Begins with Mincha featuring tefilat geshem, the prayer for rain and the Yizkor memorial service.
We will share a light snack before celebrating, reading and rolling the Torah.
​For more information please contact the RJC Office.

Sukkot Family Presstival - Sunday October 12, 10am
Join us for a morning of apple pressing and Sukkot festivities!

-Apple and leaf printing
-Make your own lulav
-Sukkah building with blocks and loose parts
-Cider pressing (bring your own cup/jug)
-Bagel brunch at 11:45am

Hosted by Jewish Journeys and Full Circle Preschool

We will have a short service in the Sukkah (weather permitting) and dinner together to celebrate Sukkot.

We will provide pasta and pizza, and ask you to bring anything vegetarian to share.

Join in a potluck lunch in OZ’s Sukkah on both days of Sukkot. All are welcome!!

Everyone is invited to come and help put up and decorate the OZ Sukkah!

Temple Sinai together with Ohavi Zedek will participate in a community waterway cleanup at Burlington’s Barge Canal.

This event is appropriate for people age 10+ and will include group clean-up activities facilitated by community members who have been involved in the Barge Canal area management.

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Enjoy Jewish stories, skits and songs, hear the shofar sound, dip apples in honey, and more in a warm, joyful setting! 

Jewish? Adjacent? Curious? Join OZ for this day of Awe-some! This friendly event is suitable for those ages 0 to 118. 

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Step into the Shofar Sound Lab with Chabad of Burlington, where sound scientists like you will unlock the mysteries of the shofar! Get ready for surprising sounds, sweet experiments, and lots of discovery! With sound-activated bracelets and a sweet Rosh Hashanah treat to take home, get ready to uncover the jaw-dropping secrets of the shofar!

A service of contemplation and commemoration, including Torah and haftarah reading and singing of kinot – poems written in commemoration of the destruction of the Temple.

This day commemorates the destruction of the Temple and is a day of mourning.  To honor this day, we will screen the award winning film, We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7th.

Two dozen survivors tell unimaginable stories of courage, humanity and heroism illustrated by the actual cell phone footage they recorded while fleeing or hiding. This film was winner of the News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary.

A short discussion led by Rabbi David Edleson will follow the screening.

In-person ONLY.

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An evening of solemn contemplation and commemoration of the destruction of the Temples and the tragedies that have befallen us since. Evening service will include havdalah, reading of Eikha (Lamentations), and singing of kinot.

Come celebrate Shavuot and the promise of a land of milk and honey with a creemee from the Vermont Maple Creemee Company Truck! There will be several flavors of creemee plus toppings. Dairy free and gluten free options will be available.

Join us for one or both events!

Please join us for this important event.  We will begin with Introductory remarks by Rabbi David Edleson and Rabbi Aaron Philmus.  Then we will explore museum exhibits provided by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel.  There will be docents available to answer questions as you walk through the following exhibits:
Heroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust
Spots of Light: To be a Woman in the Holocaust
"They Say There is a Land" Longings for Eretz Israel During the Holocaust

By reservation only, please RSVP.
The seder is in-person only.

Reserve Your Ticket for the Community Seder

Ruach HaMaqom Presents
Community Passover Seder: A Journey to Freedom
Led by Rabbi Lee Moore

Reserve your spot!

Join Our Earth-Conscious Vegetarian Potluck Seder!

Experience a soul-stirring ritual where ancient wisdom meets song, story, and joy. Guided by Rabbi Lee we’ll explore dimensions of liberation and reinvigorate our commitments to end oppression.  We'll use "The Promise of the Land" Haggadah by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, weaving together the themes of freedom and ecological connection.

Eco-Conscious Potluck Contributions (Vegetarian Only)
Please bring a dish based on the first letter of your last name:

 A-J: Bring a main dish
 K-O: Bring a dessert
 P-Z: Bring an appetizer

Earth-Honoring Dietary Guidelines:

• Strictly vegetarian (milk, eggs, cheese allowed)

• NO chametz: wheat, rye, barley, oats, or spelt

• Gluten-free options welcomed

• Locally-sourced and organic ingredients encouraged

• Consider bringing your own reusable plates, cups, and utensils

• Bring an ingredients list to place beside your dish

As we invite liberation from narrow places, we call in the Divine presence in all Creation. Bring family, friends, and open hearts to journey through the Red Sea together and beyond, traversing our ancient freedom songs along with contemporary visions for wholeness and justice.

RSVP by April 5th

Questions?: [contact@ruachhamaqom.org]

Happening Sunday, April 6th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Chabad of Burlington! RSVP at www.chabadvt.org/juda

Celebrate the joyous Purim holiday with the entire family with a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit! Here’s what we have planned for this amazing day:

10:15 – 10:30 AM:
We’ll kick things off with a delightful Preschool Storytime with Clergy, where little ones can hear the Purim story come to life in an interactive and engaging way.

10:30 – 11:00 AM:
Join us for the Megillah Reading and Costume Parade! Everyone is encouraged to dress up in your favorite costumes as we read the Megillah together and parade through the celebration.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
The fun continues with our Purim Carnival! There’s something for everyone, with games, crafts, prizes, bouncy castle, and more! Be sure to check out all the activities, including:

Mishloach Manot Making to share with friends and family
Delicious Hamantaschen to enjoy
Fun Face Painting to get into the spirit of the day
A fabulous Raffle with great prizes!

We’re so glad you’re here to celebrate with us—let’s make this Purim one to remember!
Suggested Donation – $18/Family

Click Here to Register for the Celebration

Join us in celebrating Purim and Cantorial Soloist Mark Leopold!

Set to music from Man of La Mancha, this original and ambitious show is a must see.

Long-time Cantorial Soloist Mark Leopold celebrates his retirement by donning the silly king’s crown—his first time ever in the role. Bring your groggers and cheer on our talented community as we transport you to a Persia set in seventeenth-century Spain for music and merriment and where the impossible dreams come true!

The Purimspiel starts at 6:00 and has a runtime of about one hour. It will be streamed on Zoom.

Note: In accordance with Ketuvim, some characters in the Purimspiel will portray excessive drinking. That aside, the show is family friendly.

Purim Party

The Purim party begins immediately following our performance and will have family-friendly activities and sweet treats. Costumes optional but encouraged.

Register Here

There will be a Tot Shabbat service in the sanctuary starting at 9:30 am. Then we will move into the social hall for crafts, toys, face painting, and a photo booth. 

Costumes are encouraged!

Please register by clicking on the button below so that we will know how many Purim baskets (Mishloach Manot) to make!

Contact Aimee Hutton for questions and more information.

Register for Young Families Purim Party

Join us for a joyous Purim celebration! We’ll begin with the weekday Maariv evening service, followed by the reading of the Megillah. Afterward, we’ll transition into a lively celebration with food, schmoozing, and dancing for those who feel like it.

We’ll celebrate the mitzvah of eating together and, of course, indulge in some delicious hamantaschen. A hearty lentil stew, quinoa salad, and dessert will be served.

As part of the Purim tradition, we will be collecting Matanot L’Evyonim (gifts for those in need). Please bring a donation—either food or a financial contribution—to benefit the South Burlington Food Shelf.

Come in costume or check out our costume bin (think Mardi Gras). Hope to see you there!

https://www.templesinaivt.org/events/tubshvatattheciderlab2025

Kids Tu B'Shvat Treehouse Adventure!

Save the Date: Sunday, February 9th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Chabad of Burlington

RSVP HERE