BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ohavi Zedek Synagogue - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260112T164425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T183032Z UID:10037561-1769937300-1769941800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:ChaiLights - Tu b'Shevat / Pruning Your Fruit Trees DESCRIPTION:Tu B’shvat is a great time to prune and care for your fruit trees. Join Jacob Holzberg-Pill of Juneberry Landscapes as we talk Torah and fruit tree care while visiting and pruning the OZ orchard (apple\, cherry\, mulberry\, juneberry and peach). \nPlease be sure to dress to be outside for the full session and wear boots for standing in snow. \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-tu-bshevat/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:ChaiLights,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chailisghts-1.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:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20251126T174946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T174946Z UID:10036648-1769947200-1769952600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Cub Scout Pack 118 DESCRIPTION:Scouts at OZ has launched! \nFamilies with children in grades K-5 are invited to join. Meetings are generally once a month\, with many activities in the works. \nLearn more / sign up here. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/cub-scout-pack-118/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:OZHS Classroom 5 + 6\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:44.4863758;-73.2011837 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OZHS Classroom 5 + 6 188 North Prospect St Burlington VT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect St:geo:-73.2011837,44.4863758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260114T212524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T213140Z UID:10037572-1769965200-1769972400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Community Sunday Supper DESCRIPTION:Sunday Suppers are meant to Cultivate Jewish Community outside the sanctuary. All are welcome to come together to share a meal. \nSnacks and finger foods served from 5-5:30. Suitable for families! \nFollowed by dinner 5:30–7:00. \nRSVP with suggested donations to support general operations at OZ. \nRSVP URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-community-sunday-supper-3/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/communitysunday.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:20260201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20250827T172847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182858Z UID:10036949-1769974200-1769981400@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-20/2026-02-01/ 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:20260204T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20241219T175538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174422Z UID:10031907-1770201000-1770208200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Stop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/midweek-mah-jongg-22/2026-02-04/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1.jpg 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:20260204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20241219T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204312Z UID:10034168-1770229800-1770237000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Evening Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Evening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPlease RSVP to lyndasiegel2@gmail.com for availability \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/evening-midweek-mah-jongg-21/2026-02-04/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homepage-Calender-image-1.jpg 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:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20251201T195321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T195321Z UID:10036670-1770310800-1770318000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Beginner Class DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner Mah Jongg class\, taught by Lynda Siegel. \nThursdays: 1/8\, 1/15\, 1/22\, 1/29\, 2/5 from 5 pm – 7 pm \nIn 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-class-4/2026-02-05/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/mjjanfeb2026.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:20260206T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260202T170559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T211845Z UID:10037928-1770371100-1770375600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:BRING HOME Vermonter and Pastor Steven Tendo DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Ariel Ya’akov Dunat and Board President Lynda Siegel of Ohavi Zedek to be in attendance. \nUPDATE: OUR BROTHER PASTOR STEVEN TENDO HAS BEEN DETAINED BY ICE!!! \nHe was surrounded by ICE enforcement the morning of Feb. 4th outside his place of work\, taken into custody\, and immediately transported to New Hampshire. \nWE ARE RALLYING PEACEFULLY FOR HIS IMMEDIATE RELEASE\, as originally planned\, Friday\, 2/6\, 9:45-11 am\, 64 Gricebrook Road\, Saint Albans\, VT. \nVigil hosted by: Vermont Faith Communities for Immigration Justice & Vermont Interfaith Action \n☮️ ALL PEOPLE OF GOODWILL are welcome whether you belong to a faith/spiritual community or not! \nWe will gather outside the facility in support of and solidarity with Vermonter & Pastor Steven Tendo\, of ELOI Ministries\, of Colchester\, who was set to report to this ICE Field Office for his three-month check-in at this time. \nPastor Tendo has ministered to migrants\, refugees\, asylum seekers\, and New Americans in the Green Mountain State for years – and has contributed just and compassionate service to the most vulnerable\, while being in vulnerable status himself as an asylum-seeker from Uganda. \nOur presence on Feb. 6 will signal to the U.S. Government and Vermont ICE officials that Steven is our Vermont brother\, that we decry their actions\, and insist upon his immediate release and return to Vermont. \nDRESS WARMLY as this is an outside event. \nIMPT. PARKING INFO:\nKnow that Gricebrook Rd\, the ICE office parking lot\, and the Elks Lodge parking area are signposted as private. Parking there risks being towed! \nINSTEAD: \n📣 CARPOOL: Help reduce vehicle traffic!\n📣 WALK IN: Park alongside the public Upper Welden St or at the nearby public Park & Ride and take a short walk to Gricebrook Rd.\n📣 DROP OFF: Can’t make the walk? Carpool w/ a friend and have them drop you off prior to parking.\n📣 SHUTTLE: Look for a several cars with “Shuttle” signs to transport you from the Park & Ride to the ICE facility. These will be driven by local volunteers from St. Albans. \nFor more info: marybethredmond@comcast.net URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/support-vermonter-and-pastor-steven-tendo/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260112T164456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192007Z UID:10037562-1770542100-1770548400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:ChaiLights - Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine DESCRIPTION:Do you feel heard? \nWe 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. \n  \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-israelpalestine/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:ChaiLights,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chailisghts-1.