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ChaiLights – Yoga in The Yurt (And Scrabble Alternative)
October 16, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Free
October 16, we will meet at OZ at 9:10 am for a 9:15 start. Those interested in the yoga program will meet in the yurt.
Yoga in the yurt will be led by community member Peggy Price, RYT-200, and creator of Yoga Body, Jewish Mind. Class starts with mindfulness breathing exercises, slow flow yoga, and concludes with a discussion and chevruta (partner) discussion of a Jewish text. This is a multi-level yoga class* perfect for beginners and experienced yogis. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle, yoga mat (and a yoga block if you have one). No Hebrew or background knowledge is required. Like any good Jewish yoga class, bagels will be provided after class. There will be a standard exercise waiver you will be required to sign to participate in the yoga class. Meet in the yurt behind the main building.
Space Is Limited – Register Here!
Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early so class can begin promptly at 9:15 am.
An alternative activity; Scrabble! Those not wishing to practice yoga will be able to meet for a few games of Scrabble, conversation and a nosh in the social hall. Please bring a scrabble game and an updated scrabble dictionary if you have one! Our host for this activity will be Suzanne Brown.
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 Series Activity List (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 (Plus Alternative Activity)
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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:
