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2 events, How do we talk to our kids and grandkids about antisemitism in ways that are honest, age-appropriate, and empowering? Join us for an important and supportive conversation designed to help parents navigate these moments with confidence and care. Therapists and educators will attend this conversation as resources. REGISTER HERE ChaiLights gatherings will give you a... Read More  Israeli folkdance is a joyous folk art form that is easy to start and difficult to stop. It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. Join hosts Adele, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically... Read More | 0 events, | 1 event, Please join us for a facilitated discussion on this important book. All are welcome, regardless of belief and experience with the topic. We'll reflect on Jewish identity, grief, and moral complexity after years of war in Gaza, using curiosity rather than debate. We hope you attend both sessions so we can dive deep. (A copy... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  The OZ Monthly Book Club meets monthly and welcomes adult readers. Book selections are determined by the group, with topics that are related to Jewish themes and concepts. Join these casual discussions about the book. One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe by Dara Horn A lost Afikomen, a time-traveling talking goat, and a never-ending seder... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, |
3 events, Do you feel heard? We welcome all Jewish identified adults to explore our feelings and reactions to the tensions in Israel/ Palestine today. We will use Jewish values, and Jewish... Read More Do you feel heard? We welcome all Jewish identified adults to explore our feelings and reactions to the tensions in Israel/ Palestine today. We will use Jewish values, and Jewish and Palestinian writings as a basis for holding courageous conversations together. Coffee and goodies included. REGISTER HERE ChaiLights gatherings will give you a chance... Read More Israeli folkdance is a joyous folk art form that is easy to start and difficult to stop. It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. Join hosts Adele, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, This one hour conversation continues monthly on Zoom. We are a gathering of elders. We share and reflect on what is most important to us about aging, grandparenting, parenting and whatever stands out at the time. We are comforted by each other’s listening. If you would like to join, please fill out this form. 1:30-2:30,... Read More Those interested in joining or learning more about Adult Education should contact Nancy at [email protected] | 2 events,// An Exploration by Musicologist & Choral Conductor Nathaniel G. Lew Salomon Sulzer. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons On May 30th and 31st, the Vermont Choral Union will present concerts in Burlington titled Avodath Hakodesh – Four Hundred Years of Jewish Sacred Music. The repertory includes choral works by liturgical composers Salomon Sulzer and Louis Lewandowsi, other Jewish composers such as Salmone Rossi and Leonard Bernstein, and composers from outside the Jewish tradition. Taking the pieces on the VCU program as…  What is Climate Change, how does it affect our health and life, and what we can do about it. Join climate change experts - and OZ members- Fred Kosnitsky and Susan Kaplan to learn and discuss this critical issue. Drop in these 5 monthly sessions on Thursday evenings. Attend as many as you can! Via... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, |
1 event, Are you interested in plays? Come together in person from 2-4:00 on a Sunday afternoon to read and discuss a Jewish play. Each play is from a different period in Jewish history. Drop in to as many sessions as you can. Never read a script before – we’ll help you! Arnold Perl: World of Sholom... Read More | 1 event, -  Holocaust distortion in Poland involves reshaping or minimizing facts about the Holocaust, often emphasizing Polish victimhood while obscuring instances of local collaboration, participation, or indifference. It appears in political rhetoric, memory laws, public commemorations, and attacks on critical scholarship. YIVO’s Poland vs. Holocaust History series examines these dynamics and situates the Polish case within a... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
1 event,Israeli folkdance is a joyous folk art form that is easy to start and difficult to stop. It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. Join hosts Adele, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically... Read More | 1 event, VJP readings are designed to deepen our connections as a community. Each poet will read for 15 minutes, followed by a brief period of audience comments. A list of the readers and bios is below. Zoom link is here Accessibility Services for our readings include: Automated closed captioning available Verbal Description of self and surroundings... Read More | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |