High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah by the Lake
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 1 College St, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for a joyful Rosh Hashanah experience at the ECHO Center on the Burlington waterfront! Enjoy Jewish stories, skits and songs, hear the shofar sound, dip apples in honey, and more! This event is co-led by OZ’s clergy, including our new rabbi, Rabbi Aaron Philmus, and talented community members/story... Read More
Tashlich
Traditional Tashlich Service of symbolically casting our sins into the water. We will provide pebbles for a more eco-friendly option!
Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service
Celebrate the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Shabbat Shuvah Service
Celebrate the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Kol Nidre Service
Children's line up begins at 5:40! Watch the Torah processional, hear the beautiful melody of the Kol Nidre prayer, and begin the sacred work of renewal on this holiest day... Read More
Yom Kippur Morning
This service will include the Shacharit, Torah reading and Musaf. Yizkor will not be before 10:30 AM! Please click here to access our digital Mahzor prayer book. Here is the link to... 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.
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.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Discussion: Holiness Every Day
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTHoliness Every Day: Carrying the Lessons of Yom Kippur Into the Rest of the Year During the afternoon service of Yom Kippur, after we have been fasting and praying for... Read More
Yom Kippur Afternoon, Evening, Havdalah Services & Break Fast
3pm-4pm - Discussion led by Rabbi Suzanne Griffel 5:00- Mincha & Ne’ilah 7:30- Havdalah 7:45- Break the Fast Discussion will be led by a visiting rabbi. Mincha will include the reading of the Book of Jonah. Ne'ilah... Read More
Erev Shabbat Sukkot
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and kick off Sukkot.
Shabbat Sukkot Day 1
Join us for Shabbat Sukkot morning services, including Shacharit, Hallel, Torah service, and Musaf. No lulav today because it is Shabbat.
Sukkot Day 2
Join us for Sukkot morning services, including Shacharit, Hallel, Torah service, and Musaf. Lulav today! Some parts of the service will take place outdoors.
Erev Shabbat Shemini Atzeret
Join us in welcoming Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret, which is the closing festival of the High Holiday.
Shabbat Shemini Atzeret Service with Yizkor
Morning Shabbat service, includes Shacharit, Torah reading, Yizkor, Musaf, and a prayer for dew. Shemini Atzeret (שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת—"Eighth Assembly") is the holiday celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of... Read More
