JJ @ OZ classes meet

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

Come hear the story of Passover told by those who were there. Afterwards, we'll be making, baking and enjoying our very own matzo cooked on an open fire outside! Rumor has it that there will be ice cream too, 'cuz why not?

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 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

We will have a vendor here at OZ testing two different modern ‘assisted listening systems’. Both systems offer a hand-held device with headphones; as well as ability to connect with hearing aids or mobile phones. Those interested in helping us test these options are welcome to attend.

The Miller Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont presents its Annual Holocaust Commemoration Lecture, this year delivered by Lisa Moses Leff. Date and time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4pm Place: 338 Waterman Building, Burlington Info: Write to Jonathan Huener at [email protected] Lisa Moses Leff is a professor of history at American University... Read More

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

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

Two local historians and archivists from Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington, Jeff Potash, Ph.D., and Aaron Goldberg, J.D., will speak about the impact and legacy of Rabbi Max B. Wall (1915-2009). They will focus on his time as a U.S. Army chaplain in Europe during World War II and his work to construct the current... 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

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

A group of OZ members have expressed interest in discussing immigration, and exploring work that is happening in our community, projects members are working on, and possible action(s) to take in the future. This Zoom gathering will include an opportunity for each attendee to share the thoughts and any projects they are involved with, as... Read More

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

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. Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home by Fida Jiryis After the 1993 Oslo... Read More

Join us for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Aaron. Experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies. Rabbi Aaron Philmus will guide us with insights into the Shabbat tradition, lifting our spirits with timeless chants. This evening promises to be a serene and uplifting... 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.