Havurah is honoring its Jewish forebears

Havurah, the Jewish community of Addison County, is taking stock in its future while preparing to honor several legendary local figures who helped give a voice to its small but growing population.

A free, three-part concert series “Commemorating the Holocaust with Music of Jewish Resistance” will kick off on April 15 at the Havurah House in Middlebury.

In recent weeks the Jewish calendar has reminded us we must fight for the oppressed, and to never forget how powerful hate can be in the hands of evil. The themes of Passover and Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) resonate deeply against the backdrop … (read more)

ADDISON COUNTY — For the second year in a row, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish community, Passover, will be disrupted by the pandemic. “Once a year, Jews devote a whole week to recalling the events of the Exodus,” explained Sarit Katzew, … (read more)