




Feen Lecture 2025 – Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington



Lunch and Learn // Last Messages from the Dying // May 15, 2025
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington


Vermont Holocaust Memorial presents “Anne Frank: A History for Today”
Williston Central Middle School

Shabbat Chai🔥With Lag BaOmer Bonfire
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington +1 more
Week of Events
Sunday, May 11, 2025
- May 11, 2025 -Jewish Journeys (Hebrew School)
- May 11, 2025 -Minyan (Online Evening)
- May 11, 2025 -Israeli Dancing – Drop In
Minyan (Online Evening)
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
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, May 12, 2025
- May 12, 2025 -Minyan (Online Evening)
Minyan (Online Evening)
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
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- May 13, 2025 -Minyan (Online Evening at 6:30pm)
- May 13, 2025 -Feen Lecture 2025 – Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?
Minyan (Online Evening at 6:30pm)
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. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian. Mincha and Maariv are recited at evening services when... Read More
Feen Lecture 2025 – Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?
The A. Pearly & Edith C. Feen Lecture Series presents Rabbi Jill Jacobs as the 2025 speaker. CEO of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights Among Forward’s Top 50 influential American Jews Author of “Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community” Why is Antisemitism at the Center... Read More
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- May 14, 2025 -Midweek Mah Jongg
- May 14, 2025 -Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
- May 14, 2025 -Minyan (Online Evening)
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
Minyan (Online Evening)
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
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- May 15, 2025 -Lunch and Learn // Last Messages from the Dying // May 15, 2025
- May 15, 2025 -Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 2-4pm
- May 15, 2025 -Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 5-7pm
- May 15, 2025Vermont Holocaust Memorial presents “Anne Frank: A History for Today”
- May 15, 2025 -Minyan (Online Evening)
Lunch and Learn // Last Messages from the Dying // May 15, 2025
The dying process is daunting and brings forth a plethora of emotions that are felt by all. While there are signs that indicate when someone has reached the end stages of the dying process, the most moving indicator is called “abstract speech.” Often overlooked, abstract speech offers an opportunity for a final connection with the... Read More
Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 2-4pm
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!
Mah Jongg Beginner Class | 5-7pm
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!
Vermont Holocaust Memorial presents “Anne Frank: A History for Today”
In this time of rising antisemitism, two Vermont middle school students, Josie Raynes and Avery Peabody, are ensuring their peers understand that it was antisemitism that brought about the Holocaust. For their Mitzvah Project, Josie and Avery have joined with the Anne Frank Center of the University of South Carolina to bring a very special traveling exhibit,... Read More
Minyan (Online Evening)
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
Friday, May 16, 2025
- May 16, 202520s/30s – Lag BaOmer Bonfire
- May 16, 2025 -Shabbat Chai🔥With Lag BaOmer Bonfire
20s/30s – Lag BaOmer Bonfire
A gathering for those in their 20s and 30 will take place in the yurt at 5:30 pm. Come together to meet friends old and. Then you are invited to attend the community-wide Shabbat Chai🔥Lag Bomer Bonfire and dinner. (If you will attend the meal, please register here.) Register Here
Shabbat Chai🔥With Lag BaOmer Bonfire
Join us for Shabbat Chai / Lag BaOmer, 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... Read More
Saturday, May 17, 2025
- May 17, 2025 -Julia Arendt B Mitzvah
- May 17, 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.