Events
The Miller Center for Holocaust Studies: Lisa Leff on French-Jewish History
Waterman Building, 338 85 South PRospect Street, Burlington, VermontThe Miller Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont presents its Annual Holocaust Commemoration Lecture, this year delivered by Lisa Moses Leff. Date and time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4pm Place: 338 Waterman Building, Burlington Info: Write to Jonathan Huener at [email protected] Lisa Moses Leff is a professor of history at American University... Read More
Minyan (Online Evening)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOhavi Zedek offers regular minyan services to meet the worship needs of our community and especially to aid those members of our community who are reciting Kaddish in memory of a recently deceased loved one or on a Yahrzeit. Services are held Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:00 on Zoom. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian.... Read More
Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults
Want to begin to read Hebrew? Want to brush up on your skills? Join with Rabbi Aaron, Cantor Silverberg and Lani Ravin to learn how to read Hebrew and in particular key words and prayers. This series will also deepen your understanding of the prayers and the Israeli cultural context. This series takes place via... Read More
Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTStop by every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for Mah Jongg Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes
The Transformation of a Rabbi, A Synagogue, and Vermont’s Religious Landscape
Saint Michael's College's McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall 18 Campus Rd, Colchester, VT, United StatesTwo local historians and archivists from Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington, Jeff Potash, Ph.D., and Aaron Goldberg, J.D., will speak about the impact and legacy of Rabbi Max B. Wall (1915-2009). They will focus on his time as a U.S. Army chaplain in Europe during World War II and his work to construct the current... Read More
Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTEvening midweek Mah Jongg from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Please RSVP to [email protected] for availability Additionally, fill out this interest form to be notified for upcoming classes
Minyan (Online Evening)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOhavi Zedek offers regular minyan services to meet the worship needs of our community and especially to aid those members of our community who are reciting Kaddish in memory of a recently deceased loved one or on a Yahrzeit. Services are held Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:00 on Zoom. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian.... Read More
Immigration Conversation on Zoom
A group of OZ members have expressed interest in discussing immigration, and exploring work that is happening in our community, projects members are working on, and possible action(s) to take in the future. This Zoom gathering will include an opportunity for each attendee to share the thoughts and any projects they are involved with, as... Read More
Minyan (Online Evening)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOhavi Zedek offers regular minyan services to meet the worship needs of our community and especially to aid those members of our community who are reciting Kaddish in memory of a recently deceased loved one or on a Yahrzeit. Services are held Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:00 on Zoom. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian.... Read More
OZ Book Club – Stranger in My Own Land
ZoomThe OZ Monthly Book Club meets monthly and welcomes adult readers. Book selections are determined by the group, with topics that are related to Jewish themes and concepts. Join these casual discussions about the book. Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home by Fida Jiryis After the 1993 Oslo... Read More
Kabbalat Shabbat
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Aaron. Experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies. Rabbi Aaron Philmus will guide us with insights into the Shabbat tradition, lifting our spirits with timeless chants. This evening promises to be a serene and uplifting... Read More
Shabbat Morning Services
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOur Shabbat morning service is traditional egalitarian with new melodies and kavannot (spiritual intentions) introduced and incorporated. Following services, we often host a Kiddush – a lunch donated by synagogue members or b mitzvah families, where all are welcome. Saturday morning services begin at 9:15 AM.
Pesach Day I Morning Service
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesPesach Community Seder
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesMenu Charoset (Ashkenazi apple/walnut and Sephardic date and fruit) Gefilte Fish with Horseradish/Green Salad Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup Roasted Red Potatoes Apple Kugel Roasted Asparagus Tsimmes (carrots and sweet potatoes) Brisket (oh so tender!) Salmon Flourless Chocolate Cake Chocolate Matzah Crunch Almond Macaroons Fresh Fruit Wine/Grape Juice Coffee/Tea By reservation only, please RSVP. The seder... Read More