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Elders Writing About Their Lives
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAt this juncture in life’s journey, elders have a unique perspective on the lives we’ve lived and our thoughts and feelings about that. This writing group welcomes first time or continuing participants. We’ll use thoughtful writing prompts and rich discussion to help us knit together the story of our lives. Led by Pat Doherty, we’ll... Read More
Roots: Two Truths in One Heart Two People in One Land
University of Vermont - Register for LocationA collaboration of groups are pleased to present this power presentation at the UVM Campus on September 10, 2024. Register Here
This Session Cancelled: High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesPlease note, this session has been cancelled. The other two sessions will take place as planned. A two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place on Tuesday evenings September 10 and 24, at 7:30 to 8:30 PM. In OZ's Yurt or Sanctuary depending on weather. The program will be led by members of our... Read More
OZ Book Club
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesSunday, January 21 2024 at 12:15 pm The Unfinished Corner by Dani Colman Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, one corner of it was left unfinished. Opinion is divided on why, but everyone agrees that the Unfinished Corner is a dangerous place full of monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam neither knows nor cares... Read More
OZ’s Fall 2024 Open House – Welcome / Welcome Back
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOur fall kick off includes welcoming of new visitors, members who have joined OZ in recent years and a kick off of the school year. Enjoy delicious food. Attend a casual tour of OZ’s spaces. Connect with old and future friends! Meet Cantor Silverberg. ➼ 10:00 - 11:00 am - Our Core Program Choices followed... Read More
OZ’s Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem
George Little Park Burlington, VTRegister Here Especially organized for newer OZ members (but open to all), we're pleased to offer this Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem, starting at 10:15 at George Little Park, on the corners of N Winooski, Archibald and Bright Streets. Our own historian and former Archivist Aaron Goldberg will lead this tour, to tell and show... Read More
Zoë Keating: OZ Concert to Benefit Full Circle Preschool
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesClick Here for Tickets Join us for a special evening performance with Zoë Keating, consisting of roughly an hour of performance and a short discussion. Guests will have the option of purchasing tickets for a pre-event reception with Zoë. Proceeds from the evening will support Full Circle Preschool. About The Artist Zoë Keating is an... Read More
Chai Lights: Confronting Antisemitism in Schools
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesRegister Now! This Sunday morning discussion will be led by OZ’s Kulanu workgroup, who will provide details of some recent school incidents and advice for talking to kids about antisemitism. Led by Scott Silverstein and others in OZ Kulanu group. Meet informally for bagels and coffee at 9:15 am, with the program starting at 9:30... Read More
High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesA two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place on Tuesday evenings September 10 and 24, at 7:30 to 8:30 PM. In OZ's Yurt or Sanctuary depending on weather. The program will be led by members of our mindfulness team and clergy who are experienced in the disciplines. Register Here Program Details Judaism has... Read More
Lunch and Learn // A Storytelling Lunch Hour // Sept. 26, 2024
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesPlease Register Here to Help Us Plan Before turning to fiction writing, Lenny Levine enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a recording studio singer and composer of many jingles, such as McDonald’s, Lipton Tea, and Jeep. His stories have been widely published in literary magazines and journals, and he received a Pushcart Prize nomination for... Read More
OZ Book Club
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesSunday, January 21 2024 at 12:15 pm The Unfinished Corner by Dani Colman Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, one corner of it was left unfinished. Opinion is divided on why, but everyone agrees that the Unfinished Corner is a dangerous place full of monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam neither knows nor cares... Read More
The Parents Circle’s virtual launch of Listening from the Heart
ZoomAmidst the grim reality in Israel and Palestine, we invite you to join The Parent's Circle* for a glimmer of hope on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:00 PM Eastern for the virtual launch of Listening from the Heart . Over the last year, scores of North American universities, communities, and workplaces have reached out to us... Read More
Speaker – Dr. Timi Mayer: Israel on the Brink: Politics, Religion, and the Crisis in National Identity
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesRegister Here A Conversation About Society, Politics, and the Power of Ideology. Sunday, Nov 3, 2024, 9:30-11:30 AM (Bagels at 9:15) Tamar Mayer (Timi), Ph.D. is the Robert R. Churchill Professor Emerita of Geosciences at Middlebury College and a Visiting Research Scholar at Brandeis University’s Research Consortium on the topic of antisemitism. She studies the... Read More
Mah Jongg Beginner Class | November – December 2024
Ohavi Zedek - Samuelson Saiger SanctuaryJoin our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Our November and December classes have been filled, so please register for our January /... Read More
OZ Book Club
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesSunday, January 21 2024 at 12:15 pm The Unfinished Corner by Dani Colman Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, one corner of it was left unfinished. Opinion is divided on why, but everyone agrees that the Unfinished Corner is a dangerous place full of monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam neither knows nor cares... Read More