Thursday, October 23, 2025

Calendar

To view the complete Shir Shalom calendar, click here.

Today, Thursday, October 22

  • 10:00 am — Torah Study on Zoom with Rabbi Haigh. (See links below.)

Saturday, October 25

  • 10:30 am — Shabbat Virtual Minyan on Zoom. Link to Zoom.
  • 10:30 am — Tot Shabbat L'dor Vador at Kilton Library
  • 4:00 pm — Rugelach Adventure

Sunday, October 26, Online Auction Begins

  • 10:00 am— Hebrew School

Thursday, October 30

  • 10:00 am — Torah Study on Zoom with Rabbi Haigh

Friday, October 31

  • 7:00 pm — Shabbat Potluck Dinner at Sarah Goldfine's



Looking Ahead . . .

Wednesday, November 5

Friday, November 7

  • 7:00 pm — Live Shabbat Services with Rabbi Haigh in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. Link to Zoom.

Saturday, November 8

  • 9:30 am — Tot Shabbat at Shir Shalom with Rabbi Haigh
  • 10:30 am — Bet Mitzvah Learning

Sunday, November 9

Please join us this morning at 10:00 am on Zoom. We come together to read and consider the Torah and commentaries from multiple sources throughout the ages. 

Noach

Link to text and Commentaries from the URJ

Link to Zoom

Shir Shalom Online Auction Opens Soon!

Shir Shalom presents our Online Auction which begins October 26th. Here are a few items donated by generous area businesses and community members.

Handmade Toys by our own Art Skerker

The finish is child safe mineral oil. Cherry and black walnut.


Whiskey

Click here for information about this local Vermont whiskey.

Ceramic Havdalah Set

A custom hand crafted Havdalah set hand thrown by our Rabbi Ilene Haigh — The Rabbi is willing to help choose a color palette upon request. 


Contact Jessie Slack (jessie.slack@gmail.com) for more information.

Hosted by Sarah Goldfine at her home in Woodstock. Let's join together as a community for a casual potluck shabbat dinner. RSVP to sarah.e.goldfine@gmail.comAttendee limit: 10.

Music is at the heart of Jewish life — it connects us across generations and communities. This November, we have a unique opportunity to gather for a one-of-a-kind concert. 


On Thursday, November 13 at 7:00pm ET, Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City will present the Hootenanny — an unforgettable night of Jewish music, camp spirit and community, benefitting URJ Eisner and Crane Lake Camps


This extraordinary concert will feature some of the biggest names in Jewish music: Elana Arian, Noah Aronson, Michelle Citrin, Dan Freelander, Alan Goodis, Jeff Klepper, Jacob “Spike” Kraus, Joanie Leeds, Naomi Less, Dan Nichols and Julie Silver. 


Shir Shalom is proud to be a sponsor of this incredible event and to help bring the spirit of Jewish music and camp to our wider community. We'll send a link to you the week before the concert for you to stream the concert from your home.



Don’t miss this chance to raise your voice in celebration — supporting the camps we love and the future of Jewish music. 


Quotes from a Shir Shalom parent and two Shir Shalom campers in praise of URJ Eisner Camp:


A Shir Shalom parent, Stephanie Shaftman, says: “Eisner has given our children a community to belong to and flourish in. They learn about Reform Judaism and use the teachings in their every day lives. I can say with certainty it’s the single most important and impactful opportunity we have ever given them."


Vivienne Shaftman, a Camp Eisner camper, says "Eisner has taught me life lessons that I can apply to my future and it has brought lots of great people into my life like my best friend Shoshana. Eisner has also taught me what it means to be a true Jew and what Jewish culture is all about. It has inspired me to follow in my brothers footsteps and become a Bat Mitzvah."


Zach Lambourne, a Camp Eisner camper says: "To me, Eisner camp was all about connecting with my Jewish identity, and discovering what being a Jew truly meant to me."

Additional Information

Support Needed for Beloved Child of Our Congregation

Recently Corinna Dodson’s son was injured in an accident and faces a long path to healing. In addition to the medical concerns, his continued care comes with a heavy financial burden on the family. Any financial assistance, advice or uplifting resources would be a great help for material needs and moral support. 


Please consider making a financial contribution through the family’s GoFundMe page at the button below or by making a donation to Rabbi Haigh’s discretionary fund, attention 5786 fund for healing.


Bichor Cholim caring for those in need of healing is an important mitzvah. 


Sending prayers for healing and hope.

Woodstock/Reading Food Shelf Donations

Due to the success of our recent food drives and the ongoing need, we're asking that you continue to bring donations for the Food Shelf each time you come to Temple. A box will be in the lobby to collect your donations. Thank you for your willingness to help our neighbors. Items Needed

Thank you very much for your generosity. Your donation makes it possible for us to continue to bring Judaism to the Upper Valley.

Consider a Retirement Plan Gift that leaves a lasting impact on our community.

As we have no dues or fees, gifts like yours are essential. You may give by credit card, PayPal, or check mailed to:



WAJC

PO Box 526

Woodstock, VT 05091


Thank you again. 

Zoom Information


Sanctuary Room — this will be used for larger group events

such as the 1st and 3rd Friday Night Shabbat Services, B'nei Mitzvahs,

and other live events

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2199028045

Meeting ID: 219 902 8045

Passcode: Dg8WLC


Meeting — this will be used for Rabbi's teaching, including Torah Study, Hebrew I and II, Adult Education, Wednesday and Saturday Minyans, Social Groups, etc.

https://zoom.us/j/7259482096

Meeting ID: 725 948 2096

Password: 856328

 

Check the calendar at www.shirshalomvt.org for Zoom numbers to use for each event or meeting. 

Contact Information:


(802) 457-4840


 Rabbi Ilene Haigh

rabbihaigh@gmail.com


Elliot Goodman, President 

president@shirshalomvt.org


Sara Schreibman, Executive Director

sara.schreibman@shirshalomvt.org


Sophia Lashchyk-Tytla, Temple Administrator

sophialt@shirshalomvt.org


Shir Shalom Office office@shirshalomvt.org


Mailing Address:

PO Box 526, Woodstock, VT 05091

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