High Holy Days
High Holiday Food Drive
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesEach year our community comes together for a food drive to help those in need. 2024 marks our fourth annual drive, which will take place October 2nd through October 12th.... Read More
Shabbat Shavuah Service
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesReverse Tashlich
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for our OZ-led community waterway cleanup at Burlington’s Barge Canal. This event is appropriate for people ages 10 and up, and will include group clean up activities facilitated... Read More
Kid’s Torah Processional Lineup
All children (and parents with their babies!) are invited to join us for the Torah processional leading up to the singing of Kol Nidre. Everyone will have a chance to... Read More
Kol Nidre Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesChildren’s line up begins at 5:15! Those who carry torahs may arrive at 5pm. Congregants are invited to be inside by 5:30. Watch the Torah processional, hear the beautiful melody of the Kol Nidre prayer, and begin the sacred work of renewal on this holiest day of the year! Zoom Links and our digital Mahzor... Read More
Yom Kippur Morning Service
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThis service will include the Shacharit, Torah reading and Musaf. Yizkor will not be before 10:30 AM! Our Digital Mahzor prayer book will be available soon. Online access and our Digital Mahzor prayer book will be available to those who register for High Holidays on our website (click High Holidays at the top of the page). All attendees are... Read More
Yom Kippur Tot Service
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups on OZ’s front lawn. Please bring a blanket or chair. Rain location is inside.
Yom Kippur Youth Service
This service is for children ages 6-11 and their grown-ups at the Quaker Meeting House across from OZ. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent.
Teen Break on Yom Kippur – Led by Noa Urbaitel
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThis "teen break" discussion was scheduled to take place during on or around the Yizkor portion of the service. Location: the upstairs classroom. Many of us have felt the sting of hurtful social media posts. Misinformation and lies on personal and public platforms affect us deeply. During Yom Kippur our attention is drawn to the... Read More
Yom Kippur 2024 | 5785 – “Reflections of Being Jewish Today” – Afternoon Discussion With Matt Vogel, Executive Director of University of Vermont Hillel
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTThis is our second year gathering in the yurt, will be led by Matt Vogel, Executive Director of University of Vermont Hillel. The topic will be “Reflection on being Jewish today.”
Yom Kippur Afternoon Services, Havdalah and Break Fast
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United States3pm-4pm – Discussion 4:05 - Mincha & Ne’ilah 7:00- Havdalah 7:15 - Break the Fast Our 3pm discussion will be led by Matt Vogel, Executive Director of University of Vermont's Hillel. The topic will be "Reflection on being Jewish today." Location will be in the Yurt (weather permitting). Mincha will include the reading of the Book of Jonah. Ne’ilah is our... Read More
Erev (Eve of) Sukkot Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWe will be hosting our 6pm Sukkot Eve service (a short Maʿariv service), followed by a gathering in the sukkah at 6:45 pm.
Sukkot Day 1 Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for Sukkot morning services, including Shacharit, Hallel, Torah service, and Musaf. After the services, all are invited to take part in the mitzvah of spending time in and enjoying the sukkah. All who attend are invited to join a potluck sukkah lunch.
Sukkot Potluck in the Sukkah 2024 | 5785
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin in a potluck lunch in OZ's Sukkah on both days of Sukkot. All are welcome!!
Sukkot Day 2 Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for Sukkot morning services, including Shacharit, Hallel, Torah service, and Musaf. Lulav today! Some parts of the service will take place outdoors. After the services, all are invited to take part in the mitzvah of spending time in and enjoying the sukkah. All who attend are invited to join a potluck sukkah lunch.
