Chanukah
Community Calendar
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Dec 8 - Dec 15, 2023
Nov
24 2023
Dec
10 2023
A Ripple Effect 5th Annual Rabbi Bulka Chanukah Toy Drive
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Bring joy and love to children affected by loss, illness, disability or trauma.
Drop off a brand new toy at any of o…
Dec
1 2023
Dec
31 2023
Clean Speech Ottawa
10:00AM
Ottawa, ON
Words matter. Now more than ever as international rhetoric heats up around the conflict in Israel, we need to focus o…
Dec
1 2023
Chanukah Family Fun
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
OTTAWA, ON K2A 2J6
Winter’s arrival means Chanukah is almost here. Let’s get prepared with song, stories and love focused on our Fes…
Dec
1 2023
Community Shabbat Dinner
5:45PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J 0C2
Join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Dec
1 2023
CJX (Glebe Shul) Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Gotlibs' House
888 Broadview Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 2M5
Young Adults in Ottawa are invited to join the Gotlibs for a delicious, home-cooked Shabbat dinner!
Dec
3 2023
Books and Bagels
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Temple Istrael
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON
Gefen Bar-On Santor, well known for her literature courses at the SJCC, will review both “Indian Horse” by Richar…
Dec
3 2023
American Sign Language Level 1
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 NADOLNY SACHS PRIVATE
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9
Basic everyday communication beginning with exchanging names and moving on to one's background. Learn to identify oth…
Dec
3 2023
Listening Circle on the Israel-Gaza War
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9
As the war between Israel and Gaza rages on and the hostages remain captive, we continue to need the solace of commun…
Dec
6 2023
Jewish Insights Weekly Class
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
Join a weekly class on Jewish Insights from the Torah portion. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Dec
7 2023
ChanukOttawa - Join us on the first night of Hanukkah with your community!
4:30PM - 8:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel, at 1400 Coldrey Avenue, Ottawa.
Please join us on Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Kehillat Beth Israel, at 1400 Coldrey Avenue,…
Dec
8 2023
Pyjama Shabbat
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9
Friday, December 8, Lead by Emily Litvack Time: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Dec
8 2023
Freylekh Friday
5:30PM - 9:15PM
ON
Freylekh Fridays is a monthly, multigenerational Shabbat evening, complete with a family-friendly Teddy Bear…
Dec
9 2023
Grand Chanukah Celebration
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
OTTAWA, ON K2A 2J6
Hooray for Chanukah! Let’s gather together as an extended family for our 8 day Festival of Lights. We welcome speci…
Dec
9 2023
Kishut Keshet Havdalah: Taking Ritual Adornment into Our Own Hands
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9
This event will shepherd us into a new week with text study, intentional art-making, and self-reflection.
Dec
9 2023
Chanukah with Israeli Heroes
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Dr
Ottawa, K2G 5K7
Join Chabad of Centrepointe for Menorah lighting by the Lapidot family, crafts for Israel including cards, jewelry an…
Dec
9 2023
2O23 Young Adults Chanukah Ball!
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Kehillat Beth Israel are proud to present: The 2023 Chanukah Ball!
Join our co-c…
Dec
10 2023
Beyond the Books Chanukah Party
10:00AM - 12:00PM
SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Priv.
Ottawa, ON
Chanukah is all about stories and storytelling! Come explore some of our favourite Chanukah stories through art, acti…
Dec
10 2023
American Sign Language Level 1
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 NADOLNY SACHS PRIVATE
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9
Basic everyday communication beginning with exchanging names and moving on to one's background. Learn to identify oth…
Dec
10 2023
Chanukah of Solidarity & Inspiration
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
55 Centrepointe Dr.
Ottawa, K2G 5L4
A Ripple Effect invites teens and young adults (ages 14-24) for a day filled with fun baking, and meaningful heartfel…
Dec
10 2023
Tamir Chanukah 2023 Let’s Share the Light!
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel, at 1400 Coldrey Avenue, Ottawa.
