Events

Vermont Jewish Poets – Summer Gathering 2026
Beth Jacob Synagogue 10 Harrison Ave, Montpelier, VT, United StatesSummer Gathering 2026 July 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Beth Jacob Synagogue 10 Harrison Ave., Montpelier, VT 05602 A day to read our poems and share creative sources, to write and to deepen connection. Our time together this year includes member-led generative workshops, options for structured conversation about being Jewish poets here and... Read More

Lake Monsters Baseball Game Community Outing 2026
Centennial Field, Burlington, VT 98 University Rd, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us at the Vermont Lake Monsters baseball game on Sunday July 19th. The game is at Centennial Field, Burlington, VT and will begin at 5:05 pm. Tickets for our group are behind home plate, and can be purchased for $10 each, including kosher hot dogs. Invite your friends and family! Purchase Tickets Here Your tickets can be... 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

Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
Vermont Jewish Poets is a monthly poetry workshop open to any Vermont poet identifying as Jewish. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm on Zoom. Join a welcoming space where we give and receive constructive feedback on poems-in-progress. Please register here.

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 Village Coffee Klatch – “The Magic Portal of Jewish Artists”
As you know, the OZ Village Committee is exploring ways to support and enable our congregation’s older adults to live safely and comfortably in their own homes as they age. Since social programming has emerged as a path to fulfill those goals, the OZV coffee klatch team is continuing to sponsor a series of “klatches”... Read More

OZ Board of Directors Meeting
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesMonthly meeting of OZ’s Board of Directors. Meetings are planned to run from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in person and on Zoom. When possible meetings include a small group meal prior to the start time. All OZ members are welcome to attend open portions... 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

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

Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Wednesdays
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. Wednesdays, 5pm - 7pm: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Register Here!

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

Erev Tisha B’Av Service (In-person only)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAn evening of solemn contemplation and commemoration of the destruction of the Temples and the tragedies that have befallen us since. The evening service will include ma'ariv, the reading of Eikha (Lamentations), and singing of kinot (liturgical dirges). In-person only.

Tisha B’Av Morning Service (In-person only)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesTisha B'Av shacharit is a solemn, mournful service. Unlike regular weekday mornings, we do not wear a tallit or tefillin during the service. The liturgy features the chanting of kinot (elegies) and a special Torah reading. In-person only.

Tisha B’Av Afternoon Service (In-person only)
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesTisha B’Av minchah is unique in that we wear a tallit and tefillin. We also have a special Torah and Haftarah reading for fast days. We will conclude with ma’ariv and mourners kaddish. In-person only.

Kabbalat Shabbat
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service to experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies. This evening promises to be a serene and uplifting way to enter the holy day of rest, filled with community, connection, and spiritual renewal. Joining by Zoom? Please make your full... Read More