


Author Talk and Book Signing: Beyond the Politics of Contempt
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington
Depolarizing Ourselves – A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington








Lunch and Learn // OZ Teen Service Trip and Adventures in Guatemala in Photos and Words
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, BurlingtonKulanu presents Navigating Israel Speaker Series – Defining Zionism: From Herzl to Mamdani
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington



Week of Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- October 11, 2026 -Sunday Shacharit
- October 11, 2026 -Jewish Journeys Learning
- October 11, 2026 -Jewish Mindfulness Sit
- October 11, 2026 -Author Talk and Book Signing: Beyond the Politics of Contempt
- October 11, 2026 -Depolarizing Ourselves – A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels
- October 11, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
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
Jewish Mindfulness Sit
Have you ever meditated in a Jewish context? Come join us for mindfulness meditation, hebrew chanting, and community connection. You just might leave a little more refreshed, a little less stressed, and with more patience for the ones you love. This sit is led by Lindsay Foreman (they/them) who is a parent, psychotherapist, and mindfulness... Read More
Author Talk and Book Signing: Beyond the Politics of Contempt
Local Vermont author Dr. Beth Malow will discuss her award-winning book followed by a Q and A. Learn how you can transform the politics of contempt into the politics of hope in your relationships as well as make a difference in your community and nation. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the... Read More
Depolarizing Ourselves – A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels
Depolarizing Ourselves especially for our Jewish community A facilitated workshop from Braver Angels (braverangels.org) This workshop is designed to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. By “polarization,” we don’t mean healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are talking about how we regard and talk about... 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
Monday, October 12, 2026
- October 12, 2026 -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, October 13, 2026
- October 13, 2026 -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
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- October 14, 2026 -Midweek Mah Jongg
- October 14, 2026 -Lost Mural Tour – UVM
- October 14, 2026 -Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Wednesdays
- October 14, 2026 -Evening Midweek Mah Jongg
- October 14, 2026 -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
Mah Jongg Beginner Class – Wednesdays
Join our beginner Mah Jongg class, taught by Lynda Siegel. Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 and 11/11. 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 Here!
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, October 15, 2026
- October 15, 2026 -Mindful Movement: Iyengar Yoga with Nina
- October 15, 2026 -Lunch and Learn // OZ Teen Service Trip and Adventures in Guatemala in Photos and Words
- October 15, 2026 -Kulanu presents Navigating Israel Speaker Series – Defining Zionism: From Herzl to Mamdani
- October 15, 2026 -Minyan (Online Evening)
Mindful Movement: Iyengar Yoga with Nina
Join Nina for an accessible, welcoming yoga practice that uses movement and breath to cultivate strength, awareness, and well-being. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and modifications are offered for... Read More
Lunch and Learn // OZ Teen Service Trip and Adventures in Guatemala in Photos and Words
// an illustrated talk by Ohavi Zedek Director of Youth Education, Naomi Barell Ohavi Zedek's award winning teen internship program sent 10 teens to Guatemala last February. Along with zip-lining, climbing volcanoes, and driving ATV's, our teens embraced the opportunity to work with the children of the indigenous people living around Lake Atitlan. Come and... Read More
Kulanu presents Navigating Israel Speaker Series – Defining Zionism: From Herzl to Mamdani
The Kulanu Antisemitism Workgroup of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue presents: Navigating Israel: A Social Justice Speaker Series. Defining Zionism: From Herzl to Mamdani Professor Adi Livny, Ph.D. Adi Livny is a historian of knowledge institutions, focusing on Israel and Mandatory Palestine. Her book manuscript, Settlers, Natives, and Empire: The Making of the Hebrew University, offers a... 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, October 16, 2026
- October 16, 2026 -Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service to experience the warmth and joy of welcoming Shabbat through soulful prayers, meaningful reflections, and beautiful melodies. This evening promises to be... Read More
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- October 17, 2026 -Torah Study
- October 17, 2026 -Shabbat Morning Services
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.