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:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20251029T163612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T141942Z UID:10036432-1770555600-1770559200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:OZ Singing Circle DESCRIPTION:Come Sing with Us! We’re a group of people who want to join together in a circle and connect by singing Niggunim (wordless melodies)\, chants and prayers. No concerts\, no auditions\, no judgement. We will smile and sing together. \nContact Gigi / Judy if you’d like to chat. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/oz-singing-circle-4/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:OZ Mural / Lost Mural CATEGORIES:Community Events,Music Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/singing-circles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20250904T130700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T195242Z UID:10035770-1770715800-1770724800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Private group visit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/bhs-student-visits/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lost Mural / Little Jerusalem / History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20241219T175538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174422Z UID:10031908-1770805800-1770813000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Stop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/midweek-mah-jongg-22/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1.jpg 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:20260211T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20250904T130833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T195422Z UID:10035771-1770812100-1770822000@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Private group visit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/bhs-student-visits-2/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lost Mural / Little Jerusalem / History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20241219T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204312Z UID:10034169-1770834600-1770841800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Evening Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Evening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPlease RSVP to lyndasiegel2@gmail.com for availability \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/evening-midweek-mah-jongg-21/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homepage-Calender-image-1.jpg 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:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260115T143327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175056Z UID:10037581-1770890400-1770897600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Beginner Class - Thursday Morning DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner Mah Jongg class\, taught by Lynda Siegel. \nThursdays: 2/12\, 2/19*\, 2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12 from 10am – 12pm. (*2/19 from 9:30am – 11:30am) \nIn 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-class-thursday-morning/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mahjonggmorn.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:20260215T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20260112T164521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192919Z UID:10037563-1771146900-1771151400@ohavizedek.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chailisghts-1.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:20260215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20251126T174946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T174946Z UID:10036649-1771156800-1771162200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Cub Scout Pack 118 DESCRIPTION:Scouts at OZ has launched! \nFamilies with children in grades K-5 are invited to join. Meetings are generally once a month\, with many activities in the works. \nLearn more / sign up here. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/cub-scout-pack-118/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:OZHS Classroom 5 + 6\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:44.4863758;-73.2011837 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OZHS Classroom 5 + 6 188 North Prospect St Burlington VT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 North Prospect St:geo:-73.2011837,44.4863758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215021 CREATED:20250827T172847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182858Z UID:10036950-1771183800-1771191000@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-20/2026-02-15/ 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:20260216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20250210T152706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T163713Z UID:10036569-1771264800-1771270200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop DESCRIPTION:Vermont Jewish Poets is a monthly poetry workshop open to any Vermont poet identifying as Jewish. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm on Zoom. Join a welcoming space where we give and receive constructive feedback on poems-in-progress. Please register here. \n  URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/vermont-jewish-poets-monthly-workshop-23/2026-02-16/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/poet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20241219T175538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174422Z UID:10031909-1771410600-1771417800@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Stop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/midweek-mah-jongg-22/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1.jpg 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:20260218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20241219T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204312Z UID:10034170-1771439400-1771446600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Evening Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Evening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPlease RSVP to lyndasiegel2@gmail.com for availability \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/evening-midweek-mah-jongg-21/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homepage-Calender-image-1.jpg 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:20260219T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T113000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20260115T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175017Z UID:10037582-1771493400-1771500600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Beginner Class - Thursday Morning DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner Mah Jongg class\, taught by Lynda Siegel. \nThursdays: 2/12\, 2/19*\, 2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12 from 10am – 12pm (*2/19 from 9:30am – 11:30am). \nIn 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-class-thursday-morning-2/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mahjonggmorn.