Events

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—which means "Rejoicing with the Torah"—marks the completion of our annual cycle of Torah readings and the immediate beginning of a new one.

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... 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

The Mizrahi Table: A Sephardic and Middle Eastern Cooking Series with Elliot Sion of The Wise Fool
Ohavi Zedek Kitchen 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTDiscover the rich flavors and traditions of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish cuisine in this hands-on cooking series led by Elliot Sion of The Wise Fool. Elliot grew up in a Middle Eastern Jewish household and has spent 20 years in the New England restaurant industry, much of it in Eastern Mediterranean kitchens. His personal connection... 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