High Holidays 2026
Events
Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesKol Nidre marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish year. As the sun sets, our community gathers for an evening... Read More
Yom Kippur Morning Service
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesYom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is an invitation to return—to the people we love, to the values that guide us,... Read More
Yom Kippur Family Experience – Tots (Ages 0–5)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesShare the meaning and beauty of Yom Kippur with your little one in a warm, interactive service created especially for young children and the grown-ups who love them. Through music,... Read More
Yom Kippur Family Service – Kids (6–12)
Burlington Friends Meeting HouseYom Kippur invites us to pause, reflect, and think about the kind of people we want to be. This interactive family service invites elementary-age children and the grown-ups who love... Read More
Reflections on Being Jewish Today
OZ YurtBetween 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... Read More
Yom Kippur Afternoon Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAs 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,... Read More
Community Break-the-Fast
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTAfter 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... Read More
Erev Sukkot
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAfter 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... Read More
Sukkot Day 1 Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesSukkot 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... Read More
Family Sukkot Apple Cider Presstival
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWhat better way to celebrate Sukkot than by bringing together one of Judaism's harvest festivals with one of Vermont's favorite harvest traditions? Join us for a joyful morning of fresh... Read More
Family Sukkah Building 2026
Ohavi Zedek SukkahEveryone is invited to come and help put up and decorate the OZ Sukkah!
Sukkot Day 2 Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAs 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
OZ Village & Caring Committee Community Lunch in the Sukkah
Ohavi Zedek SukkahJoin members of our OZ Village and Caring Committee for a relaxed lunch in the sukkah. Together we'll enjoy good food, meaningful conversation, and celebrate the people who help make... Read More
L’Dor V’Dor Community Dinner in the Sukkah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin 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
Staff Community Dinner in the Sukkah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThroughout 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