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ChaiLights – Group Action Day: Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery
October 2, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Free
October 2, we will meet at the Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery at 319 Patchen Road at 10:15 am. We will do some light clean up work with other volunteers from the community, and learn about Vermont Jewish history. This event will be hosted by Shimmy Cohen, who has cared for OZ cemeteries for years, and Jason Stuffle, a preschool parent who during the pandemic has become a DIY gravestone cleaner (we’ll see the progress of his work on one of the oldest burial sites in the cemetery). Note that there are two cemeteries on Patchen Road, and the map location on the event listing has the exact cemetery location. Park in the circular drive near the flag pole. Bring gloves, rakes and a tarp if possible.
If the weather is not accommodating, we will meet at OZ and do a project in the kitchen.
About ChaiLights
This fall, OZ will be serving bagels, coffee and tea, with fun/social group experiences for adults!
Beginning September 11th, ten weekly ChaiLights gatherings will give you a chance to learn a little, taste a little, share a little, maybe even schvitz (sweat!) a little while connecting with others.
Each gathering will start off with food and open conversation, followed by a unique experience that will engage and inspire, let us create and improve the world. This project’s vibe is fun, social and low-pressure, with activities lead by community volunteers. Its a great fit for Jews, Jewish-adjacent and those who are just curious.
Thanks to a program sponsor, individuals or couples who sign up by September 7th and attend at least 3 dates will receive a Hanukkah Kit (worth over $50) for free.
Our planned activity list for the series is below (Subject to Change):
Date / Time |
ChaiLights Experience |
Community Member Hosts |
Sept 1110 am to noon |
Fall Welcome / Welcome Back Open Houseincluding OZ tour, discussion about the recently restored 110 year old “Lost Shul Mural” and other historical items at OZ followed by brunch. |
Jeff Potash, OZ President, Aaron Goldberg, community member and past archivist |
Spet 189:15 to 10:30 |
Group Action Day: 9:30 am Flag/Banner Making, 10:30 optional shofar blowing workshop, Pride Parade at 12:30 pm |
Brett Smith, Hebrew School parent, volunteer / board member |
Sept 25 |
No ChaiLights Today |
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Oct 210:15 to 11:30 |
Group Action Day: Cemetery Clean UpIf the weather is not accomodating, we will meet at OZ and do a project in the kitchen. |
Jason Stuffle, Preschool parentShimmy Cohen, OZ Cemetery Committee |
Oct 99:15 to 11:00 |
Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem, Burlington’s thriving Jewish quarter in the 1880s to early 1900s. Meet at 9:15 at OZ for a nosh and conversation, then walk (7 minutes) or drive (2 minutes) to 168 Archibald Street in front of Ahavath Gerim synagogue to meet Aaron for the tour at 10am. |
Aaron Goldberg, community member and past OZ Archivist |
Oct 169:15 to 10:30 |
Yoga in the Yurt (Alternative Activity is TBA)
|
Peggy Price, Preschool / Hebrew School parent |
Oct 239:15 to 10:30 |
Mahjong 101 (alternative: Running Group) |
Lynda Siegel, Adult Ed volunteer |
Oct 309:15 to 10:30 |
Making Rugulah in the kitchen |
TBD |
Nov 69:15 to 10:30 |
“One Jewish Thing” Discussion. 9:45 am start |
Lisa Glass Kornstein, Hebrew School parent |
Nov 139:15 to 10:30 |
Farming & Food Production Discussion(Prior to the “Northern Nosh” Food Fair) |
Grace Oedel, Preschool / Hebrew School parent, past OZ ED, current ED of Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont |
Dec 4 |
No ChaiLights Today – OZ Annual Meeting |
NA |
Dec 11 |
No ChaiLights Today |
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Dec 189:15 to 10:30 |
Cooking and OZ Hanukkah Party (starts at 11 am) |
Jeff Potash, OZ President and Kitchen Team |
Plus, we have space in the schedule for content and activities based on participant feedback.
This program was created and lead by volunteers and staff of Ohavi Zedek. Partial funding is provided by a generous grant from:
