


UVM Jewish Studies presents ‘Impossible Hope’ – a public lecture by Sayed Kashua
Waterman Building, 427 85 S Prospect St, Burlington







Week of Events
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- February 16, 2025 -Jewish Journeys (Hebrew School)
- February 16, 2025 -Can We Talk & Listen About Israel?
- February 16, 2025 -OZHS-Tu b’Shevat
- February 16, 2025 -20s/30s – Fashion Show and Cleanup
Can We Talk & Listen About Israel?
Are you nervous about sharing your views and beliefs about Israel? Do you want to be able to safely say to others at Ohavi Zedek how you feel? ...So do... Read More
OZHS-Tu b’Shevat
Its the Birthday of the Trees! Think about all that trees give us! Let's give a little back to them!
20s/30s – Fashion Show and Cleanup
A pre-Purim event. Find clothes for your costume and help do some tzedakah in the Shuk with an organizing project. Register Here
Monday, February 17, 2025
- February 17, 2025 -Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
- February 17, 2025 -Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- February 18, 2025 -OZ Board of Directors Meeting
- February 18, 2025 -UVM Jewish Studies presents ‘Impossible Hope’ – a public lecture by Sayed Kashua
- February 18, 2025 -Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults
OZ Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly 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
UVM Jewish Studies presents ‘Impossible Hope’ – a public lecture by Sayed Kashua
The journey of a Palestinian writer in Hebrew literature, journalism and popular culture. The challenges in addressing the Israeli readers and viewers to tell a Palestinian story. Sayed Kashua, a Professor at Emerson College, is a screenwriter, novelist, and essayist. He is the author of four novels, including, most recently, Track Changes (Grove/Atlantic Press, 2021) and one... Read More
Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults
Want to begin to read Hebrew? Want to brush up on your skills? Join with Rabbi Aaron, Cantor Silverberg and Lani Ravin to learn how to read Hebrew and in... Read More
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- February 19, 2025 -Midweek Mah Jongg
- February 19, 2025 -Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 1-3pm
- February 19, 2025 -Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group
- February 19, 2025 -Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 5:30-7:30pm
- February 19, 2025 -Evening 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
Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 1-3pm
Join our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Register Now!
Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group
This 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... Read More
Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 5:30-7:30pm
Join our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. In this five week class, students will learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. Upon completion, students will be able to play on their own or at OZ's drop-in games. Register Now!
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
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
- February 21, 2025 -Shabbat Chai
Shabbat Chai
Join us for Shabbat Chai, a vibrant and musical celebration of Shabbat that is open to everyone in our community. Led by Rabbi Aaron Philmus, Cantor Jessica Silverberg, and talented guest musicians, this special evening will be filled with festive prayers, live music, and a sense of togetherness as we welcome in the holy day.... Read More
Saturday, February 22, 2025
- February 22, 2025 -Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Our 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... Read More
