High Holy Days
Events
Cemetery Prayers
Burlington Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery 319 Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT, United StatesWe will gather at the Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery on Patchen Road for a brief Memorial Service and graveside prayers for loved ones.
Community Mikvah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesRegister Here Reset the year together in a way that combines ancient tradition and a classical Vermont experience – a dip in Lake Champlain. Join a group of community members for a ritual immersion at the Oakledge Park Cove near the upper Pavilion. Please bring a swim suit, a towel, water shoes (recommended) and clothes... Read More
High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesA two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place on Tuesday evenings September 10 and 24, at 7:30 to 8:30 PM. In OZ's Yurt or Sanctuary depending on weather. The program will be led by members of our mindfulness team and clergy who are experienced in the disciplines. Register Here Program Details Judaism has... Read More
Selichot
Please join Rabbis Aaron Philmus, Jan Salzman, and Cantor Jessica Silverberg for the first night of Selichot, an evening of learning and music to kick-off the High Holiday season. Composed by the greatest paytanim and medieval poets, these ancient prayers direct our hearts and minds towards the process of teshuvah (repentance). Read more about Selichot.
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. The 2023 drive produced over 1,000 pounds of food donated to Feeding Chittenden! Help collect food for Feeding Champlain Valley. Recycled plastic and cloth bags... Read More
20s/30s – Wine and Cheese in the Yurt
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin our 20s & 30s Group for wine, cheese & Rosh Hashanah classics like apples and honey! Feel free to join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services following the event! Register Here
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us to welcome in the New Year with our Erev Rosh Hashanah service! This service will include Ma’ariv. Our digital Mahzor prayer book and zoom link will be emailed to those who register in advance.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWelcome the New Year and celebrate Shabbat with our Rosh Hashanah morning service. This service will include the Shacharit, Torah reading and Musaf. Zoom Links and our digital Mahzor prayer book will be provided to those who register for High Holy Days. Also note these programs that take place on this day: Tot Service - Ages 0-5 &... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside. In the event of rain we will move inside to the Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary. After the program, our whole community will come together in the OZ main sanctuary for a short portion of the... Read More
OZ’s Rosh Hashanah by the Lake 2024 – At Hula Lakeside
Hula on Lakeside 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, United StatesRegister Here Join us for a joyful Rosh Hashanah experience at a new location this year (inside Hula overlooking the beautiful Burlington waterfront)! Enjoy Jewish stories, skits and songs, hear the shofar sound, dip apples in honey, and more in a warm, joyful setting! This event is co-led by OZ’s clergy, including our new Cantor... Read More
Tashlich 2024
Hula on Lakeside 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, United StatesTraditional Tashlich Service of symbolically casting our sins into the water. We will provide pebbles for a more eco-friendly option. This short program will take place at the Surf Club Beach at Hula on Lakeside Ave. It will take place right at the end for our Rosh Hashanah By The Lake event inside Hula. Attend... Read More
Rosh Hashana Day 2 Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for our Day 2 Rosh Hashanah Shacharit Service. All are welcome to this relaxed continuation of our Rosh Hashanah prayers and celebration of renewal and a sweet New Year! Digital Mahzor Prayer book will be available soon Zoom Links and our digital Mahzor prayer book will be provided to those who register for High... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Tot Service
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent and in the Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary in the event of rain.
Erev Shabbat Shavuah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us to welcome Shabbat and the New Year with our Erev Shabbat Shavuah service! Our Digital Mahzor Prayer Book will be available soon. Links to our Zoom and Livestream will be available soon.
Reverse 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 by community members who have been involved in the Barge Canal area management. Please note that much of this year's work involves cleaning abandoned encampments... Read More