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2023 High Holiday Programs
A list of all service and events is below. Click here for general information and tickets.
Date, Time, Location
Program
Details
Sunday, August 13
2:30- 4:00 PM
Ohavi Zedek
A two-part High Holy Day preparation learning series taking place in OZ’s Yurt. The program is co-lead by Rabbi Aaron Philmus, Lindsay Foreman and Justin Reidy.
Saturday, August 26
6:30 PM
Singing gathering that will include our clergy and include light learning and discussion of liturgy.
Sunday, August 27
Ohavi Zedek
Part two of the High Holy Day preparation learning series.
Sunday, September 3
Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery on Patchen Rd.
We will gather at the Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery on Patchen Road for a brief Memorial Service and graveside prayers for loved ones.
Sunday, September 3
Oakledge Park
Join our clergy for a ritual immersion at the Oakledge Park Cove near the upper Pavilion. Immersion is customarily done before the high holidays to celebrate rebirth and renewal.
Wednesday, September 6
7:30 PM
Ohavi Zedek
Join a diverse gathering of Vermont LGBTQ+ Jews, Jew-adjacent folks and Allies to celebrate our coming out of bondage with songs, prayers, and an unusual and poignant seder plate.
Saturday, September
7:30 PM
Temple Sinai
Through singing, prayer and personal sharing, we will create sacred space together. We will enter the Days of Awe in melody and sharing. Come sing and pray and share the spirit of renewal.
Sunday, September 10
Ohavi Zedek/ PARADE MEETING SPOT
Join us for our Fall Open House! Meet the rabbi, enjoy a bagel brunch, make signs for the Pride Parade & join us to march in the parade!
Friday, September 15
5:00- 6:00 PM
OZ's Yurt
Join our 20s & 30s Group for wine, cheese & Rosh Hashanah classics like apples and honey!
Friday, September 15
6:00 PM
Ohavi Zedek
Join us to welcome Shabbat and the New Year with our Erev Rosh Hashanah service! This service will include Ma’ariv.
Saturday, September 16
9:00 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Saturday, September 16
10:00 AM
OZ's Front Lawn
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent and in the yurt in the event of rain.
Saturday, September 16
10:00 AM
Quaker Meeting House
This service is for children ages 6-11 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent. No Shofar Blowing due to Shabbat.
Saturday, September 16
10:00 AM
Yurt Area
Contemplative woods journey for teens (age 13+), an outdoor experience designed to invite young adults to explore the opportunities for learning and growth during the high holy day season.
Sunday, September 17
9:00 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Join us for our Day 2 Rosh Hashanah Shacharit Service. All are welcome to this relaxed continuation of our Rosh Hashanah prayers and celebration of renewal and a sweet New Year! Shofar blowing on day 2!
Sunday, September 17-10:00 AM OZ's Front Lawn
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent and in the yurt in the event of rain.
Sunday, September 17
3:00 PM
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Join us for our annual Rosh Hashanah by the Lake program for children and adults of all ages, featuring Jewish storytelling and songs, apples and honey. Hear the Shofar sound! Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday, September 17
4:30 PM
Waterfront Park
Traditional Tashlich Service of symbolically casting our
sins into the water. We will provide pebbles for a more eco-friendly option!
Friday, September 22- 6:00 PM Ohavi Zedek
Celebrate the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Saturday, September 23
9:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Celebrate the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Sunday, September 24
10:00 AM
Burlington Barge Canal
In a 'Reverse Tashlich', we join 240+ other communities in a new traditional of cleaning up a body of water.
Sunday, September 24
6:00 PM
Ohavi Zedek
5:40 PM- Children's Procession Line Up
Join us to hear the beautiful melody of the Kol Nidre prayer and begin the sacred work of renewal on this holiest day of the year!
Monday, September 25
9:00 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Monday, September 25
10:00 AM
OZ's Front Lawn
This service is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair.
Monday, September 25
10:00 AM
Quaker Meeting House
This service is for children ages 6-11 and their grown-ups. Please bring a blanket or chair. Service will be held outside, weather-dependent.
Monday, September 25
Ohavi Zedek
Yom Kippur Afternoon/ Evening:
3pm-4pm - Discussion
5:00- Mincha & Ne’ilah
7:30- Havdalah
7:45- Break the Fast
Friday, September 29
6:00 PM
Ohavi Zedek
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and kick off Sukkot.
Saturday, September 30
9:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Sunday, October 1
9:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Sunday, October 1
10:00 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Family Sukkot Harvest Celebration! Join us for activities, delicious cider, visiting the sukkah, and more!
Friday, October 6
6:00 PM
Ohavi Zedek
Join us in welcoming Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret, which is the closing festival of the High Holiday.
Saturday, October 7
9:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Saturday, October 7
Ohavi Zedek
4:30 PM- Hors d'oeuvres
5:30- Ma'ariv evening service
6:00- Hakafot (Dancing and live music!)
7:15- Torah service
8:15- Dinner (please RSVP)
Sunday, October 8
9:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Sunday, October 8
10:15 AM
Ohavi Zedek
Join us to officially welcome all of our new Hebrew School students to the synagogue community and recognize our Kitah Zayin kids! Dance with the torahs and ice cream for all!
