Events
ChaiLights – End of Life Traditions Discussion
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesAs parents, we spend so much of our lives nurturing and protecting our children. In Jewish tradition, there is a parallel, sacred duty of protection and care that takes place at the very end of life. This presentation, by OZ Board President Lynda Siegel, offers a gentle and informative introduction to the Chevra Kadisha (Sacred... Read More
Jewish Journeys Learning
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesCub Scout Pack 118
OZHS Classroom 5 + 6 188 North Prospect St, BurlingtonScouts at OZ has launched! Families with children in grades K-5 are invited to join. Meetings are generally once a month, with many activities in the works. Learn more / sign up here.
OZ Singing Circle
OZ Mural / Lost MuralCome Sing with Us! We're a group of people who want to join together in a circle and connect by singing Niggunim (wordless melodies), chants and prayers. No concerts, no auditions, no judgement. We will smile and sing together. Contact Gigi / Judy if you'd like to chat.
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
Vermont Jewish Poets 2026 Winter Reading Series – Lin Rae Lampert, Toni Ortner, Judith Taylor
VJP readings are designed to deepen our connections as a community. Each poet will read for 15 minutes, followed by a brief period of audience comments. A list of the readers and bios is below. Zoom link is here Accessibility Services for our readings include: Automated closed captioning available Verbal Description of self and surroundings... Read More
YIVO Presents: Holocaust Distortion in Poland, A Comparative European Perspective
Holocaust distortion in Poland involves reshaping or minimizing facts about the Holocaust, often emphasizing Polish victimhood while obscuring instances of local collaboration, participation, or indifference. It appears in political rhetoric, memory laws, public commemorations, and attacks on critical scholarship. YIVO’s Poland vs. Holocaust History series examines these dynamics and situates the Polish case within a... Read More
Reading For Resistance, Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky
Burlington Clergy are working together to offer an interfaith book group to build community and reflect on ways to respond to crisis with moral and faith-full clarity. The Book: Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky When: Tuesdays at 5:30PM Feb. 24 - Beginning, Part I First Congregational BTV - 38 S.... Read More
Special 2-part Book Discussion on ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ by Peter Beinart
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesPlease join us for a facilitated discussion on this important book. All are welcome, regardless of belief and experience with the topic. We'll reflect on Jewish identity, grief, and moral complexity after years of war in Gaza, using curiosity rather than debate. We hope you attend both sessions so we can dive deep. (A copy... 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
The Funeral of Mindy Wall Evnin
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesWe are saddened to announce the passing of Mindy Wall Evnin, Mindel Rivka bat Harav Meir Barukh u'Miriam, z"l, the daughter of Rabbi Max B. Wall, z”l, and Miriam Peyser Wall, z”l, and the sister of Naomi Novak and Gregory Novak, Shira Wall Antonoff and Richard Antonoff. She also leaves behind her beloved nieces and nephews Rebecca Novak and Ernestine Carter, Jefferey Novak and... 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