief—whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one or any other kind of loss.
To obtain the Zoom link or for any other questions, email RabbiLee@ruachhamaqom.org
Shabbat Salon: Parsha Study
Salon means living room in Hebrew! Gather with community members and Rabbi David in a living room near you (could it be yours?) to share some light movement practices to open up this week’s text on revelation on Sinai! Bring some snacks for a light kiddush.
Kabbalat Shabbat & community potluck
Another Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi David! Friday, Feb. 14th, 6:30 at the UU. Join your favorite community members (and bring a friend) for a lively, familiar Kabbalat Shabbat and delicious veggie pot luck!
Preparing for Tu Bishvat: Songs, Stories, and Local Eco-Wisdom
Join Rabbi Lee and Rebecca Mack for inspiration, background and tools for celebrating Tu BiShvat, which will occur this year the evening of February 12th. We will sing together, share insight about what’s happening for the trees in Vermont during this season and offer ways you might celebrate this Jewish New Year of the Trees.