BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ohavi Zedek Synagogue - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ohavizedek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ohavi Zedek Synagogue REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241224T152508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T155920Z UID:10029441-1742758200-1742765400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-2/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250106T203112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192735Z UID:10030827-1742931000-1742934600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults DESCRIPTION:Want to begin to read Hebrew? Want to brush up on your skills? Join with Rabbi Aaron\, Cantor Silverberg and Lani Ravin to learn how to read Hebrew and in particular key words and prayers. This series will also deepen your understanding of the prayers and the Israeli cultural context. \nThis series takes place via Zoom on Tuesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm on the following nine dates. \nFebruary 11\, 18\, 25\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nApril 1\, 8 \nBefore registering\, please be sure you can attend all of these times. If you miss a class we will have recordings available. \nAt the end of the class series\, students will be invited to participate in a Shabbat or holiday service \nCurriculum developed by NJOP\, the National Jewish Outreach Program. \nSign-Up Now! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/intro-to-hebrew-reading-for-adults/2025-03-25/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hebrew3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250106T203112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192735Z UID:10030828-1743535800-1743539400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults DESCRIPTION:Want to begin to read Hebrew? Want to brush up on your skills? Join with Rabbi Aaron\, Cantor Silverberg and Lani Ravin to learn how to read Hebrew and in particular key words and prayers. This series will also deepen your understanding of the prayers and the Israeli cultural context. \nThis series takes place via Zoom on Tuesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm on the following nine dates. \nFebruary 11\, 18\, 25\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nApril 1\, 8 \nBefore registering\, please be sure you can attend all of these times. If you miss a class we will have recordings available. \nAt the end of the class series\, students will be invited to participate in a Shabbat or holiday service \nCurriculum developed by NJOP\, the National Jewish Outreach Program. \nSign-Up Now! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/intro-to-hebrew-reading-for-adults/2025-04-01/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hebrew3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241118T202623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T192741Z UID:10030929-1743931800-1743937200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Can We Talk & Listen About Israel? DESCRIPTION:Are you nervous about sharing your views and beliefs about Israel?\nDo you want to be able to safely say to others at Ohavi Zedek how you feel? \n…So do we! \nYOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONGOING SERIES\nOF FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ISRAEL. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe goal is to engage and learn from each other honestly\, respectfully\, and with curiosity in order to better understand each other. This is not about changing anyone’s mind or coming to agreement. \nWe know members of Ohavi Zedek hold diverse views – and we welcome them! Sharing will help us enhance our trust\, learning and community here at OZ. \nIn person at Ohavi Zedek\, open to all OZ adult members – you don’t have to be Jewish. \nHosted by Adult Education at Ohavi Zedek URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/can-we-talk-listen-about-israel-3/2025-04-06/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/talklistenisrael.jpg GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250318T182746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T123122Z UID:10030986-1743967800-1743975000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-3/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250407T132539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T132716Z UID:10031059-1744128000-1744128000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:The Miller Center for Holocaust Studies: Lisa Leff on French-Jewish History DESCRIPTION:The Miller Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont presents its Annual Holocaust Commemoration Lecture\, this year delivered by Lisa Moses Leff. \nDate and time: Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\, 4pm \nPlace: 338 Waterman Building\, Burlington \nInfo: Write to Jonathan Huener at jhuener@uvm.edu \nLisa Moses Leff is a professor of history at American University in Washington\, D.C. She is the author of Sacred Bonds of Solidarity: The Rise of Jewish Internationalism in Nineteenth-Century France (2006). Her more recent book is The Archive Thief: The Man Who Salvaged French Jewish History in the Wake of the Holocaust (Oxford University Press\, 2015). \nIn The Archive Thief\, Leff tells the gripping story of the Jewish historian Zosa Szajkowski. Born into poverty in Russian Poland in 1911\, Szajkowski was a self-made man who made a life for himself as a journalist in 1930s Paris\, and then\, after a harrowing escape to New York in 1941\, as a scholar. Although he never taught at a university or even earned a PhD\, Szajkowski became one of the world’s foremost experts on the history of the Jews in modern France\, publishing in Yiddish\, English\, and Hebrew. His work opened up new ways of thinking about Jewish emancipation\, economic and social modernization\, and the rise of modern anti-Semitism. \nYet as Leff recounts\, Szajkowski stole tens of thousands of archival documents related to French Jewish history from public archives and collections in France and moved them\, illicitly\, to New York. Why did this respectable historian become a thief? And why did librarians in the United States and Israel accept these materials from him\, turning a blind eye to the signs of ownership they bore? \n  \n\n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/the-miller-center-for-holocaust-studies-lisa-leff-on-french-jewish-history/ LOCATION:Waterman Building\, 338\, 85 South PRospect Street\, Burlington\, Vermont CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/uvmholocaust.