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Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
Rosh Chodesh ELUL: Entering the Month of Longing
Rosh Chodesh ELUL: Entering the Month of Longing
OZ is pleased to collaborate with Congregation Ruach haMaqom on this project, Rosh Chodesh ELUL: entering the month of longing. On the New Moon of ELUL prior to Rosh Hashanah,... Read More
3 events,
Midweek Mah Jongg
Midweek Mah Jongg
Stop 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
Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Evening 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)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Rabbi Aaron for a joyful, instrumental Friday Night service. Join in-person or on Zoom (link below). Joining by Zoom? Please make your full first and last name viewable on... Read More
6 events,
Full Circle Pride Pancake Breakfast
Full Circle Pride Pancake Breakfast
Register Here Join us for a pancake breakfast, "drag brunch" and fund raiser! Enjoy pancakes while helping raise money for Full Circle Preschool. We will have signs & sign-making supplies... Read More
Pride Parade March 2024
Pride Parade March 2024
Sunday, September 8, OZ’s annual group march will take place in Burlington’s Pride Parade as we support the LGBTQ+ community. New Meeting Location & Time this Year: St. Paul Street between College St. and Main St; just next to City Hall Park - Please arrive by 11:30 am. New this year, we will be meeting... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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
1 event,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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
4 events,
Elders Writing About Their Lives
Elders Writing About Their Lives
At this juncture in life’s journey, elders have a unique perspective on the lives we’ve lived and our thoughts and feelings about that. This writing group welcomes first time or continuing participants. We’ll use thoughtful writing prompts and rich discussion to help us knit together the story of our lives. Led by Pat Doherty, we’ll... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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
Roots: Two Truths in One Heart Two People in One Land
Roots: Two Truths in One Heart Two People in One Land
A collaboration of groups are pleased to present this power presentation at the UVM Campus on September 10, 2024. Register Here
This Session Cancelled: High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
This Session Cancelled: High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
Please note, this session has been cancelled. The other two sessions will take place as planned. A two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place on Tuesday evenings September 10 and 24, at 7:30 to 8:30 PM. In OZ's Yurt or Sanctuary depending on weather. The program will be led by members of our... Read More
4 events,
Midweek Mah Jongg
Midweek Mah Jongg
Stop 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
Third Annual Pride Seder 2024
Third Annual Pride Seder 2024
Register Here Our third annual Pride Seder is a ritual that chronicles the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, much like the Passover Seder, which retells the story of the liberation of the Jewish people. New This Year: More Family Friendly Start Time! Join a diverse gathering of Vermont LGBTQ+ Jews, Jew-adjacent folks and allies to celebrate... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
OZ Book Club
OZ Book Club
Sunday, January 21 2024 at 12:15 pm The Unfinished Corner by Dani Colman Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, one corner of it was left unfinished.... Read More
1 event,
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Rabbi Aaron for a joyful, instrumental Friday Night service. Join in-person or on Zoom (link below). Joining by Zoom? Please make your full first and last name viewable on... Read More
5 events,
OZ’s Fall 2024 Open House – Welcome / Welcome Back
OZ’s Fall 2024 Open House – Welcome / Welcome Back
Our fall kick off includes welcoming of new visitors, members who have joined OZ in recent years and a kick off of the school year. Enjoy delicious food. Attend a... Read More
Jewish Journeys First Day
Jewish Journeys First Day
Today we take this year's first step in our Jewish Journey! Parents, please be sure to plan on staying with us this morning to connect with teachers and each other!
Introduction to Jewish Contemplative Practice
Introduction to Jewish Contemplative Practice
Register Here Judaism has a rich, ancient tradition of contemplative practices, designed to cultivate wisdom, compassion, peacefulness, spiritual connectedness, and inner freedom. These time-honored practices complement and enrich the... Read More
OZ’s Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem
OZ’s Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem
Register Here Especially organized for newer OZ members (but open to all), we're pleased to offer this Walking Tour of Little Jerusalem, starting at 10:15 at George Little Park, on the corners of N Winooski, Archibald and Bright Streets. Our own historian and former Archivist Aaron Goldberg will lead this tour, to tell and show... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
OZ Board of Directors Meeting
OZ Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meeting of OZ's Board of Directors. 2024 meetings are planned to run from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
4 events,
Midweek Mah Jongg
Midweek Mah Jongg
Stop 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
Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Evening 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)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
Zoë Keating: OZ Concert to Benefit Full Circle Preschool
Zoë Keating: OZ Concert to Benefit Full Circle Preschool
Click Here for Tickets Join us for a special evening performance with Zoë Keating, consisting of roughly an hour of performance and a short discussion. Guests will have the option... Read More
2 events,
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Come sing, clap, and dance your way into Shabbat with your baby, toddler, or preschooler! And don't forget a vegetarian dish to share! (No tree nuts or peanuts please!) If you're busy and can't bring a dish, please come anyway. If you can bring extra food, please do.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Rabbi Aaron for a joyful, instrumental Friday Night service. Join in-person or on Zoom (link below). Joining by Zoom? Please make your full first and last name viewable on... Read More
5 events,
Chai Lights: Confronting Antisemitism in Schools
Chai Lights: Confronting Antisemitism in Schools
Register Now! This Sunday morning discussion will be led by OZ’s Kulanu workgroup, who will provide details of some recent school incidents and advice for talking to kids about antisemitism.... Read More
Cemetery Prayers
Cemetery Prayers
We will gather at the Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery on Patchen Road for a brief Memorial Service and graveside prayers for loved ones.
