High Holidays 2026

Between the morning and afternoon Yom Kippur services, we invite you to join us in the yurt for our third annual Reflections on Being Jewish Today conversation, led by Matt Vogel, Executive Director of UVM Hillel. Yom Kippur invites us to reflect not only on our own lives, but also on the kind of Jewish... Read More

As the sun begins to set on Yom Kippur, we gather for the final chapter in our journey of teshuvah—often translated as "return." Through prayer, the timeless story of Jonah, the moving service of Ne'ilah, Havdalah, and the final blast of the shofar, we prepare to carry the lessons of this sacred day into the... Read More

After the final shofar sounds and Yom Kippur comes to a close, we invite everyone to gather for our Community Break-the-Fast. It's a chance to relax, reconnect, and share a meal with friends old and new after a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal. Our wonderful Kiddush Committee lovingly prepares a delicious spread featuring fresh... Read More

After the introspection of the High Holy Days, Judaism invites us back into community. Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, is a joyful celebration of gratitude, hospitality, and togetherness. We gather in the sukkah—a simple outdoor shelter that recalls our ancestors' journey through the wilderness while reminding us that life's greatest blessings are often found in... Read More

Sukkot invites us to step outside, gather together, and celebrate the blessings that sustain us. As we continue this joyful festival, we give thanks for the harvest, the beauty of creation, and the gift of community. Together we'll celebrate with prayer, music, the waving of the lulav and etrog, and time in the sukkah—continuing a... Read More

As Sukkot continues, we gather for a quieter, more intimate festival service celebrating gratitude, creation, and community. Together we'll pray, sing, take the lulav and etrog, and spend time in... Read More

Join the Ohavi Zedek Capital Campaign Committee for an evening of food, conversation, and community in the sukkah. As we imagine and plan for the future of our congregation, we'll... Read More

Throughout the year, Ohavi Zedek's staff helps create meaningful Jewish experiences, welcomes newcomers, supports families, and keeps our community running each day. This special evening is an opportunity for staff,... Read More

After the joy of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret offers a quieter invitation. While it follows the week of Sukkot, it is a distinct holiday—one that encourages us to linger a little... Read More