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SUMMARY:ChaiLights - Ask The Rabbi
DESCRIPTION:Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask the rabbi? Got something specific you have wanted to ask Rabbi Ariel? Now is your chance for a fun\, relaxed and social “Ask the Rabbi” session. No question is too big\, too small\, or too unusual\, and all are welcome—Jewish\, Jewish-adjacent\, and just plain curious. Come hang out with peers\, enjoy great conversation\, and connect over bagels and coffee. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nChaiLights gatherings will give you a chance to learn\, taste and connect. \nEach gathering will start off with food and open conversation\, followed by a unique experience that will engage and inspire\, let us create and improve the world. \nThis project’s vibe is fun\, social and low-pressure\, with activities lead by community volunteers. It’s a great fit for Jews\, Jewish-adjacent and those who are just curious. \nBagels and coffee service at 9:15 am \n\n  \n\n    Date / Time ChaiLights Experience Community Member Hosts Sunday January 25 9:15 am - 12:00 pm Participate in Bread for Peace bread baking Scott Silverstein Sunday February 1 9:15 am - 11:00 am Tu b'Shevat / Pruning Your Fruit Trees Jacob Holzberg-Pill Sunday February 8 9:15 am - 11:00 am Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine Nancy Sugarman Marjorie Corbman Sunday February 15 9:15 am - 10:30 am  'Ask the Rabbi' conversation Rabbi Ariel Sunday March 22 9:15 am - 10:30 am  End of Life Traditions Discussion Lynda Siegel Sunday March 29 9:15 am - 10:30 am  How to Talk to Your Children and Grandchildren  About Antisemitism Resource Therapists / Educators Sunday April 12 9:15 am - 10:30 am Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine Nancy Sugarman Marjorie Corbman Sunday May 3 9:15 am - 10:30 am Making Pickles with a little Jewish Food History on the Side Alexa Weitzman Sunday May 10 9:15 am - 11:00 am Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine Nancy Sugarman\n Marjorie Corbman
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/chailights-ask-the-rabbi/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:ChaiLights,Community Events
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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-20/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Israeli Dance
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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-7/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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SUMMARY:Adult Ed Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Those interested in joining or learning more about Adult Education should contact Nancy at ozadulteducation@gmail.com
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/adult-ed-committee-meeting/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn // Volunteers Helping People Seeking Asylum
DESCRIPTION:// An Introduction by CASAN Board Members Jan Steinbauer and Kim Watkin\n\nAbove: A little newcomer enjoys her first Winter in Vermont. Below: Memories of home. \n \nThe Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (CASAN) is a volunteer group that welcomes people seeking asylum who are in our local communities. \nA non-profit since 2019\, CASAN has assisted traumatized — yet resilient — people from many countries who come to begin new lives in safety. It provides longer-term\, wrap-around assistance for several individuals or families at a time as they become financially independent. \nLearn about the challenges these new neighbors of ours face\, and how you can help. \n\n  \nPlease Register Here to Help Us Plan \n\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 ext 801. \n\n\n    2025-2026 Series of Lunch and Learn Talks:  Thursday\, September 18\, 2025: Jewish Life & Antisemitism in Today's Germany // a talk by UVM Professor Alan Steinweis  Thursday\, October 16\, 2025: Working to Advance Legal Protections for Animals // a talk by Animal Law lawyer Laura Ireland  Thursday\, November 20\, 2025: From Berlin to Hollywood: the life and times of Ernst Lubitsch\, Fritz Lang\, and Billy Wilder // a talk\, with film clips\, by UVM Lane Series Director Natalie Neuert  Thursday\, December 18\, 2025: An Introduction to the Me2 Orchestra // a presentation by Orchestra Manager and Cellist Phoenix Crockett  Thursday\, January 15\, 2026: Supporting Kids & Families -- the Work of the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington // an illustrated talk by Executive Director Tanya Benosky  Thursday\, February 19\, 2026: Volunteers Helping People Seeking Asylum // An Introduction by CASAN Board Members Jan Steinbauer and Kim Watkin  Thursday\, March 26\, 2026: The Kurdish-led Local Democracy Revolution in the Middle East // an illustrated talk by author and translator Janet Biehl  Thursday\, April 16\, 2026: Jewish Traditions in Classical Choral Music // an exploration by Musicologist & Choral Conductor Nathaniel G. Lew
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/lunch-learn-volunteers-helping-people-seeking-asylum/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Training with Rabbi Ariel
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rabbi Ariel for a training on kashrut and our kitchen. We will review our communal practices\, tour the kitchen\, have a brief hands-on demonstration\, and have plenty of time for questions. We encourage all who work in our kitchen to participate!
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/kitchen-training-with-rabbi-ariel/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Kitchen\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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SUMMARY:The Climate Crisis: What You Should Know and What You Can (and Should) Do
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVia Zoom: Monthly on Thursdays\, 7:30-9 PM \nREGISTER HERE \n\n· Session 1 – Jan. 8 – The Science of Climate Change: Weather\, Climate\, the Greenhouse Effect\, Greenhouse Gases and Where They Come From \n· Session 2 – Jan. 22 – Climate Change Impacts Part I – How nature is affected – from catastrophic floods\, droughts\, and storms to biodiversity loss and more. \n· Session 3 – Feb. 19 – Climate Change Impacts Part II – How people are affected\, with an emphasis on Health; how those impacts to the environment in Part I (plus other climate change impacts) affect human health. \n· Session 4 – Mar. 19 – Climate Change Solutions Part I – What Can I Do? – Focus on personal behavior changes and magnifying your power to make change \n· Session 5 – Apr. 16 – Climate Change Solutions Part II – What Can We Do? – Focus on System Change from communities to states to global actions. Susan covers state public health policies and actions.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/the-climate-crisis-what-you-should-know-and-what-you-can-and-should-do/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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