









Megillah Reading and Purim Celebration – 2025
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington

Week of Events
Sunday, March 9, 2025
- March 9, 2025 -Jewish Journeys (Hebrew School)
- March 9, 2025 -Can We Talk & Listen About Israel?
- March 9, 2025 -Shalom Shuk Annual Sale
- March 9, 2025 -Jewish Meditation Sits
- March 9, 2025 -Israeli Dancing – Drop In
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 we! YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONGOING SERIES OF FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ISRAEL. REGISTER HERE The goal is to engage and... Read More
Shalom Shuk Annual Sale
Join us on Sunday 3/9/2025 from 10am - 4pm for the Shalom Shuk Annual Sale, with 50% Off Winter Items! The Shalom Shuk (Marketplace of Peace) thrift store serves the local community and helps new immigrants and those in need. The Shuk is located in OZ’s historic renovated carriage barn, and is a premiere destination... Read More
Jewish Meditation Sits
The Baal Shem Tov is quoted as saying “Truly, you are where your mind is.” Jewish meditation, which dates back thousands of years, provides a way of cultivating a peaceful, loving, contented, and awakened life. This practice helps us see hidden mental habits that get in the way of being present with ourselves and others... Read More
Israeli Dancing – Drop In
Israeli 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
Monday, March 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025 -Can We Talk & Listen About Israel?
- March 11, 2025 -Intro to Hebrew Reading for Adults
- March 11, 2025 -OZ Book Club – Victory Parade
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 we! YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONGOING SERIES OF FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ISRAEL. REGISTER HERE The goal is to engage and... 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 particular key words and prayers. This series will also deepen your understanding of the prayers and the Israeli cultural context. This series takes place via... Read More
OZ Book Club – Victory Parade
The 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. Victory Parade by Leela Corman The author of the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Unterzakhn now gives us a heart-wrenching, phantasmagorical tale... Read More
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- March 12, 2025 -Midweek Mah Jongg
- March 12, 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
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, March 13, 2025
- March 13, 2025 -20s/30s – Megillah Mixer
- March 13, 2025 -Megillah Reading and Purim Celebration – 2025
20s/30s – Megillah Mixer
Megillah mixers in the upstairs classroom on 3/13 starting at 7, with Megillah reading at 7:30! Register Here
Megillah Reading and Purim Celebration – 2025
Join us for a joyous Purim celebration! We'll begin with the weekday Maariv evening service, followed by the reading of the Megillah. Afterward, we'll transition into a lively celebration with food, schmoozing, and dancing for those who feel like it. We'll celebrate the mitzvah of eating together and, of course, indulge in some delicious hamantaschen.... Read More
Friday, March 14, 2025
- March 14, 2025 -Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for our weekly Lay-Lead Kabbalat Shabbat service. Experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies with insights into the Shabbat tradition. This evening promises to be a serene and uplifting way to enter the holy day of rest, filled with community, connection, and spiritual renewal.... Read More
Saturday, March 15, 2025
- March 15, 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 members or b mitzvah families, where all are welcome. Saturday morning services begin at 9:15 AM.