

Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington

















Zamru: Let Us Sing! A Musical Shabbat Experience
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington


Jewish Belief with Rabbi Ariel
Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary 188 North Prospect Street, BurlingtonWeek of Events
Sunday, March 15, 2026
- March 15, 2026 -Sunday Shacharit
- March 15, 2026 -Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
- March 15, 2026 -Bread For Peace – March 2026
- March 15, 2026 -Jewish Mindfulness/Meditation Sits
- March 15, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
- March 15, 2026 -Israeli Dancing – Drop In
Sunday Shacharit
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
Opening Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Do you feel heard? We welcome all Jewish identified adults to explore our feelings and reactions to the tensions in Israel/ Palestine today. We will use Jewish values, and Jewish and Palestinian writings as a basis for holding courageous conversations together. Coffee and goodies included. These 5 conversations will build on each other. Come to... Read More
Bread For Peace – March 2026
A fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Israel and Palestine. A partnership between communities, volunteers bake and sell bread in the community kitchens to benefit these medical relief organizations: United Hatzalah: first responders in Israel Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: medical care for children in Gaza and West Bank Our goal is to partner with a diverse... Read More
Jewish Mindfulness/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
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, March 16, 2026
- March 16, 2026An Evening of Israeli Culture
- March 16, 2026 -Vermont Jewish Poets: Monthly Workshop
- March 16, 2026Campapalooza – Virtual Jewish Summer Camp Fair
- March 16, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
An Evening of Israeli Culture
Celebrating Israeli music and culture with the Vermont community Join Shalom Alliance and Jewish Communities of Vermont (JCVT) for an Israeli Culture Night on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Ohavi Zedek. This special evening celebrates Israeli culture through the electrifying musical performance Ancestors Dance Too, featuring Chanan Ben Simon and Guy Barash,... Read More
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 Monday 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.
Campapalooza – Virtual Jewish Summer Camp Fair
Jewish Summer Camp Fair - Virtual Edition! Campapalooza is where families meet the people who make camp magic happen, connect with a vital part of Jewish life in our state, get answers about camp options and about affordability. Come see the many amazing Jewish camps in our region! Click here to register!
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. Ohavi Zedek’s minyan is traditional and egalitarian. Mincha and Maariv are recited at evening services when... Read More
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- March 17, 2026 -OZ Board of Directors Meeting
- March 17, 2026Reading For Resistance, Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky
- March 17, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
- March 17, 2026 -Siona Benjamin and her New Haggadah
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
Reading For Resistance, Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky
Burlington Clergy are working together to offer an interfaith book group to build community and reflect on ways to respond to crisis with moral and faith-full clarity. The Book: Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky When: Tuesdays at 5:30PM Feb. 24 - Beginning, Part I First Congregational BTV - 38 S.... 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
Siona Benjamin and her New Haggadah
Welcome into the artistic world of Siona Benjamin. Siona will share her richly illustrated, 2026 Haggadah, commissioned by Central Synagogue, NY. with some of her other work. Come learn about her unique perspective as an Indian-American-Jewish artist. She creates art that represents her transcultural and multicultural narrative, which has been shown in galleries, museums &... Read More
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026 -Midweek Mah Jongg
- March 18, 2026 -Elders Heart to Heart Conversation Group
- March 18, 2026 -UVM Presents: Blue Like Me, Art And Identity of Siona Benjamin
- March 18, 2026 -Women’s History Month: Liturgy & Inclusion
- March 18, 2026 -Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
- March 18, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
- March 18, 2026 -Adult Ed Committee Meeting
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
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 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
UVM Presents: Blue Like Me, Art And Identity of Siona Benjamin
Further information at UVM event site
Women’s History Month: Liturgy & Inclusion
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join Rabbi Ariel and Cantor Silverberg for a thoughtful exploration of how inclusive language has shaped our siddur (prayer book) and liturgy. Together, we’ll examine how feminist insights have influenced the words of our prayers—and how those changes shape our understanding of G-d and our tradition. All are... Read More
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
Adult Ed Committee Meeting
Those interested in joining or learning more about Adult Education should contact Nancy at [email protected]
Thursday, March 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
- March 19, 2026 -Religious / Spiritual Committee Meeting
- March 19, 2026 -The Climate Crisis: What You Should Know and What You Can (and Should) Do
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
The Climate Crisis: What You Should Know and What You Can (and Should) Do
What is Climate Change, how does it affect our health and life, and what we can do about it. Join climate change experts - and OZ members- Fred Kosnitsky and Susan Kaplan to learn and discuss this critical issue. Drop in these 5 monthly sessions on Thursday evenings. Attend as many as you can! Via... Read More
Friday, March 20, 2026
- March 20, 2026 -Zamru: Let Us Sing! A Musical Shabbat Experience
Zamru: Let Us Sing! A Musical Shabbat Experience
זַמְּרוּ לַה׳ בְּכִנּוֹר וְקוֹל זִמְרָה׃ Zamru l’Adonai b’Khinor v’Kol Zimrah Sing unto God with the music of strings and voices together (Psalm 98:5) Zamru: Let Us Sing is an invitation to break out in joyful song as a community. Please join us to welcome in Shabbat together at our new Zamru service— a spirited,... Read More
Saturday, March 21, 2026
- March 21, 2026 -Torah Study
- March 21, 2026 -Shabbat Morning Services
- March 21, 2026 -Jewish Belief with Rabbi Ariel
Torah Study
Join us on Saturday mornings to examine midrash and medieval commentators and Hassidic text to uncover the many layers of meaning in the torah together. Participants are encouraged to bring their own torah commentaries to share.
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.
Jewish Belief with Rabbi Ariel
Join with R' Ariel in a weekly class and discussion on Jewish belief-- topics will include G-d, revelation, the covenant, interfaith relations, social justice, and living a life of Torah. We welcome all to join and delve into these topics (and more), all sources in English and no background needed!