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
Special Folkdance Workshop with visiting teacher Riki Adivi
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTFor one evening only, renowned folkdance teacher, Riki Adivi will be visiting Burlington and will present a workshop. She will teach Israeli and international dances over the course of an hour and a half. Most of the dances will be simple and suitable for beginners. Join us in the OZ social hall from 7:30-9:30 PM... Read More
OZ Book Club 2025 – Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz
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. Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz: A Graphic Family Memoir of Trauma & Inheritance by Ari Richter Never Again Will... Read More
Summer Day Camp @ OZ
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT, United StatesCampers, 5-9 years old, get to have some good old fashioned summer fun at OZ - arts and crafts, science and nature, drama, sports, playground time, guest speakers, field trips with plenty of time to just be kids! Snacks and lunch provided for everyone.
Friday Morning Tea, Coffee, and Conversation
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington, VTEvery Friday this Summer | 10:00–11:00 AM | Social Hall As part of our commitment to building a more connected and transparent community, we’re excited to invite you to a new weekly opportunity to gather, share, and be heard. Every Friday morning this summer, join us for an informal Tea & Coffee Hour at OZ. Whether... Read More
Bread For Peace – August 2025
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
Shabbat in the Park – with Temple Sinai at Veteran’s Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Park 1000 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT, United StatesEveryone welcome! We are excited to be hosting outdoor services in our region this summer. This gathering with Temple Sinai will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Please bring chairs and/or blankets and a vegetarian dish or nosh of your choice! 6 pm - Service 7 pm - Vegetarian Potluck *We know some days are too... 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.
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
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
KlezKanada’s 30th Anniversary Summer Retreat
Le P'tit Bonheur 1721 Chemin du Lac Quenouille, Lac-Supérieur, Quebec, CanadaWe're happy to share the following information from our friends at KlezKanada who are promoting the 30th Anniversary of their Summer Retreat in Quebec! KlezKanada is excited to announce its 30th Anniversary Summer Retreat from August 18-24 in Lantier, Quebec! Over the past 30 years, KlezKanada has become one of the world’s most recognized Yiddish... 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.