Events
Dona Rosenblatt Funeral
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWith great sadness, we share the passing of Dona Rosenblatt (Devorah Leah bat Bracha v'Avram), Mother of Tali Wimble. Dona died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The funeral will held at OZ on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 11am with a graveside service to follow at Ohavi Zedek Cemetery on North Avenue. המקום ינחם אתכם... Read More
Fourth Annual Pride Seder 2025
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTOur fourth annual Pride Seder is a ritual that chronicles the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, much like the Passover Seder, which retells the story of the liberation of the Jewish people. Register Here Join a diverse gathering of Vermont LGBTQ+ Jews, Jew-adjacent folks and allies to celebrate our coming out of bondage with songs, prayers,... 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
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
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 – My Mother’s Secret
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. My Mother's Secret by Alina Adams As her revolutionary neighbor mysteriously disappears during Josef Stalin's Great Terror purges, 18-year-old Regina... 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.
‘September’ Birthday / Anniversary Kiddush
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTPlease come to Shabbat on Saturday, September 13, 2025 to participate in a special Kiddush lunch honoring the congregants with September birthdays or anniversaries. A Kiddush lunch is a cherished tradition in our synagogue—a time to come together in joy and reflection after Shabbat services which are held from 9:15am-12:00pm. It is a meaningful opportunity... Read More
Selichot Evening of Learning and Music
Join us for an evening of learning and music to kick-off the High Holiday season. Composed by the greatest paytanim and medieval poets, these ancient prayers direct our hearts and minds towards the process of teshuvah (repentance). Meet the visiting rabbi - Rabbi Eytan Kenter - to be partnering with Cantor Silverberg for this service.... Read More
Jewish Journeys Learning
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United States
Fall Open House – Welcome / Welcome Back
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesOur fall kick off includes welcoming of new visitors, members who have joined OZ in recent years and a kick off of the school year. Enjoy delicious food. Attend a casual tour of OZ’s spaces. Connect with old and future friends! 10:10 am: Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem (George Little Park at corner of N... Read More