High Holy Days
Simchat Torah
Morning service includes Shacharit, Hallel, Hakafot (dancing with the Torah), Torah reading, Musaf.
OZHS Simchat Torah Consecration
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us to officially welcome all of our new Hebrew School students to the synagogue community and recognize our Kitah Zayin kids! Dance with the torahs and ice cream for all!
Rosh Chodesh ELUL: Entering the Month of Longing
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOZ is pleased to collaborate with Congregation Ruach haMaqom on this project, Rosh Chodesh ELUL: entering the month of longing. On the New Moon of ELUL prior to Rosh Hashanah, our tradition invites us to do a deep spiritual immersion in order to arrive at the Holy Days refreshed and primed to do the deeper... Read More
This Session Cancelled: High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesPlease note, this session has been cancelled. The other two sessions will take place as planned. A 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... Read More
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... Read More
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 Hashana 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 will be available soon. Our Zoom... Read More
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. Link for Digital Mahzor Prayer Book coming soon Link for... 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, weather-dependent and in the yurt in the event of... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Youth Service
This service is for children ages 6-11 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent. After the service, our whole community will come... Read More
OZ’s Rosh Hashanah by the Lake 2024 – At Hula Lakeside
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, 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
