It has been almost 140 years—roughly six generations—since our founders established Ohavi Zedek, “Lovers of Justice,” in 1885. Fleeing persecution and pogroms, they brought their Eastern European shtetl culture and traditions to Burlington’s Old North End. Their determination and resilience laid the groundwork for a proud and flourishing Jewish community that continues today.
In 1952 a dynamic young Rabbi, Max Wall, guided this congregation to a magnificent, modern Jewish community center on North Prospect Street. This property, in a neighborhood that once restricted Jews and African Americans, became a beacon of inclusivity, community, and progress. Rabbi Wall’s leadership transformed Ohavi Zedek, creating a building designed to foster religious gender equality, Jewish education, and social celebration.
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Welcome & Belonging
“When our family moved to Burlington, OZ welcomed us with open arms and quickly became our Jewish home. We are supporting L’Dor V’Dor so that every family who walks through these doors can experience that same sense of belonging.”
– Allie Schachter
Stewardship & Legacy
“Ohavi Zedek has enriched my life for many years. By including OZ in my estate plans, I am helping secure a strong and vibrant Jewish community for generations to come.”
– Harvey Kline
A Lifetime of Belonging
“OZ has been our Jewish home, a place of enduring friendships, treasured memories, and deep belonging. We are supporting L’Dor V’Dor so that future generations can discover all that this community has given our family.”
– Ducky
Our Legacy to the Next GENERATION
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