Events
Staff Community Dinner in the Sukkah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesThroughout the year, Ohavi Zedek's staff helps create meaningful Jewish experiences, welcomes newcomers, supports families, and keeps our community running each day. This special evening is an opportunity for staff, clergy, and their families to slow down, share a meal together, celebrate one another, and enjoy the beauty of the sukkah. If you're able, please... Read More
Mindful Movement: Iyengar Yoga with Nina
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTJoin Nina for an accessible, welcoming yoga practice that uses movement and breath to cultivate strength, awareness, and well-being. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and modifications are offered for all bodies. This session will: Emphasize well-being before performance Be accessible to beginners Begin with connection and reflection before moving into the yoga practice About... 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
20s & 30s Community Dinner in the Sukkah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWhether you’re new to Burlington, new to Jewish life, or simply looking to meet other Jewish young adults, we’d love to welcome you for a relaxed board game night in the sukkah. Hosted by Rabbi Ariel, Cantor Silverberg and OZ’s Henry Guckes, this gathering is all about building friendships and enjoying meaningful conversation in a... 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.
Shemini Atzeret
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAfter the joy of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret offers a quieter invitation. While it follows the week of Sukkot, it is a distinct holiday—one that encourages us to linger a little longer in sacred community before returning to everyday life. Jewish tradition imagines this final festival day as an opportunity to remain together just a little... Read More
Erev Simchat Torah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAs the High Holiday season draws to a close, we gather for one of Judaism’s most joyful celebrations. Simchat Torah—“Rejoicing with the Torah”—marks the completion of our annual cycle of Torah readings and the immediate beginning of a new one. The heart of the evening are the hakafot—seven joyful processions with the Torah scrolls. Rather... Read More
Simchat Torah
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAs the High Holiday season draws to a close, we gather for one of Judaism's most joyful celebrations. Simchat Torah—which means "Rejoicing with the Torah"—marks the completion of our annual cycle of Torah readings and the immediate beginning of a new one. Rather than placing the Torah back on the shelf, we celebrate it with... Read More
Jewish Journeys Learning
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United States
Jewish Journeys Consecration
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesDuring the evening we celebrate our newest Jewish Journeys Hebrew School students in a special Consecration ceremony. As they begin their lifelong journey of Jewish learning, they'll receive a special gift and be welcomed by our community with blessings and encouragement. It's a joyful reminder that Torah belongs to every generation and that Jewish learning... Read More
Jewish Journeys Ice Cream
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United States
Playgroup at OZ
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTLooking for a welcoming place to connect with other parents while your little one plays? Join us Monday mornings for Playgroup at OZ—a free community gathering for families with children ages 0–5. Enjoy toys, books, music, simple snacks, coffee, and plenty of time for children to play while parents and caregivers get to know one another.... Read More
OZ Village Committee Meeting
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