This weekend’s services are lay led, featuring guest davener, UVM student Kalman Slater!

Kalman, who is from Evanston, Illinois, grew up in an observant and creative Jewish household, participating in various lay-led egalitarian communities with prayer styles ranging from renewal to traditional. He channels this upbringing through his davvening by interspersing contemporary melodies with traditional nusach, honoring our rich tradition and elevating communal prayer. Outside of OZ, Kalman is an EMT and is studying public health and emergency medical services at UVM.

Service will be followed by a delicious kiddush sponsored by Adele Wolfson & Dan Seeley, in memory of Adele’s father Henry Wolfson on the occasion of his yahrzeit. Adele will also be giving the d’var Torah in his honor.

– An intentional place for families, children and anyone to schmooze and be together during the time of Shabbat services

– No pressure to join in the service (though of course all are welcome to attend as much or little as works for you)

– Families may access the playground, gardens and trails

– Everyone is invited to the kiddush (meal) afterward (when applicable)

– Children’s books and a livestream of services will be provided. Currently, children will need to be accompanied by their adult(s).  Parents may choose to team up – it takes a village!