Events
Family Shabbat Morning Service
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTCome and join us on this Shabbat journey through the Saturday morning service led by Naomi! We'll sing prayers and songs, get our bodies moving and learn about the weekly Torah portion by building our very own (temporary) mishkan! We'll join with the clergy led service at the end and then enjoy kiddush lunch together.
Jewish Belief with Rabbi Ariel
Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin with R' Ariel in a weekly class and discussion on Jewish belief-- topics will include G-d, revelation, the covenant, interfaith relations, social justice, and living a life of Torah. We welcome all to join and delve into these topics (and more), all sources in English and no background needed!
Sunday Shacharit
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
Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesDo you feel heard? We welcome all Jewish identified adults to explore our feelings and reactions to the tensions in Israel/ Palestine today. We will use Jewish values, and Jewish and Palestinian writings as a basis for holding courageous conversations together. Coffee and goodies included. These 5 conversations will build on each other. Come to... Read More
Bread For Peace – March 2026
Ohavi Zedek Kitchen 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTA fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Israel and Palestine. A partnership between communities, volunteers bake and sell bread in the community kitchens to benefit these medical relief organizations: United Hatzalah: first responders in Israel Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank Our goal is to partner with a diverse... 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
Israeli Dancing – Drop In
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesIsraeli folkdance is a joyous folk art form that is easy to start and difficult to stop. It draws from many cultures and expresses itself in dances that range in complexity and speed. See this article for more information. Join hosts Adele, Lani and Mitch and a friendly friendly group of people that gathers periodically... Read More
An Evening of Israeli Culture
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesCelebrating Israeli music and culture with the Vermont community Join Shalom Alliance and Jewish Communities of Vermont (JCVT) for an Israeli Culture Night on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Ohavi Zedek. This special evening celebrates Israeli culture through the electrifying musical performance Ancestors Dance Too, featuring Chanan Ben Simon and Guy Barash,... 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 Monday 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.
Campapalooza – Virtual Jewish Summer Camp Fair
Jewish Summer Camp Fair - Virtual Edition! Campapalooza is where families meet the people who make camp magic happen, connect with a vital part of Jewish life in our state, get answers about camp options and about affordability. Come see the many amazing Jewish camps in our region! Click here to register!
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. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian. Mincha and Maariv are recited at evening services when... 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
OZ Board of Directors Meeting
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesMonthly meeting of OZ’s Board of Directors. Meetings are planned to run from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in person and on Zoom. When possible meetings include a small group meal prior to the start time. All OZ members are welcome to attend open portions... 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
Siona Benjamin and her New Haggadah
Welcome into the artistic world of Siona Benjamin. Siona will share her richly illustrated, 2026 Haggadah, commissioned by Central Synagogue, NY. with some of her other work. Come learn about her unique perspective as an Indian-American-Jewish artist. She creates art that represents her transcultural and multicultural narrative, which has been shown in galleries, museums &... Read More