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250106T203112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192735Z UID:10030829-1744140600-1744144200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults DESCRIPTION:Want to begin to read Hebrew? Want to brush up on your skills? Join with Rabbi Aaron\, Cantor Silverberg and Lani Ravin to learn how to read Hebrew and in particular key words and prayers. This series will also deepen your understanding of the prayers and the Israeli cultural context. \nThis series takes place via Zoom on Tuesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm on the following nine dates. \nFebruary 11\, 18\, 25\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nApril 1\, 8 \nBefore registering\, please be sure you can attend all of these times. If you miss a class we will have recordings available. \nAt the end of the class series\, students will be invited to participate in a Shabbat or holiday service \nCurriculum developed by NJOP\, the National Jewish Outreach Program. \nSign-Up Now! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/intro-to-hebrew-reading-for-adults/2025-04-08/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hebrew3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250325T164808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T205222Z UID:10030999-1744218000-1744223400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:The Transformation of a Rabbi\, A Synagogue\, and Vermont's Religious Landscape DESCRIPTION:Two local historians and archivists from Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington\, Jeff Potash\, Ph.D.\, and Aaron Goldberg\, J.D.\, will speak about the impact and legacy of Rabbi Max B. Wall (1915-2009). They will focus on his time as a U.S. Army chaplain in Europe during World War II and his work to construct the current Ohavi Zedek synagogue and community center in Burlington. Rabbi Wall was closely connected to Saint Michael’s College as a professor. An endowment in his honor has sponsored this annual lecture since 1986. This year\, for the first time\, the lecture will focus on Rabbi Wall himself. \nThe talk\, which is free and open to the public\, will take place at Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/annual-rabbi-max-b-wall-lecture-the-transformation-of-a-rabbi-a-synagogue-and-vermonts-religious-landscape/ LOCATION:Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall\, 18 Campus Rd\, Colchester\, VT\, 05439\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/kiddush-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241217T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222525Z UID:10029326-1744315200-1744318800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Book Club - Stranger in My Own Land DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nStranger in My Own Land: Palestine\, Israel and One Family’s Story of Home by Fida Jiryis \nAfter the 1993 Oslo Accords\, a handful of Palestinians were allowed to return to their hometowns in Israel. Fida Jiryis and her family were among them. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of their journey\, which is also the story of Palestine\, from the Nakba to the present-a seventy-five-year tale of conflict\, exodus\, occupation\, return and search for belonging\, seen through the eyes of one writer and her family. Jiryis reveals how her father\, Sabri\, a PLO leader and advisor to Yasser Arafat\, chose exile in 1970 because of his work. Her own childhood in Beirut was shaped by regional tensions\, the Lebanese Civil War and the 1982 Israeli invasion\, which led to her mother’s death. Thirteen years later\, the family made an unexpected return to Fassouta\, their village of origin in the Galilee. But Fida\, twenty-two years old and full of love for her country\, had no idea what she was getting into. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-book-club-2025-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241114T234455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T171221Z UID:10029198-1744810200-1744813800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n1:30-2:30\, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/elders-heart-to-heart-conversation-group-7/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elders-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241118T202623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T192741Z UID:10029450-1745341200-1745348400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Can We Talk & Listen About Israel? DESCRIPTION:Are you nervous about sharing your views and beliefs about Israel?\nDo you want to be able to safely say to others at Ohavi Zedek how you feel? \n…So do we! \nYOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONGOING SERIES\nOF FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ISRAEL. