Lunch & Learn
Lunch And Learn – Hollywood’s Jews and the Blacklist
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOctober 25: Hollywood’s Jews and the Blacklist // a talk by Rick Winston Rick will tell the stories of how Jewish writers and directors such as Herbert Biberman, Jules Dassin, Abraham Polonsky, and Lester Cole, survived the “Red Scare” years. Co-founder of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater, Rick Winston has taught and lectures on film history. He... Read More
Lunch And Learn – Choosing Action against Fascism: the Dutch and Us
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesChoosing Action against Fascism: the Dutch and Us // a conversation with Mary Fillmore How did the Dutch respond to the Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands? A handful of people resisted, a larger number collaborated, and most went along with the program by minding their own business and trying to keep their own families safe. How did... Read More
Lunch And Learn – Music of the Old North End: Telling the Neighborhood’s Story Through Music
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesMusic of the Old North End: Telling the Neighborhood's Story Through Music // a musical lunch hour with Brian Perkins Brian Perkins is a performing musician and music educator. As a founding member of the Vermont’s Atlantic Crossing he has developed, performed, and recorded repertoire highlighting the immigrant traditions of our region, including that of Burlington’s historic Jewish... Read More
Lunch and Learn – The Benefits of Sharing a Room in Your Home: How Home Sharing Works
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThe Benefits of Sharing a Room in Your Home: How Home Sharing Works // a talk by Kirby Dunn Homesharing is a simple, but powerful, idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit. Not just for college students, homesharing can help reduce costs and expenses, while building friendships. Kirby Dunn, Executive... Read More
Lunch And Learn – Three Veterinarians & Their Animal Tales
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThree Veterinarians & Their Animal Tales // a panel discussion with vets Steve Metz, Marv Greenberg & Gary Sturgis. Our panel of vets will discuss some of their experiences in dealing with pets and other animals, and share some of what they’ve learned from their many years of veterinary practice. About OZ's Lunch and Learns:... Read More
Lunch And Learn- The State of Anti-Semitism in America: What Can We Do? // a talk by Peggy Shukur
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesIn recent years, many of us have been shaken by the surge in anti-Semitic incidents. A key resource in combatting anti-Semitism is the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Peggy Shukur, Deputy Regional Director of ADL New England, will provide an update on current trends and what the ADL is doing – with time to respond to your... Read More
Lunch And Learn- The Medieval Roots of Anti-Semitism // a talk by UVM Professor Sean Field
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesModern anti-Semitism has its roots in medieval Europe, in terms of ideology, history, and geography. University of Vermont History Professor Sean Field will examine Western European Christians' ideas about, and policies toward, Jewish communities in the high medieval period and discuss how this helps to explain the specific forms that modern anti-Semitism would eventually assume.... Read More
Lunch And Learn- The Magic Portal and the “Beholder’s Share” with Michael Strauss
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesMark your calendars for May 16, and attend the Lunch and Learn event featuring UVM Professor Emeritus Michael Strauss. The presentation, "The Magic Portal and the Beholder’s Share," will focus on the creation and viewing of art. The Magic Portal refers to the three-dimensional image we see in representational drawings and paintings, while the Beholder’s Share... Read More
Lunch and Learn: Raul Hilberg and Holocaust Studies at UVM
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesA pioneering scholar of the Holocaust, Raul Hilberg taught at the University of Vermont for more than thirty years. In his Lunch & Learn talk Jon Huener, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Holocaust Studies at UVM, will discuss the lasting impact of Raul Hilberg’s work; the transformations in the history and... Read More
Lunch and Learn: Vermont’s Demographic Transformation: Causes & Consequences
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesVermont’s 21st century demographic experience is, and will continue to be, very different from population changes the state experienced in the last half of the 20th century. Vermont is now one of the oldest states in the nation; it has one of the lowest birth rates in the country; and its labor force is lower... Read More
Lunch and Learn: Search and Rescue in the Central Mediterranean
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesLong- time OZ member and Vermont Certified Nurse-Midwife Jade Kaplan will discuss her work in April 2023 as a volunteer midwife on the medical team of the humanitarian search and rescue ship Humanity 1. Through a series of slides, Kaplan will illustrate her experience onboard, including her training; the crisis facing migrants desperate to reach... Read More
Lunch and Learn: Israel: Snapshot from a December Visit — plus: OZ’s Participation in the ADL’s “Kulanu” Antisemitism Program & How You Can Be Involved
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesBecause of a serious health issue facing a member of her family, our planned January Lunch & Learn speaker, Janie Cohen, will need to reschedule her talk on Holocaust related art and photography until later in the year. Fortunately, we have two speakers who will be filling in -- both of whom will be sharing... Read More
Lunch and Learn: A Look at Burlington’s Key Housing-Related Initiatives
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesSince 2021, the City of Burlington has been working to implement a 10-point housing action plan. The plan includes major housing-related initiatives for institutions (such as UVM); for the South End; and for City-wide implementation. City of Burlington Planning Director Meagan Tuttle and/or other Planning Department staff, will update us on these housing initiatives, and... Read More
Lunch and Learn: Preserving & Sharing Yiddish Literature & Culture: The Role of the Yiddish Book Center
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesZvi Jankelowitz, the Yiddish Book Center’s Director of Institutional Advancement, will share with us highlights of “Yiddish: A Global Culture,” the Center’s new permanent exhibition, and explain how the Center is at the forefront of technological advances, ensuring the accessibility of Yiddish books to Yiddish and non-Yiddish readers. Zvi will share clips from the Wexler... Read More
Lunch and Learn: The Two Lives of Henrietta Szold
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesHenrietta Szold was one of the most important Jewish leaders of the 20th century. Her long life, from 1860 to 1945, spanned some of the most turbulent years in modern history. The events of that time shaped the lives of millions of people and are woven into the fabric of Szold’s life story. Long-time OZ... Read More
