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High Holy Day Niggun Singing Circle
Singing gathering that will include our clergy and include light learning and discussion of liturgy. 6:30-7 Light meal / meet and greet 7-8:30 Singing gathering (includes learning / discussion of liturgy) This event will be followed by an optional short havdalah service from 8:30 to 8:45pm. Register Here
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 Mikveh
Reset the year together in a way that combines ancient tradition and a classical Vermont experience - a dip in Lake Champlain. Join our clergy for a ritual immersion at the Oakledge Park Cove near the upper Pavilion. Please bring a swim suit, a towel, water shoes (recommended) and clothes to change into. You may... Read More
S’lichot at Temple Sinai
Join Rabbi Aaron Philmus and Rabbi David Edleson for singing, prayer and sharing. We will enter the Days of Awe in melody. Come sing and pray and share the spirit of renewal.
20s & 30s Wine & 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! Click here to RSVP
Erev Shabbat Rosh Hashanah Service
Join us to welcome Shabbat and the New Year with our Erev Rosh Hashanah service! This service will include Ma’ariv. Please click here to access our digital Mahzor prayer book. To receive links to Zoom & Livestream, please be sure to register here and check your confirmation email.
Shabbat Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service
Welcome the New Year and celebrate Shabbat with our Rosh Hashanah morning service. This service will include the Shacharit, Torah reading and Musaf. (Due to Shabbat, there will be no shofar blowing on this day) Please click here to access our digital Mahzor prayer book. Here is the link to our High Holy Day Hand Out 2023-5784 To... Read More
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, weather-dependent and in the yurt in the event of rain.
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 service, our whole community will come together in the OZ main sanctuary for a short portion of the service. This year there will be no shofar blowing on Day 1 because... Read More
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service
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! Shofar blowing will take place on day 2 this year. Please click here to access our digital Mahzor prayer book. Here is the link to... Read More
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 yurt in the event of rain.
Rosh Hashanah by the Lake
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 1 College St, Burlington, VT, United StatesJoin us for a joyful Rosh Hashanah experience at the ECHO Center on the Burlington waterfront! Enjoy Jewish stories, skits and songs, hear the shofar sound, dip apples in honey, and more! This event is co-led by OZ’s clergy, including our new rabbi, Rabbi Aaron Philmus, and talented community members/story tellers Grace Oedel, Sharon Panitch, Phinneus Sonin and many more. Jewish? Adjacent? Curious? Join us for this day of Awe-some! This friendly event is suitable for those ages 0 to 118. Everyone is welcome! Read more and... Read More