Temple Israel
Hanukkah Family Fun Shabbat
December 6
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Here comes our favourite winter holiday! Our youngest of friends are invited for a pre-Hanukkah celebration. We'll parade around as Maccabees, spin like dreidels and nosh on fried treats (latkes anyone?). Pizza dinner to follow.
Contact Michele Allen at 613-583-9504 or email admin@templeisraelottawa.com to register.
1301 Prince of Wales Drive

Soloway JCC
Chanukah Gift Fair
December 8
10 am - 2 pm
All your holiday shopping needs - gifts, artisanal items, handmade art and jewelry from Israel and local artists, books, and more. 
For vendor opportunities, please contact edagan@jccottawa.comSoloway 
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.

Jewish Women Sing Together: Kol Miriam Pre-Chanukah Concert
December 10
3:30 - 5 pm
This concert will featuring traditional Hebrew songs and Chanukah melodies, offering a joyous celebration of Jewish culture and tradition. Contact Meira Dachevski at 613-868-9109 or meira_d@hotmail.com
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Hillel Lodge
Location: Hillel Lodge, 10 Nadolny Sachs Private

PJ Library 
Babies & Bagels: Chanukah in the Library
December 11
10 - 11:30 am
Join PJ in the Greenberg Families Library to enjoy sufganiyot, gelt, warm drinks, a fun holiday art activity and a special PJ story!
Contact Eriel Ben-Gal 613-798-4696 ext. 220 or eben-gal@jewishottawa.com
Register here
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private

PJ Library
Chanukah Party with SJCC & Ganon
December 15
10 am - 12 pm
Join us for a joyful morning to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Be dazzled by Bert the Bubble Guy and his incredible bubble creations! Get creative with festive crafts, including dreidel decorating. Savour delicious sufganiyot and enjoy a special PJ story about the miracle of Chanukah. Let's celebrate! Sponsors: Soloway JCC, Ganon
Register here  
Soloway JCC, 21 nadolny Sachs Pvt.

Adath Shalom
The Connection between Joseph’s story and Chanukah
December 15
11 am - 12:30 pm
Adult Education Event on ZOOM: Rabbi Deborah Zuker will discuss
the connection between Joseph’s story and the story of Chanukah.
Contact Paul at psadler@psadler.com

Kehillat Beth Israel
Kids Chanukkah
December 15
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Featuring Mad Science, followed by Chanukkah fun!
Free for OTT/KBI families
$10/family for non-members
Register here
1400 Coldrey Avenue

JET Women's Network
Pre-Chanukah Celebration!
December 15
2 - 4 pm 
Join us for cookie decorating, musical entertainment with Aviva Lightstone and refreshments.
Fun for women and girls of all ages!
Register here
Contact Danielle Altonaga at danielle@jetottawa.ca
 

AJA50+
Ottawa Seniors Hanukkah Party
December 17
12 - 2 pm
Jewish Family Services for lunch, Hanukkah festivities, singing and dancing, and a performance by Kol B'Yachad Choir. $10/person
Register here
Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Ave.

Ottawa Jewish Community School 
Family Chanukah Celebration
December 17
6 - 8 pm
Private event. Contact e.kamil@theojcs.ca

Jewish Public Servants Network
Chanukah Party
December 18
6:30 - 9 pm
Please join us for a night to remember with music by A Touch of Kletz and catering by Cater4U. With gracious thanks to Jewish Federation of Ottawa Microgrants. 
Contact JSPN for tickets and other info: jps.gc.fpj@gmail.com
Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Ave

Ottawa Torah Centre
Menorahs & Martinis
December 18
7:15 - 8:45 pm
Join OTC for a pre-Chanukah women's night out! Design your own exquisite granite Menorah to illuminate your home. Delight in your choice of martini and refreshments. Discover the timeless message and inspiration of Chanukah. Contact Shterna Blum at shterna@theotc.org
111 Lamplighters Dr.

Federation and others
Interfaith Holiday Concert
December 18
7 - 8:30 pm
You are warmly invited to a special concert of interfaith holiday music sponsored by the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cantor Jason Green of Kehillat Beth Israel and Subdeacon Dr. Brian Butcher of the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine along with their choirs, present an inspiring evening that will showcase a beautiful selection of December holiday music. Together, they will share melodies that highlight the season's spirit while promoting unity and peace among all people. Registration required.
Register here.
Contact Jodi Green at jgreen@jewishottawa.com

Jewish Federation of Ottawa
Young Adult Chanukah Disco Ball
December 19
7-10 pm
Young adults aged 21-40 are invited to the biggest parties of the year! Dance the night away to a mix of disco beats and Israeli culture! Open bar, appetizers and non-stop music.
Dress code: Dress like the disco ball! 
Chairs: Jonah Trevor-Deutsch, Jenna Trevor-Deutsch, Benjamin Sas, Anna Frenkel
Early bird regular ticket before Dec 5: $36 /couple $60 • Exclusive downtown location shared upon registration
Contact Oren at obaray@jewishottawa.com
Register here

Kehillat Beth Israel
Family Chanukah Shabbat
December 20
5:30 - 8 pm
Join us for family Chanukkah Shabbat! $36/family • $18/person
Register here

Soloway JCC
Hanukkah Dance Party
December 21
8 pm - midnight

Join us for a spirited, adults-only Hanukkah celebration where we’ll dance the night away and toast to the festival of lights! Our evening will be packed with live DJ music by Midnight Music, delicious Hannukah treats by Creative Kosher Catering, a vibrant dance floor, and local craft Shillow Beer available for purchase to keep the party flowing. Whether you're reuniting with friends or making new ones, this is the perfect night to celebrate Hanukkah with a modern twist! 
Dress to impress, and get ready to celebrate Hanukkah like never before! $45/person. Contact Marina Kornblum at mkornblum@jccottawa.com 
Register here
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.

