Community Events
Events

Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTStop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes

Author Talk and Book Signing: Beyond the Politics of Contempt
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTLocal Vermont author Dr. Beth Malow will discuss her award-winning book followed by a Q and A. Learn how you can transform the politics of contempt into the politics of hope in your relationships as well as make a difference in your community and nation. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the... Read More

Depolarizing Ourselves – A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTDepolarizing Ourselves especially for our Jewish community A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels (braverangels.org) This workshop is designed to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. By “polarization,” we don’t mean healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are talking about how we regard and talk about... Read More

Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTStop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes

Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Wednesdays
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 and 11/11. In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Register Here!

Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTEvening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Please RSVP to [email protected] for availability Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes

Shabbat Dinner for Vermont Jewish Farmers
Join a special Farmer hosted Shabbat dinner in Swanton, Vermont! Friday, October 16th! Arrive by 5:45pm for a farm tour! Shabbat is the original farmer's “reset button,” inviting us to pause, connect, and nourish ourselves with good food and company. Come connect with fellow Jewish farmers, slow down and dive into rituals—some traditional, some lovingly... Read More

OZ Singing Circle in the Yurt
OZ YurtCome Sing with Us in the Yurt! 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. Contact Gigi if you'd like to chat.

Experience Israeli Dance
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTDiscover the joy of Jewish music, movement, and community. Israeli dance is one vibrant expression of the broader tradition of Jewish folk dance. It brings people together through lively music, shared movement, and a welcoming community. It is easy to start and difficult to stop! Along the way, you’ll enjoy an activity that’s great for... Read More

Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
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.

Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTStop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes

Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Wednesdays
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 and 11/11. In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Register Here!

Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTEvening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Please RSVP to [email protected] for availability Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes

Trails, Playground & Garden Cleanup
Ohavi Zedek OutsideJoin us for a fall morning of working together and caring for the outdoor spaces we all share at OZ. This year, we’ll focus on two areas: Our front corner gardens — adding organic matter to the beds, doing fall cleanup, and getting them ready for winter. Our back woods trails — clearing fallen logs... Read More

Bread For Peace – October 2026
Ohavi Zedek Kitchen 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTA 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: United Hatzalah: first responders in Israel Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank Our goal is to partner with a diverse... Read More