From Wayne Senville, Coordinator, OZ Lunch & Learn Series: “I want to invite you to the 2024 / 2025 “Lunch & Learn” talks at OZ.

Musician Brian Perkins’ Lunch & Learn presentation on the musical heritage of Burlington’s Old North End.
They are all in-person on Thursdays, from Noon to 1:15pm in OZ’s Social Hall. They’re a great opportunity to learn, have a delicious lunch, and socialize. You can also chat with the speakers after their presentations.”
Upcoming talks are listed the bottom of this page or download & print your own detailed Lunch & Learn brochure:
View and Print our 2024/2025 Lunch & Learn Brochure
All talks are free, though we do pass around a jug for cash contributions to help cover our food costs of roughly $10 per person.
We are also seeking one or two $125 sponsors for each upcoming Lunch & Learn session to sustain our program & support OZ. Please call OZ’s office and ask to speak to Program & Engagement Manager Evan Rose for details: 802-864-0218 (then select option 1 to reach Evan).
We look forward to your joining us for one or more Lunch & Learn talks. View the list of upcoming talks below.
Lunch and Learn // The Music of Terezin // Apr. 24, 2025
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesIn this talk with music, composer, writer, and pianist Michael Schachter will explore his forthcoming music-theatrical project based on the history of the Terezín Ghetto, a WWII concentration camp outside... Read More
Lunch and Learn // Last Messages from the Dying // May 15, 2025
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThe dying process is daunting and brings forth a plethora of emotions that are felt by all. While there are signs that indicate when someone has reached the end stages... Read More