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe goal is to engage and learn from each other honestly\, respectfully\, and with curiosity in order to better understand each other. This is not about changing anyone’s mind or coming to agreement. \nWe know members of Ohavi Zedek hold diverse views – and we welcome them! Sharing will help us enhance our trust\, learning and community here at OZ. \nIn person at Ohavi Zedek\, open to all OZ adult members – you don’t have to be Jewish. \nHosted by Adult Education at Ohavi Zedek URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/can-we-talk-listen-about-israel-3/2025-04-22/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/talklistenisrael.jpg GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250407T133601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181115Z UID:10031060-1745434800-1745440200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah\, Holocaust Memorial Event at Temple Sinai DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this important event. We will begin with Introductory remarks by Rabbi David Edleson and Rabbi Aaron Philmus. Then we will explore museum exhibits provided by Yad Vashem\, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. There will be docents available to answer questions as you walk through the following exhibits: \nHeroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust\nSpots of Light: To be a Woman in the Holocaust\n“They Say There is a Land” Longings for Eretz Israel During the Holocaust \nWe will then conclude with a Yom Hashoah service led by Rabbi David Edleson\, Rabbi Aaron Philmus and Cantor Jessica Silverberg. \n PLEASE REGISTER – as we need to know how many people are coming. \n  \n\n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/yom-hashoah-holocaust-memorial-event/ LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, 500 Swift Street\, south burlington\, 05403\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Worship Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sinaiyoma.png GEO:44.443848;-73.177834 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Sinai 500 Swift Street south burlington 05403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Swift Street:geo:-73.177834,44.443848 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20240902T020146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175132Z UID:10028217-1745496000-1745500500@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn // The Music of Terezin // Apr. 24\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:In this talk with music\, composer\, writer\, and pianist Michael Schachter will explore his forthcoming music-theatrical project based on the history of the Terezín Ghetto\, a WWII concentration camp outside Prague where the Jewish inmates resisted the Nazis through musical\, dramatic\, and artistic expression. In particular\, he’ll focus on the musical activities of Eric Vogel\, a trumpeter who founded a jazz band in Terezín called the Ghetto Swingers\, and Rafael Schächter\, a pianist and conductor who led the inmates in performances of such monumental works as Verdi’s Requiem. \nNote: this Lunch & Learn talk was videotaped by CCTV / Town Meeting TV and can be viewed on their website. \n \nPhoto of Michael Schachter speaking at the April 24\, 2025 OZ Lunch & Learn. \nSponsors of this Talk: \nThanks to OZ Members Michael & Leah Rosenthal for generously sponsoring Michael Schachter’s talk. For details on sponsoring a Lunch & Learn talk\, see the registration page for any talk\, or contact OZ Program & Engagement Manager Evan Rose at: 802-864-0218 for details. \nAbout OZ’s Lunch and Learns: \nSpeakers cover a wide range of topics. A delicious lunch will be offered\, which is served promptly at NOON. The talks begin at about 12:15pm and end no later than 1:15pm (including some time for Q&A). \nSuggested cash contribution of $10 for food can be paid on the registration form or collected at the event — but feel free to give more or less. Please also consider being a sponsor of one or more Lunch & Learn talks. Information on this is on Lunch & Learn talk registration pages\, or contact OZ Program & Engagement Manager Evan Rose at: 802-864-0218 (and select option 1 to reach Evan). \nPlease Register Here to Help Us Plan \n2024-2025 Series of Lunch and Learn Talks: \n\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024: A Storytelling Lunch Hour. Readings by Lenny Levine & David Schein\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024: The Challenges Facing Caregivers. A talk by caregiver and author Alan Rubel.\nThursday\, December 19\, 2024: Bridges of Hope: Learning about Mental Health. A presentation by staff & volunteers with NAMI-Vermont\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025: Volunteering to Stop Human Trafficking in Vietnam. A talk by OZ member Sue Schein\n Thursday\, February 20\, 2025: Jewish Life & Antisemitism in Today’s Germany. A talk by UVM Professor of History & Holocaust Studies Alan Steinweis\n Thursday\, March 20\, 2025: Artists & the Holocaust: Documentation\, Memory\, Elegy. A visual presentation by former UVM Fleming Museum Director Janie Cohen\n Thursday\, April 24\, 2025: The Music of Terezin. A talk\, with music\, by composer Michael Schachter\n Thursday\, May 15\, 2025: Last Messages from the Dying. An exploration with End of Life Doula Sarah Villanueva\n\nDownload Our Lunch & Learn Brochure with Details on Each Talk \n\n \n \n \n 0 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There were no results found. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There were no results found. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Events Search and Views Navigation \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Search \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Enter Keyword. 