Events
Erev Tisha B’Av Service
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
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.
Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Thursdays
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. Thursdays, 10am - 12pm: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 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!
Tisha B’Av Afternoon Service
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.
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
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
Torah Study
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us on Saturday mornings to examine midrash and medieval commentators and Hassidic text to uncover the many layers of meaning in the torah together. Participants are encouraged to bring their own torah commentaries to share.
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.
A Sojourn through the Siddur
Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesLet’s take a sojourn through the siddur! Together, we will take our time, going page by page to better understand our prayers, their meaning, structure, theology, choreography, and any questions you can think of. All are welcome to participate, with all texts being available in translation and no background knowledge necessary! Saturdays, at 12:45 PM... Read More
Sunday Shacharit
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
Open House at the Browns’ – Summer 2026
Open House at the Home of the Browns Where: The Browns' home in St. Albans, VT. When: Sunday, July 26, 2026 at noon. Sit on the porch and enjoy the view! Schmooze with your friends! Hike if you like! Plenty to eat! The lox will flow like water! Please RSVP Here
Bread For Peace – July 2026
Ohavi Zedek Kitchen 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTA fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Israel and Palestine. A partnership between communities, volunteers bake and sell bread in the community kitchens to benefit these medical relief organizations: United Hatzalah: first responders in Israel Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank Our goal is to partner with a diverse... 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... 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... 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... Read More