JJ @ OZ classes meet

Celebrate the joyous Purim holiday with the entire family with a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit! Here’s what we have planned for this amazing day: 10:15 - 10:30 AM: We’ll kick things off with a delightful Preschool Storytime with Clergy, where little ones can hear the Purim story come to life in... Read More

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.  

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

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

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

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 whatever stands out at the time. We are comforted by each other’s listening. If you would like to join, please fill out this form. 1:30-2:30,... Read More

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

Janie Cohen, past Director of UVM’s Fleming Museum, will present a slide talk on the work of four artists who experienced the Holocaust, and the ways it impacted their work. Included are Anselm Kiefer and Christian Boltanski, both born late in WWII; Henryk Ross, who clandestinely photographed life in the Lodz ghetto while serving as... Read More

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

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.