Yom HaAtzma’ut
Community Calendar
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May 1, 2025
May 16, 2025
Lag B'Omer
May 26, 2025
Yom Yerushalayim
May
1 2025
Yom haAtzmaut celebration and Shuk
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Soloway JCC
Community wide celebration of Israel Independence Day
Children entertainment, Israeli shuk, food, dancing, and more.
May
1 2025
Chanting & Chocolate: Last chance
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Room 5, First Unitarian
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9
Chanting & Chocolate with a live band – Corinne Baumgarten, Howard Kaplan and Lorne Weiner. Features founder Lorne…
May
2 2025
Family Fun Israel Celebration
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
On the occasion of Israel's 77th birthday, we'll use this Family Fun Shabbat to explore our connection to the land. W…
May
2 2025
JNF Canada Shabbat For Israel
6:30PM - 9:30PM
In honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the Jewish National Fund of Canada is creating a…
May
2 2025
Dances of Universal Peace
7:00PM - 9:00PM
First United Church
347 Richmond Rd
Ottawa,, K2A 0E7
No experience is necessary to do the dances, and no dance partner is needed. The movements are not difficult and…
May
3 2025
Gan Machaneh with Rabbi Zuker
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Introduce your little ones to Shabbat, Judaism and the ORH community through play, stories, songs, and social connect…
May
3 2025
Combatting Anti- Semitism in Progressive Circles
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
Discussion with Selina Robinson
May
4 2025
May
25 2025
Auction for Action -- The Ottawa Kosher Food Bank Silent Auction
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Online
https://www.32auctions.com/auctionforaction2025
-This is a silent, ONLINE auction -No credit card/financial information needed when signing up -All proceeds go to…
May
4 2025
What makes the Book of Amos widely and often quoted?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
On ZOOM
The Book of Amos, which is only nine chapters long, appears in any full copy of the Hebrew Bible or of the 12 Prophet…
May
4 2025
Or Haneshamah Book Fair, Bake Sale & Open Mic
2:00PM - 7:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Come one! Come all! Or Haneshamah is having a book fair, bake sale and open mic. Drop by anytime between 2p and 7p to…
May
5 2025
Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…
May
7 2025
The Israel Conference
9:00AM - 9:00PM
To be released to registrants 24 hours before the event
Join us in Ottawa for an inspiring time of worship, prayer, and meaningful dialogue between Christians and the Jewish…
May
9 2025
Freylekh Friday
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
“Freylech is Yiddish for Fun for All Ages!
Teddy Bear Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker @5:30
Community Potluck @6pm
Kabbalat…
May
9 2025
Teddy Bear Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Rabbi Zuker's Teddy Bear Shabbat will spark the first connections with Judaism through sensory play, stories, songs a…
May
11 2025
Books and Bagels The Postcard
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of wales Drive
In-Person at 9:30 AM at Temple Israel for a bagel breakfast, followed by the review
On Zoom at 10 AM for the review h…
May
11 2025
Craft&Schmooze
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Do you knit, macrame, sew, embroider, crochet, weave, or practice another crafting hobby? Come along, schmooze, and c…
May
11 2025
Colourful Profile's Course
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5
Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.
May
12 2025
PJ Stroll & Roll: A Day at the Tulip Festival
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Commissioners Park
Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7
🌷 Join Us at the Tulip Festival! 🌷 Let’s come together for a delightful spring stroll by the waterfront…
May
12 2025
Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…
May
12 2025
Blintz Bash
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Join the JET Women's Network to learn to make some delicious blintzes! Of course, we'll enjoy some too (along with co…
May
14 2025
October 8 Movie Screening
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Temple Israel Ottawa invite you for a powerful evening as we present a special sc…
May
15 2025
PJ Our Way: "Camp-in" Adventure
6:45PM - 8:30PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Join us for an exciting mock camping experience for our PJOW kids, ages 9-12! We’ll create a cozy atmosphere with…
May
15 2025
Lag B'Omer Ghost Stories
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Gather around the fires of Lag B'Omer and listen to the ghost stories of the Talmud, Ottawa and more!
Oh, and don't …
May
16 2025
PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…
May
18 2025
Camp Tour
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa
7861 Ch River
Quyon, QC J0X2V0
Join us for a Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa tour:
Sunday, May 18th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
7861 Chemin River, Quyon QC J0X…
May
18 2025
Colourful Profile's Course
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5
Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.
