Chavurah Programs

October 2, we will meet at the Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery at 319 Patchen Road at 10:15 am.  We will do some light clean up work with other volunteers from the community, and learn about Vermont Jewish history.  This event will be hosted by Shimmy Cohen, who has cared for OZ cemeteries for years, and... Read More

This week's gathering is a Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem, Burlington’s thriving Jewish quarter in the 1880s to early 1900s. We'll meet at 9:15 at OZ for a nosh and conversation, then walk (7 minutes) or drive (2 minutes) to 168 Archibald Street in front of Ahavath Gerim synagogue to meet Aaron for the tour at 10am.... Read More

October 16, we will meet at OZ at 9:10 am for a 9:15 start.  Those interested in the yoga program will meet in the yurt.   Yoga in the yurt will be led by community member Peggy Price, RYT-200, and creator of Yoga Body, Jewish Mind.  Class starts with mindfulness breathing exercises, slow flow yoga, and... Read More

Our activities for October 23 include Mahjong and a Running Group activity: For Mahjong 101, join for bagels and coffee / tea at 9:15 followed by a 1-hour introduction to Mah Jongg , lead by Lynda Siegel. This is a chance to learn about the game, its history and share memories of our moms and... Read More

This fall, OZ will be serving bagels, coffee and tea, with fun/social group experiences for adults!  This event is our first kitchen gathering. We will be making, tasting, and sharing several types of rugelach. This event is hosted by OZ’s board President Jeff Potash, in his self-described happy place: OZ’s kitchen.  Meet at 9:15, we... Read More

This weeks program is a discussion called "One Jewish Thing." Judaism can appear to be an overwhelming system of a million things to know and do. This learning program will help make it be just one thing at a time. Come explore your "One Jewish Thing" that is most important for the joy of Judaism.... Read More

OZ member Grace Oedel, Executive Director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, will lead a discussion exploring the idea of Judaism as an agricultural religion, deeply connected to place, to food, and to table fellowship through food.  Starting with short text study, Grace will lead conversation around how a Torah-based understanding of Judaism... Read More

This one hour conversation continues monthly on zoom.  We are a gathering of grandparents and elders.  We share and reflect on what is important to us about grandparenting, parenting and aging, and are comforted by each other’s listening. If you would like to join, please register here.  You will receive a zoom link from the... Read More