CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AND BEGIN EXPLORING SHMITA, THE CONCEPT OF A YEAR OF RELEASE AND RENEWAL, AND HOW IT MIGHT RESONATE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE HOPE REPRESENTATIVES FROM EVERY CONGREGATION CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS KICK-OFF EVENT TO INSPIRE ACTION AMONGST VERMONT JEWISH COMMUNITIES.

Earth Day is a kick off event to begin envisioning possibilities. For those interested after this event, we will host 3 follow-up sessions for those who want to learn more about Shmita and think more deeply how we can build on the Shmita year to inspire Jewish learning and connection in Vermont. 3 part series: May 3, May 10, May 24; 7pm-8:15pm.

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April 25 Schedule:

7:00 Welcome

7:05 Earth Day Recognition

7:10-7:40 Panel Exploring Shmita in Our Modern World

• Rabbi Michael Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus, The Israel Congregation and a faculty member of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and Bennington College  

• Devora Brous, Earth-Based Jewish Educator, Owner FromSoil2Soul

• Grace Oedel, Executive Director, NOFA VT

7:40-8:00 Breakout Sessions: Action Planning and Commitments for Next Steps

8:00-8:10 Sharing

8:10-8:15 Closing Thoughts