May
19 2025
Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…
May
19 2025
Masked Tours at the Yiddish Book Center
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
The Yiddish Book Center is now offering masked tours of Yiddish: A Global Culture, our permanent exhibition. Visitors…
May
20 2025
MALCA PASS LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
7:30PM - 9:30PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
Madoff: The Final Word by Richard Behar, Reviewer: Laurence Wall
May
21 2025
Babies & Bagels at Westboro Books
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Westboro Books
314 Richmond Road
Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X6
Join Us for a fun afternoon! We invite you to a charming get-together at Westboro Books, a beloved local Jewish…
May
21 2025
Finding Your Tribe: Jewish Life in Law School
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
Incoming and prospective Jewish law students:
We know that Jewish life on campus is an important factor when choosing…
May
21 2025
Reflecting on the Seeds of Our Life
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
With meditative exercises, we will plant seeds and imagine ourselves rooted into the ground. We’ll look to our trad…
May
22 2025
Volunteer Expo
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 0C
Volunteer Expo is a live in-person event where potential volunteers can connect one-on-one with representatives from…
May
22 2025
Kindergarten Open House
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Jenn Greenberg
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2G7E4
Excited about Kindergarten? Whether you're just starting your search or already enrolled our Open House is the…
May
22 2025
JEWISH UNITY LIVE
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Join us for Jewish Unity Live on Thursday, May 22, 2025! Experience an inspiring evening featuring Colonel Golan…
May
23 2025
PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…
May
23 2025
Young Adult Shabbat Falafel Party
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Private Residence in Nepean
K2H 7A6
Join Jew Crew for our monthly social. Jewish young adults (20s & 30s), along with their partners, are invited for a…
May
25 2025
Zoom program on Ritual Innovation with RRSI Rakhel Silverman-Gitin
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
Via - Zoom
ON
Learn about Jewish ritual innovation— how it can be an avenue rooted in tradition that makes ritual more inclusive …
May
25 2025
Authentic Jewish Music - An Endless Trail of Golden Notes
11:00AM - 12:30PM
On ZOOM
In this Adath Shalom Congregation Adult Education ZOOM event, Ayala Sher and Bill Rowat use an entertaining audiovisu…
May
25 2025
PJ Library Family Hike & Scavenger Hunt
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Lime Kiln and Chipmunk Trails
Moodie Dr
Nepean, Ottawa, ON K2R 1H3
Join us for a memorable family hike at the Lime Kiln Trail and scavenger hunt for an opportunity to meet and…
May
25 2025
Expressions: A Evening of Shabbat-Inspired Painting for Women
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Machzikei Hadas Women's Social Committee Presents
"Expressions: A Evening of Shabbat-Inspired Painting for Women"
Ple…
May
25 2025
Movies at KBI: Radio Propaganda
7:00PM - 9:00PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
The film brings for the first time the story of the Israeli radio station Beit Shidir. With the establishment of the …
May
25 2025
Colourful Profile's Course
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5
Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.
May
26 2025
Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…
May
26 2025
Masked Tours at the Yiddish Book Center
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
The Yiddish Book Center is now offering masked tours of Yiddish: A Global Culture, our permanent exhibition. Visitors…
May
27 2025
Jewish Life on Rideau Street
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Life on Rideau Street Lecture
Date: Tuesday May 27, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: KBI synagogue
Cost: $10 for Mem…
May
28 2025
Jewish Business Networking Hypno-Coaching and Self-Awareness
7:00PM - 9:00PM
SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9
ABOUT US Welcome Jewish entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to the Ottawa Jewish Business Network. Open to…
May
29 2025
Pre-Shavuot celebration with the Gatineau Community
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Join us for a delicious and fun Pre-Shavuot celebration with the Gatineau Community! Enjoy cheesecake tasting,…
May
29 2025
Shavuot CJX "Taste & Torah" event
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Celebrate the approach of Shavuot with CJX's "Taste & Torah" event! Create your own delicious Cup-O-Cheesecake in…
May
30 2025
PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…
May
30 2025
Family Fun Israel Celebration
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
Shavuot
Friday May 30 (5:30) – Family Fun Shavuot
We’ll finish off the year of family fun with a celebration of …
May
30 2025
Paper Midrash weekend in residence
5:30PM - 7:30PM
KBI
Ottawa,
We invite you into a creative and immersive weekend of Jewish learning like no other, where comic books meet Torah an…