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:20260222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20260122T191254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T191254Z UID:10037589-1771761600-1771783200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Bread For Peace - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Israel and Palestine. A partnership between communities\, volunteers bake and sell bread in the community kitchens to benefit these medical relief organizations: \nUnited Hatzalah: first responders in Israel\nPalestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank \nOur goal is to partner with a diverse groups of interfaith congregations on this project. This date will include Ohavi Zedek and Burlington Friends Meeting\, as well as other invited local congregations. If your house of worship church\, synagogue or mosque is interested in participating\, please contact us. \nBread (challah\, pita\, gluten-free oat) will be baked in the OZ kitchen from 12pm – 6pm and available for pick-up in the evening or the following day in Burlington or Richmond. Volunteers are also needed during the following time slots: Noon – 1:30pm\, 1:30pm – 3pm\, and 3pm – 5pm. \n  \nPurchase Bread / Sign Up to Volunteer Here URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/bread-for-peace-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Kitchen\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bread.png GEO:44.486379;-73.201175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ohavi Zedek Kitchen 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:20260224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20260203T162240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T140737Z UID:10037929-1771954200-1771954200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Reading For Resistance\, Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky DESCRIPTION:Burlington Clergy are working together to offer an interfaith book group to build community and reflect on ways to respond to crisis with moral and faith-full clarity. \nThe Book: Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky \nWhen: Tuesdays at 5:30PM \nFeb. 24 – Beginning\, Part I\nFirst Congregational BTV – 38 S. Winooski Ave. \nMar. 3 – Part II\, III\, IV\nFirst Baptist Church – 81 St. Paul St. \nMar. 10 – Part V\, VI\, VII\nOhavi Zedek – 188 North Prospect Street \nMar. 17 – Part VIII\, IX\, X\nCollege St. Congregational Church – 265 College Street \nMar. 24 – Part XI + The 25 Lessons\nCathedral Church of St. Paul – 2 Cherry St \nWhere: Rotating between various congregations. \nWho: Open to any who wish to participate in good faith. \nFacilitated by: The host site will provide the facilitator for the session. \nWhy: As folks begin to discuss protest and other resistance actions\, this program is meant to extend an invitation to ground our work in strategies and tactics of nonviolence (satyagraha)\, build relationships in order to collaborate in community support and mutual aid networks\, and to inspire the development of nonviolent actions moving forward. \nMore Info: https://thetablebtv.my.canva.site/reading-for-resistance URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/reading-for-resistance-nonviolence-the-history-of-a-dangerous-idea-by-mark-kurlansky/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Community Events,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bfc-reading.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20241219T175538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174422Z UID:10031910-1772015400-1772022600@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Stop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/midweek-mah-jongg-22/2026-02-25/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1.jpg 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:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20241219T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204312Z UID:10034171-1772044200-1772051400@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Evening Midweek Mah Jongg DESCRIPTION:Evening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPlease RSVP to lyndasiegel2@gmail.com for availability \nAdditionally\, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/evening-midweek-mah-jongg-21/2026-02-25/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homepage-Calender-image-1.jpg 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;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20251204T143247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T143749Z UID:10036955-1772064000-1772409599@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:KlezKanada's 2026 Yiddish Culture Jam DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share the following new event from our friends at KlezKanada: \nFull Program Passes for KlezKanada’s 2026 Yiddish Culture Jam are now available for a\nlimited time only! A limited number of Passes will be available for sale only until December 15\,\n2026. Individual tickets will be available in January as space permits. \nPurchase your pass now and read about the program and guest artists on KlezKanada’s\nsite: https://klezkanada.org/year-round/yiddish-culture-jam/ \nTaking place in the heart of Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood from February 26 to March 1\,\n2026\, the Yiddish Culture Jam is a heymish weekend-long event with a special focus on\ncontemporary Yiddish cultural creation and cross-cultural collaboration. \nThe program will showcase and explore the tremendously rich outpouring of new Yiddish art\nand performance being created today and offer creative skill-building workshops. Alongside this\nfocus on new work\, the program will highlight the rich tradition of cultural exchange in Yiddish\nculture by connecting with our neighbouring cultural communities and cultivating spaces for\ncollaboration. \nThe Full Program Pass grants access to three workshops each day\, two evening\nconcerts\, a special shabes evening community meal\, and additional programs available\nonly to pass holders. \nAs some workshops have limited capacity\, pass holders will be given the first opportunity to\nreserve space in limited-capacity programs. URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/klezkanadas-2026-yiddish-culture-jam/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/klezkanada2yidd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215022 CREATED:20260115T143327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175056Z UID:10037583-1772100000-1772107200@ohavizedek.org SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Beginner Class - Thursday Morning DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner Mah Jongg class\, taught by Lynda Siegel. \nThursdays: 2/12\, 2/19*\, 2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12 from 10am – 12pm. (*2/19 from 9:30am – 11:30am) \nIn 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-class-thursday-morning/2026-02-26/ LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Social Hall\, 188 N. Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Mah Jongg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ohavizedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mahjonggmorn.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 END:VCALENDAR