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SUMMARY:20s & 30s Community Dinner in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to Burlington\, new to Jewish life\, or simply looking to meet other Jewish young adults\, we’d love to welcome you for a relaxed board game night in the sukkah. Hosted by Rabbi Ariel\, Cantor Silverberg and OZ’s Henry Guckes\, this gathering is all about building friendships and enjoying meaningful conversation in a casual setting. Come on your own or bring a friend. You’ll find an open table\, good company\, and a warm welcome.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/20s-30s-community-dinner-in-the-sukkah/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, literally “head of the year\,” is the Jewish New Year and first of the High Holy Days. Please join us in welcoming the new year\, 5787!
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/rosh-hashanah-day-2-2026/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Erev Shemini Atzeret 2026
DESCRIPTION:Shemini Atzeret\, the Eighth day of Assembly\, is a holiday celebrated directly following Sukkot. It is the closing of the High Holy Days.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/erev-shemini-atzeret-2026/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:High Holidays 2026
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SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret
DESCRIPTION: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 longer in sacred community before returning to everyday life. \n \nJewish tradition imagines this final festival day as an opportunity to remain together just a little longer\, savoring the holiness of the season through prayer\, reflection\, gratitude\, and hope. \nWhether you’ve been with us throughout the High Holy Days or are joining us for the first time\, we invite you to share this beautiful and often overlooked holiday. \nWhat Makes This Service Special \nA Time to Linger\nShemini Atzeret marks the conclusion of the Sukkot festival while creating space for quiet reflection after weeks of celebration. It reminds us that some of life’s most meaningful moments are worth extending just a little longer. \nFestival Worship\nJoin us for joyful festival prayer\, music\, Torah reading\, and community as we celebrate this final day before the exuberance of Simchat Torah. \nLooking Ahead\nAs the seasons change\, Shemini Atzeret invites us to look toward the months ahead with gratitude\, hope\, and renewed purpose. \nFirst time at Ohavi Zedek? Visit our What to Expect page to learn about our traditions\, children and families\, accessibility\, parking\, security\, and other helpful information before your visit.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/shemini-atzeret-2026/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:High Holidays 2026
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah
DESCRIPTION:As the High Holiday season draws to a close\, we gather for one of Judaism’s most joyful celebrations. Simchat Torah—which means “Rejoicing with the Torah”—marks the completion of our annual cycle of Torah readings and the immediate beginning of a new one. \n \nRather than placing the Torah back on the shelf\, we celebrate it with music\, dancing\, and community. We read the final words of Deuteronomy and then immediately begin again with the opening verses of Genesis\, reminding us that Jewish learning is never finished. \nEvery ending becomes a new beginning. \nWhether you’ve celebrated Simchat Torah your whole life or are experiencing it for the first time\, you’ll find an evening filled with joy\, participation\, and belonging. \nWhat Makes This Celebration Special \nSeven Joyful Hakafot\nThe heart of the evening is a series of seven hakafot (processions with the Torah)\, as we sing\, dance\, and celebrate together. Everyone is invited to join the dancing as the congregation circles the sanctuary in a joyful expression of gratitude\, celebration\, and community. \nLive Music\nOur celebration comes alive with spirited music led by Cantor Jessica Silverberg\, joined by a live band featuring Marty Fogel on saxophone and other musicians. Singing\, dancing\, and celebration fill the sanctuary as people of every generation come together.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/simchat-torah-2026/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jewish Journeys Consecration
DESCRIPTION:During the evening we celebrate our newest Jewish Journeys Hebrew School students in a special Consecration ceremony. As they begin their lifelong journey of Jewish learning\, they’ll receive a special gift and be welcomed by our community with blessings and encouragement. It’s a joyful reminder that Torah belongs to every generation and that Jewish learning is a lifelong adventure. \n \nEveryone Can Join the Dance\nChildren are invited to dance with our collection of plush Torahs\, while adults and older children are encouraged to join the hakafot alongside the Torah scrolls. One of Ohavi Zedek’s favorite traditions is our joyful Torah tunnel\, where the community forms two lines with raised arms as the Torahs and dancers weave their way through—a moment that always fills the room with laughter\, music\, and energy. \nWhether you dance every hakafah or simply clap along from your seat\, you’ll be part of the celebration. \nWhy Do We Begin Again?\nEach year\, we finish reading the Torah and immediately begin again with the opening words of Genesis: \n“In the beginning…” \nRather than seeing the Torah as a book we’ve completed\, Judaism teaches that every reading offers new insights\, new questions\, and new opportunities for growth. Simchat Torah reminds us that Jewish learning—and our own spiritual journeys—are never truly finished. \nHow to Attend\nEveryone is welcome. Simchat Torah is one of the most accessible and joyful evenings on the Jewish calendar\, and no prior knowledge is needed to participate. Whether you come to dance\, sing\, celebrate\, or simply experience the joy of the evening\, you’ll find a warm welcome at Ohavi Zedek. \nFollowing the celebration\, everyone is invited to enjoy ice cream and conversation as we celebrate together.
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/jewish-journeys-consecration-family-simchat-torah-celebration/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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