Please join us on Thursday, December 10th, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Kehillat Beth Israel, at 1400 Coldrey Avenue,…
Dec
10 2023
KBI Hannukah Magic show
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Come one, come all for an exciting evening of Hannukah fun at KBI with a professional magic show followed by some del…
Dec
10 2023
Grand Menorah Lighting at the Parkdale Park
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6
Join the 3rd annual Public Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Wellington West with City dignitaries, messages about…
Dec
10 2023
Hungry Eyes
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ottawa Art Gallery Alma Duncan Salon, Floor
10 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
FEATURED FILMS:
• JULIE & JULIA (December 10 & 14)
• IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (December 17, 19 & 21)
Time: 6:00PM (d…
Dec
11 2023
Temple Israel Outdoor Lighting of the Chanu-ski-ah
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
OTTAWA, ON K2A 2J6
Let’s bundle up and join together in the parking lot for an outdoor lighting of our precious Menorah made of SKIS. …
Dec
12 2023
Annual Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies Hanukkah Open House
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Zelikovitz Centre Boardroom, Carleton University
220A Paterson Hall
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Annual Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies Hanukkah Open House
Please join us for sufganiyot (Israeli donuts), coffee…
Dec
12 2023
USY Hockey Night at the Sens
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9
$30 fee includes ticket and round trip bus transportation
We will be joining the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and OTC…
Dec
12 2023
Illuminate the Night: A menorah lighting at the Canadian Tire Centre
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium Drive
Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Ottawa Torah Centre invite you to celebrate Hanukkah at the Sens game.
Join us for a …
Dec
12 2023
Jewish Public Servants' Network Chanukah Party
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Jewish Public Servants' Network is having a chanukah party for our members, 7pm at Kehillat Beth Israel.
RSVP an…
Dec
13 2023
Chanukah Israel Speaker - on ZOOM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Virtual
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
OTTAWA, ON K2C 1N2
Israeli Canadian Viva Sarah Press will bring us to Israel, sharing anecdotes and descriptions of day-to-day life at t…
Dec
13 2023
Beer tasting & Trivia night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9
Beer Tasting - taste and learn about the drinks that Shillow Beer has to offer (non-alcohol drinks included)
Trivia N…
Dec
13 2023
Jewish Insights Weekly Class
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
Join a weekly class on Jewish Insights from the Torah portion. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Dec
14 2023
Chanukah Community Celebration
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington St. W.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y3
Join a Community wide Chanukah party with great food, entertainment, awesome community, and fantastic celebration of…
Dec
14 2023
KBI Hanukkah Concert with Floralove Katz and Cantor Green, and friends
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9
Celebrate Hanukkah with us! Join us for an evening minyan at 6:00 pm, followed by tasty latkes and drinks at 6:30 pm …
Dec
14 2023
CJX (Glebe Shul) Chanukah Party
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Brass Monkey
250 Greenbank Rd.
Nepean,
Young Professionals are invited to join the CJX and JET teams for a Chanukah party!
Dec
17 2023
Six13
4:00PM - 6:00PM
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Six13 is a groundbreaking, six-man a cappella vocal band that is bringing an unprecedented style and energy to Jewish…
Dec
20 2023
Hungry Eyes
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ottawa Art Gallery Alma Duncan Salon, Floor
10 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
FEATURED FILMS:
• JULIE & JULIA (December 10 & 14)
• IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (December 17, 19 & 21)
Time: 6:00PM (d…
Dec
20 2023
Jewish Insights Weekly Class
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
Join a weekly class on Jewish Insights from the Torah portion. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Dec
22 2023
CJX (Glebe Shul) Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
The Gotlibs' House
888 Broadview Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 2M5
Young Professionals in Ottawa are invited to join the Gotlibs for a delicious, home-cooked Shabbat dinner!
Dec
27 2023
Jewish Insights Weekly Class
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
Join a weekly class on Jewish Insights from the Torah portion. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.