Events

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 – Kantika
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. Kantika by Elizabeth Graver A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries, Kantika―“song” in Ladino―follows the joys and... Read More

Kabbalat Shabbat
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Aaron and Cantor Silverberg. Experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies. Rabbi Aaron Philmus will guide us with insights into the Shabbat tradition, while Cantor Jessica Silverberg’s powerful voice will lift our spirits with timeless... Read More

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.

Yoga Body, Jewish Mind – in the Yurt
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTLed by community member Peggy Price, RYT-200, and creator of Yoga Body, Jewish Mind. Class with be held in the OZ Yurt and will start with mindfulness breathing exercises, slow flow yoga, and concludes with a discussion and chevruta (partner) discussion of a Jewish text. This is a multi-level yoga class perfect for beginners and... Read More

Summer Mindfulness Meditation Led by Zac Ispa-Landa – Session 1 of 3 (in the Samuelson Seiger Sanctuary, not the Yurt)
Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin Zac Ispa-Landa who will lead three summer mindfulness sessions. This is a multi-level class, perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners. This program is secular in nature and open to all. No special clothing or gear needed. Chairs are available, and you’re welcome to bring a meditation cushion or whatever helps you feel comfortable. We... Read More

Cemetery Cleanup on Father’s Day
Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery 316 Patchen Rd, South Burlington, VTJoin the Cemetery Committee volunteers for a spring cemetery gravestone and grounds clean-up, that will include raking and moving downed branches to help prepare the lawn for good spring growth. Please bring gloves and optionally, a rake.

OZ Singing Circle in the Yurt
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTCome Sing with Us in the Yurt (weather permitting)! 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.

OZ Singing Circle in the Yurt
OZ Yurt 188 North Prospect St, Burlington, VTCome Sing with Us in the Yurt (weather permitting)! 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

Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
Vermont Jewish Poets is a monthly poetry workshop open to any Vermont poet identifying as Jewish. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm on Zoom. Join a welcoming space where we give and receive constructive feedback on poems-in-progress. Please register here.

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

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

Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group
ZoomThis one hour conversation continues monthly on Zoom. We are a gathering of elders. We share and reflect on what is most important to us about aging, grandparenting, parenting and whatever stands out at the time. We are comforted by each other’s listening. If you would like to join, please fill out this form. 1:30-2:30,... Read More