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It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-4/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250402T164531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T134219Z UID:10031025-1746354600-1746363600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Reflections from Israel’s Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: Working for Peace During a Year of War By Rabbi Michael M. Cohen DESCRIPTION:This year\, Ohavi Zedek’s Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) day of learning and hope will feature a discussion by Rabbi Michael Cohen of the Arava Environmental Institute for Environmental Studies & Friends of the Arava Institute and Bennington College. \nRabbi Cohen\, a longtime environmental activist and peace maker\, has written extensively on the impact of social and ecological issues on the conflict in the Middle East. He spends his time living in Manchester Center\, Vermont and Kibbutz Ketura\, Israel. He will share insights from being at the Institute since its doors opened in 1996 through his many long stays there including this past year of tragedy and war. Rabbi Cohen will unpackage how the Institute creates conditions for new relationships to develop between Israelis and Palestinians even during times of heightened conflict. \nThe Arava Institute\, where Rabbi Cohen is faculty\, brings together Palestinian\, Jordanian\, Israeli\, and international students at their Kibbutz Ketura campus in the south of Israel. The program educates future leaders to meet the Middle East’s environmental challenges with innovative peace-building solutions. \nOur own Rabbi Aaron and a number of OZ members have studied at Arava with Rabbi Cohen. \nProgram Schedule: \n10:30 am: Rabbi Cohen’s talk\, followed by Q&A at 11:10 am\n11:45 am: Bagel Brunch\n12:30 pm: Music and Israeli Dancing \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/rabbi-michael-cohen-working-for-peace-during-a-year-of-war/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rabbicd.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St Burlington VT 05401;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 N. Prospect St:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241217T171313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222508Z UID:10029327-1746734400-1746738000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Book Club - Künstlers in Paradise DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nKünstlers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine \nThere was a time when the family Künstler lived in the fairy-tale city of Vienna. Circumstances transformed that fairy tale into a nightmare\, and in 1939 the Künstlers found their way out of Vienna and into a new fairy tale: Los Angeles\, California\, United States of America. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-book-club-2025-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250318T182831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T182831Z UID:10030988-1746991800-1746999000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-5/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20240929T042149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T183309Z UID:10028245-1747162800-1747170000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Feen Lecture 2025 - Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy? DESCRIPTION:The A. Pearly & Edith C. Feen Lecture Series presents Rabbi Jill Jacobs as the 2025 speaker. \nCEO of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights \nAmong Forward’s Top 50 influential American Jews \nAuthor of “Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide\nto Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community” \n\nWhy is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?\nOver the past few months\, the Trump administration has detained and attempted to deport student visa holders and even a green card holder and stripped funding from universities\, all in the name of fighting antisemitism. Most of the American Jewish community\, though\, even if alarmed and frightened by the rise of antisemitism since October 7\, believes in democratic institutions and constitutional rights -including the right to free speech and due process. Why is the administration invoking antisemitism in order to dismantle democracy? What are potential implications for the Jewish and broader community\, and how can the Jewish community respond? \n REGISTER \n\nThe A. Pearly and Edith C. Feen Lecture Series was created to honor the memory of A. Pearly Feen\, one of Vermont’s most outstanding attorneys and legal scholars\, and Edith C. Feen\, his wife.  Feen was especially known for hiring a number of new lawyers\, just starting out\, many of whom were also members of OZ. \nThe lecture series was established in 1988 by Feen’s daughter Elaine Kaufman\, described as follows: \n“The A. Pearly and Edith C. Feen lecture presents speakers who can contribute significantly to public conversations of interest to a broad community\, often but not exclusively related to law.  The lecture is open to the general public\, without charge\, and publicized within local media as well as within Ohavi Zedek Synagogue.  The Feen lecture reflects the depth of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue’s commitment to intellectual inquiry and community engagement.” URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/feen25/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/feen25.