CJX - JET
Chanukah Party 2024
December 24
7 - 10 pm
Pre-Chanuka party for young professionals. Hands-on evening of making your own doughnuts and latkes.
Register here
Contact Elisha Guberman at elishaziv@gmail.com

Machzikei Hadas
Young Family Chanukah Party!
December 25
3-5 pm
Featuring crafts, cookie baking, menorah lighting and of course, a dance extravaganza with our own Dr. Dreidel Dance Pack! For parents, grandparents and kids ages 1-10!
Contact Stacy Goldstein at stacy@cmhottawa.com
Register here
2310 Virginia Drive

Temple Israel
Hanukkah - Hanukiah Lighting and Chinese banquet at the Mandarin
December 25
4:30 - 9:30 pm
Let's light the Hanukkiah for the first night of Hanukkah in our Temple parking lot. Chinese dinner to follow at the Mandarin on Hunt Street. There are a limited number of seats due to the holiday. 
Contact Michele Allen at 613-583-9504 or email admin@templeisraelottawa.com to register.
1301 Prince of Wales Drive

Temple Israel
Hanukiah Lighting
December 25
4:45 - 5:15 pm
Join us as we light the Hanukkiah! The Festival of Lights, 8 days of celebration!
1301 Prince of Wales Drive

Ottawa Torah Centre
Adults Chanukah & Chinese
December 25
7 - 9 pm
Join OTC for an elegant adult evening celebrating Chanukah. Enjoy delicious Chinese food, doughnuts & latkes!
Contact Rabbi Blum at 613-843-7770 or info@theotc.org
111 Lamplighters Dr

KBI and Temple Israel
Miracles on the Mountain - Skiing and Chanukah Celebration @ Edelweiss
December 26
4 - 5:30 pm
All are welcome at Sommet Edelweiss for a festive “Après Ski” Chanukah celebration, including latkes and sufganiyot, fun crafts, and a heartwarming communal Chanukah candle lighting. Book your own skiing, then join us in the chalet at 4 pm. FREE, thanks to a generous Federation MicroGrant, but let us know you're coming so we can feed you and contact you in case of a change of plans. 
Register here
538 Chemin Edelweiss, Wakefield, QC
Contact: Cantor Jason Green at 613-327-3984
cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com

Temple Israel
Hanukkiah Shabbat
December 28
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Join us at Temple Israel for a special Hanukkah Shabbat service.
1301 Prince of Wales Drive

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
4th Candle Chanukah Party!
December 28
6 - 9 pm
We'll light our Chanukiot as a community, outbid each other in a silent auction, eat and judge latkes in this year's Latke Contest, and dance the night away! Contact Jenny Burns at administrator@orh.ca
30 Cleary Ave.

Tamir
Chanukah Party
December 29
1 - 4 pm
Get ready for a Chanukah Celebration like no other! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, delicious treats, and tons of fun!
Celebrate with a festive Menorah lighting, mouth-watering Chanukah treats, and a joyous concert & sing-along with the Neshama Choir. Plus, get creative at our Design Your Own Dreidel station!
The fun doesn’t stop there! Prepare to be amazed by the Junkyard Symphony, putting on an incredible show that will have you tapping your feet and dancing along. FREE event!
Contact Chani Teitlebaum at chanateitlebaum@gmail.com 
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.
Tickets

Chabad of Wellington West
Annual Menorah Lighting at the Parkdale Park
December 29
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Experience the grandeur of our giant menorah as we light up the holiday season with warmth and joy. The event will feature dignitaries, live entertainment, giant screens with amazing videos, and special Chanukah packages for all. Celebrate with family and friends in a vibrant atmosphere filled with light, music, and holiday spirit. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!
Contact Rabbi Moshe Caytak at jewishwellingtonwest@gmail.com
Parkdale Park, 366 Parkdale Ave

Chabad of Centrepointe
Chanukah Giant Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting
December 30
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Featuring a huge 6 foot menorah, chocolate coins, hot chocolate, latkes, fresh donuts, cotton candy, lively music, Ice skating, face paint, arts 'n crafts & more!
Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr.
Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn at rabbi@sympatico.ca

Chabad of Wellington West
Chanukah Celebration in Gatineau
5:30 - 7 pm
Join us for a festive Chanukah celebration in Gatineau, filled with joy and light! Enjoy delicious food, and mouth-watering Chanukah treats, while live music sets the perfect holiday atmosphere. There will be face painting for the kids, and we’ll gather together for a beautiful menorah lighting ceremony. It’s an evening of fun, community, and celebration - don’t miss out on this special event!
Register here
Contact Rabbi Moshe Caytak at Jewishwellingtonwest@gmail.com