Community Mikvah
Community Mikvah
Register Here Reset the year together in a way that combines ancient tradition and a classical Vermont experience – a dip in Lake Champlain. Join a group of community members... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
High Holiday Learning Series: Cultivating Spiritual Contemplative Practices
A two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place on Tuesday evenings September 10 and 24, at 7:30 to 8:30 PM. In OZ's Yurt or Sanctuary depending on weather. The program will be led by members of our mindfulness team and clergy who are experienced in the disciplines. Register Here Program Details Judaism has... Read More
4 events,
Midweek Mah Jongg
Midweek Mah Jongg
Stop 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
Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
Evening 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)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Lunch and Learn // A Storytelling Lunch Hour // Sept. 26, 2024
Lunch and Learn // A Storytelling Lunch Hour // Sept. 26, 2024
Please Register Here to Help Us Plan Before turning to fiction writing, Lenny Levine enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a recording studio singer and composer of many jingles, such as McDonald’s, Lipton Tea, and Jeep. His stories have been widely published in literary magazines and journals, and he received a Pushcart Prize nomination for... Read More
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Rabbi Aaron for a joyful, instrumental Friday Night service. Join in-person or on Zoom (link below). Joining by Zoom? Please make your full first and last name viewable on... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
1 event,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
2 events,
Minyan (Online)
Minyan (Online)
Ohavi 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... Read More
5 events,
High Holiday Food Drive
Each year our community comes together for a food drive to help those in need. 2024 marks our fourth annual drive, which will take place October 2nd through October 12th. The 2023 drive produced over 1,000 pounds of food donated to Feeding Chittenden! Help collect food for Feeding Champlain Valley. Recycled plastic and cloth bags... Read More
Midweek Mah Jongg
Midweek Mah Jongg
Stop 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
20s/30s – Wine and Cheese in the Yurt
20s/30s – Wine and Cheese in the Yurt
Join our 20s & 30s Group for wine, cheese & Rosh Hashanah classics like apples and honey! Feel free to join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services following the event!... Read More
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Join us to welcome in the New Year with our Erev Rosh Hashanah service! This service will include Ma’ariv. Our digital Mahzor prayer book and zoom link will be emailed to those who register in advance.
7 events,
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Services
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Services
Welcome the New Year and celebrate Shabbat with our Rosh Hashanah morning service. This service will include the Shacharit, Torah reading and Musaf. Zoom Links and our digital Mahzor prayer book will be provided to those who register for High Holy Days. Also note these programs that take place on this day: Tot Service - Ages 0-5 &... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside. In the event of rain we will move inside to the Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary. After the program, our whole community will come together in the OZ main sanctuary for a short portion of the... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Youth Service
Rosh Hashanah Youth Service
This service is for children ages 6-11 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent. After the program, our whole community will come together in the OZ main sanctuary for a short portion of the service. Please see our full High Holy Day program summary here. and our... Read More
OZ’s Rosh Hashanah by the Lake 2024 – At Hula Lakeside
OZ’s Rosh Hashanah by the Lake 2024 – At Hula Lakeside
Register Here Join us for a joyful Rosh Hashanah experience at a new location this year (inside Hula overlooking the beautiful Burlington waterfront)! Enjoy Jewish stories, skits and songs, hear the shofar sound, dip apples in honey, and more in a warm, joyful setting! This event is co-led by OZ’s clergy, including our new Cantor... Read More
Tashlich 2024
Tashlich 2024
Traditional Tashlich Service of symbolically casting our sins into the water. We will provide pebbles for a more eco-friendly option. This short program will take place at the Surf Club Beach at Hula on Lakeside Ave. It will take place right at the end for our Rosh Hashanah By The Lake event inside Hula. Attend... Read More
4 events,
Rosh Hashana Day 2 Services
Rosh Hashana Day 2 Services
Join us for our Day 2 Rosh Hashanah Shacharit Service. All are welcome to this relaxed continuation of our Rosh Hashanah prayers and celebration of renewal and a sweet New Year! Digital Mahzor Prayer book will be available soon Zoom Links and our digital Mahzor prayer book will be provided to those who register for High... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Tot Service
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Tot Service
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent and in the Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary in the event of rain.
Erev Shabbat Shavuah
Erev Shabbat Shavuah
Join us to welcome Shabbat and the New Year with our Erev Shabbat Shavuah service! Our Digital Mahzor Prayer Book will be available soon. Links to our Zoom and Livestream will be available soon.