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20240902T020150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T204056Z UID:10028218-1747310400-1747314900@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn // Last Messages from the Dying // May 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The dying process is daunting and brings forth a plethora of emotions that are felt by all. While there are signs that indicate when someone has reached the end stages of the dying process\, the most moving indicator is called “abstract speech.” Often overlooked\, abstract speech offers an opportunity for a final connection with the departing person. Join Sarah Villanueva\, who is both Director of Beth Jacob Synagogue and an End of Life Doula\, as she explores this phenomenon. \nAbout OZ’s Lunch and Learns: \nSpeakers cover a wide range of topics. A delicious lunch will be offered\, which is served promptly at NOON. The talks begin at about 12:15pm and end no later than 1:15pm (including some time for Q&A). \nSuggested cash contribution of $10 for food can be paid on the registration form or collected at the event — but feel free to give more or less. Please also consider being a sponsor of one or more Lunch & Learn talks. Information on this is on Lunch & Learn talk registration pages\, or contact OZ Program & Engagement Manager Evan Rose at: 802-864-0218 (and select option 1 to reach Evan). \nPlease Register Here to Help Us Plan \n2024-2025 Series of Lunch and Learn Talks: \n\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024: A Storytelling Lunch Hour. Readings by Lenny Levine & David Schein\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024: The Challenges Facing Caregivers. A talk by caregiver and author Alan Rubel.\nThursday\, December 19\, 2024: Bridges of Hope: Learning about Mental Health. A presentation by staff & volunteers with NAMI-Vermont\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025: Volunteering to Stop Human Trafficking in Vietnam. A talk by OZ member Sue Schein\n Thursday\, February 20\, 2025: Jewish Life & Antisemitism in Today’s Germany. A talk by UVM Professor of History & Holocaust Studies Alan Steinweis\n Thursday\, March 20\, 2025: Artists & the Holocaust: Documentation\, Memory\, Elegy. A visual presentation by former UVM Fleming Museum Director Janie Cohen\n Thursday\, April 24\, 2025: The Music of Terezin. A talk\, with music\, by composer Michael Schachter\n Thursday\, May 15\, 2025: Last Messages from the Dying. An exploration with End of Life Doula Sarah Villanueva\n\nDownload Our Lunch & Learn Brochure with Details on Each Talk \n\n \n \n \n 0 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There were no results found. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There were no results found. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Events Search and Views Navigation \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Search \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Enter Keyword. 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It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-6/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241114T234455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T171221Z UID:10031811-1747834200-1747837800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n1:30-2:30\, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/elders-heart-to-heart-conversation-group-7/2025-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elders-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241114T234510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T142109Z UID:10029199-1747834200-1747837800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n1:30-2:30\, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/elders-heart-to-heart-conversation-group-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elders-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250318T182935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T182935Z UID:10030990-1749411000-1749418200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-7/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241217T171600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222520Z UID:10029328-1749758400-1749762000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Book Club - Kantika DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nKantika by Elizabeth Graver \nA kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries\, Kantika―“song” in Ladino―follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen\, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew\, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way―a failed marriage\, the need to earn a living\, but also passion\, pleasure and motherhood. Moving from Spain to Cuba to New York for an arranged second marriage\, she faces her greatest challenge―her disabled stepdaughter\, Luna\, whose feistiness equals her own and whose challenges pit new family against old. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-book-club-2025-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241114T234455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T171221Z UID:10031812-1750253400-1750257000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n1:30-2:30\, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/elders-heart-to-heart-conversation-group-7/2025-06-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elders-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250318T182952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T130241Z UID:10030991-1751225400-1751232600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-8/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241217T171723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222534Z UID:10029329-1752177600-1752181200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Book Club - The Plot Against America DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nThe Plot Against America by Philip Roth \nIn an extraordinary feat of narrative invention\, Philip Roth imagines an alternate history where Franklin D. Roosevelt loses the 1940 presidential election to heroic aviator and rabid isolationist Charles A. Lindbergh. Shortly thereafter\, Lindbergh negotiates a cordial “understanding” with Adolf Hitler\, while the new government embarks on a program of folksy anti-Semitism. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-book-club-2025-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250611T183406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T183406Z UID:10032136-1752435000-1752442200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing - Drop In DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin hosts Adele\, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically on Zoom or in person to enjoy the folkdances of Israel! \nWe mostly dance around a circle so no partner is required. We have a large repertoire of beginner-friendly dances. New dancers are encouraged to come at the beginning of the session to benefit from instruction. Please wear shoes with clean soles. \nThis program is free with an optional donation. \nRegister Here \nBecause of ongoing concerns about covid and other circulating viruses\, the group would greatly appreciate attendees wearing a high quality mask such as N95 or KN95. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/israeli-dancing-drop-in-9/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancing.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street Burlington VT 05401 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect Street:geo:-73.201175,44.486379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20241114T234455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T171221Z UID:10031813-1752672600-1752676200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n1:30-2:30\, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/elders-heart-to-heart-conversation-group-7/2025-07-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elders-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T215214 CREATED:20250520T154914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T131801Z UID:10031400-1753610400-1753632000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Vermont Jewish Poets - Summer Gathering DESCRIPTION:Vermont Jewish Poets – Summer Gathering\nOpen to Vermont poets who self-identify as Jewish\nA day to read our poems\, to write and to deepen connection \nJuly 27\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nBeth Jacob Synagogue\n10 Harrison Ave.\, Montpelier\, VT 05602 \nBeth Jacob Synagogue is wheelchair accessible\, microphones will be used \nMore information: Email Judy \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER \n\nWhat to expect:\nRound-robin reading in which each person will read one poem to the group \nSpecial reading by Featured Poet Jane Shore \n \nJane Shore’s six books of poems have garnered many prizes—including the Juniper Prize (1977)\, the Lamont Prize (1986) and the 2010 Poets Prize. She’s \nbeen a Guggenheim Fellow\, a Radcliffe Institute Fellow\, and a Hodder Fellow at Princeton. Widely anthologized\, her poems appeared in The New Yorker\, The New Republic and The Yale Review. That Said: New and Selected Poems\, was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2012. A Professor Emerita at the George Washington University\, she lives in East Calais\, VT. \nGenerative workshop by Jane Shore: Good Poets Steal \nT.S. Eliot wrote\, “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take\, and good poets make it into something better\, or at least different.”\nIn this workshop we’ll explore a process of deep learning from poems that we love\, basing our own drafts on works we admire. I will share a poem of mine I consider almost done and the original it is based on\, with revisions I made over time until it became my own. But how much is mine\, how much remains of the original—and at what point does it cross over enough to become a real poem\, a poem that sounds like me; an echo\, not just a copy? As the mud is still wet\, I’ll invite your suggestions for further changes. I find making these hybrid/homages to be an exciting way to stretch my poetic muscle in terms of subject matter\, vision\, language and tone\, and to open up new vistas when I am stuck on what to write. I’ll provide a list of favorite “Imitations” by others. \nPlease bring a poem you love\, are intrigued by\, wish that you had written yourself. It can be a poem by another poet written in English or a translation. Bring these to work with during our session\, plus anything that also may inform the poem—the backstory\, wiki\, etc. Bring your computer or paper and pen\, whatever your normal process is. By session’s end\, you may well be on your way to have a workable draft to take home. \nI find this quote by Robert Lowell from the introduction of his book\, Imitations\, to be helpful in this process: “Boris Pasternak has said that the usual reliable translator gets the literal meaning but misses the tone\, and that in poetry tone is of course everything. I have been reckless with literal meaning\, and labored hard to get the tone. Most often this has been a tone\, for the tone is something that will always more or less escape transference to another language and cultural moment…I believe that poetic translation—I would call it an imitation—must be expert and inspired\, and needs at least as much technique\, luck and rightness of hand as the original poem.…I have been almost as free as the authors themselves in finding ways to make them ring right for me.” Though Lowell writes of translation\, we can use his approach to make our own ”imitations” ring true for us. \nBook swap\, your own or books you’d like to trade \nTime to schmooze and move around \nBYO brown bag lunch\, fruit and water supplied URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/vermont-jewish-poets-summer-gathering/ LOCATION:Beth Jacob Synagogue\, 10 Harrison Ave\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/vjpheaderimage.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR