Erev Chanukah
Community Calendar
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Dec 2, 2018
Dec 3 - Dec 10, 2018
Chanukah
Dec 25, 2018
Christmas
Dec
2 2018
A Pre-Chanukah Carnival
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Elisheva Brantz
15 Chartwell Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 4K3
CBTO Youth Presents: A Pre Chanukah Carnival!
Please join us for an exciting morning full of fun!
Games!
Prizes!
Fac…
Dec
2 2018
CBB of Ottawa Celebrates Chanukah!
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Thinking of camp for your child? Join us for a Chanukah-themed craft, treats, and learn why so many families are choo…
Dec
2 2018
Kids Hanukkah Party at CMH
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us for a kids buffet dinner, Hanukkah craft led by Talmud Torah and a hilarious performance by Brian the Cow Guy…
Dec
2 2018
Congregation Machzikei Hadas Presents: Raffle Draw and Hanukkah Party
5:45PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Hors D'oeuvres: 5:45 pm
Dinner Buffet: 6:15 pm
Raffle Draw and Menorah Lighting:: 7:00 pm
Adult Members: Free
Adult N…
Dec
2 2018
Adult Chanukah Party Martinis & Magic
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2
A perfect Chanukah Night Out for adults featuring world renowned illusionist Ilan Smith. Enjoy an evening of laughs a…
Dec
2 2018
Musica Ebraica Choir and Friends Present a Chanukah Concert
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON
Cantor Jason Green of KBI, the KBI choir and the Tamir Neshama choir join the Musica Ebraica choir, conducted by…
Dec
3 2018
Glebe Shul Chanukah Party
7:30PM - 9:30PM
302 Fifth Avenue
Join other Jewish young professionals for a great party featuring a dairy buffet dinner that includes all of your fav…
Dec
4 2018
AJA 50+ Annual Chanukah Party
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Priv
Ottawa, ON
Annual celebration of Chanukah- latkes and laughter, sufganiyot and schmoozing. Connect and relax with friends, old…
Dec
4 2018
Hannukah Carnival!
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
All are welcome to this fun and festive Hannukah Carnival at KBI!
In partnership with Ottawa Talmud Torah, Kehillat B…
Dec
4 2018
OTTAWA ISRAELI DANCE 2018-2019
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School gym
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Israeli dancing weekly, Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm in the gym at OJCS
Dec
4 2018
Building Understanding: Sky Woman and Chanukah.
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Israel Ottawa
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Inspired by the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, this Chanukah, Temple Israel will launch …
Dec
5 2018
Guf Va’Nefesh – Body-Mind-Spirit Integration Classes
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah
30 Cleary Avenue
Room Five, Ground Floor
Ottawa , ON K2A 4A1
A monthly class in Body-Mind-Spirit Integration, open at no cost to all in the community.
Dec
5 2018
Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei
8:15PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us for high-level learning at Machzikei!
Gemarah Chaburah - Significant Topics and Concepts in the Talmud
Instr…
Dec
6 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
Dec
6 2018
OJCS Family Chanukah Celebration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jenn Greenberg
100 Versilia
Ottawa, ON K2G7E4
Attn all OJCS Parents: Please come and celebrate Hanukkah with OJCS parents and faculty.
Hanukkah cookies will be served.
Dec
6 2018
Kol Miriam
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7
Kol Miriam is an inclusive choir of women for women. We sing traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Kol Miriam is…
Dec
7 2018
JBaby Oneg Shabbat at Hillel Lodge
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
JBaby Oneg Shabbat at Hillel Lodge is an inclusive baby and parent Shabbat morning program. Music, song, play, snack…
Dec
8 2018
Havdallah and Hanukkah with Makom Ottawa
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Nectar Community Centre
255 MacKay Street
Ottawa, ON K1M 2H3
This is a Havdallah and Hanukkah Bonanza! Please join Makom, your downtown Jewish community for a wonderful evening…
Dec
8 2018
Young Israel Chanukah Melaveh Malka
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Young Israel of Ottawa
1762 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Chanukah treats, music and fun with friends!
Dec
8 2018
Sephardi Chanukah Casino Night
6:30PM - 10:30PM
Shikun Oz
57 Bateman Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G 4N9
Sephardi Association of Ottawa Chanukah Casino Night Havdalah and Menorah Lighting at 6:30 pm Casino opens at 7…
Dec
8 2018
Dec
9 2018
FROSTY Channukah Shul-In
7:00PM - 8:30AM
Temple Israel of Ottawa
130
O, ON K2C 1N2
This event does not include dinner but will include Sunday morning breakfast $15/ pp *Modifications can be…
Dec
8 2018
EG Chanukah Ball
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Canadian Museum of War
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa,
EG Annual Chanukah Ball
Great food, drink, dj,dancing
Chairs: Jacob and Sarah Polowin
Ticket price:
Early bird: $…
Dec
9 2018
Temple Israel Books 'n Bagels
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa,
In this month's session of Books 'n Bagels, Rabbi Idan Scher reviews "Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M.…
Dec
9 2018
Young Israel Chanukah Carnival!
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Young Israel of Ottawa
1762 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Chanukah fun and games for everyone!
$10/family
Dec
9 2018
Chanukah Family Bash Celebrating Kindness
3:00PM - 5:00PM
City of Ottawa Building
100 Constellation Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G5M6
A RIPPLE EFFECT INVITES FAMILIES YOUNG & OLD TO...
Come join us for a Grand Menorah Lighting surrounded by love & go…
Dec
9 2018
Tamir Annual Chanukah Celebration
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Please join us for
- Candle Lighting Ceremony
- Latkas, Doughnuts and Fruit
- Musical Performances by The Tamir Nesha…
Dec
9 2018
Hanukkah Night at the Sens Game! Sens VS Boston Bruins
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium Drive
Receive savings on tickets in the 100, 200, and 300 level through this special Hanukkah Night offer! Invite family an…
Dec
9 2018
Book launch- "The Courtyard's Secret"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9
Hear author Sara Loewenthal retell the true story of courage and survival "The Courtyard's Secret". This story…
Dec
9 2018
Dec
10 2018
CICF CHANUKAH PARTY
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Annual CICF Chanukah Party will be held for members of the organisation. Entertainment and refreshments will be served.
Dec
10 2018
JFO Call Night with Congregation Machzikei Hadas
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Federation will be making calls for the 2019 Annual Campaign with the help of Congregation Machzikei Hadas. Make…
Dec
11 2018
OTTAWA ISRAELI DANCE 2018-2019
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School gym
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Israeli dancing weekly, Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm in the gym at OJCS
Dec
12 2018
Jewish Bereavement Support Group
7:00PM - 8:30PM
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
You deserve support after experiencing a loss. This free Jewish Bereavement Support group takes place monthly, on the…
Dec
12 2018
Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei
8:15PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us for high-level learning at Machzikei!
Contemporary Halakha
Instructor: Rabbi Moishele Fogel ∙ Join Rabbi Fo…
Dec
13 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
Dec
13 2018
Where Start-Up Nation Meets Green Revolution
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
"Where Start-Up Nation Meets Green Revolution: How Israeli Eco-Innovation is Advancing Sustainability World-Wide"
Th…
Dec
13 2018
Kol Miriam
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7
Kol Miriam is an inclusive choir of women for women. We sing traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Kol Miriam is…
Dec
14 2018
Family Shabbat Dinner at Kehillat Beth Israel
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
GROW WITH US! Families with kids age 6-12 are invited to this NEW family-centered Friday night program. Spend Shabbat…
Dec
16 2018
Book launch: The Canadian Jewish Experience
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington
ottawa, ON
During 2017, Canada's 150th anniversary year, an inspired team of Jewish Canadians set out to celebrate the country …
Dec
16 2018
Bids & Bites
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Glebe Community Centre
175 Third Avenue
Ottawa , ON K1S 2K2
Introducing Bids & Bites, a new, exciting event to be held on December 16, 2018 in support of Torah Day School of…
Dec
17 2018
Paint Night with special guest artist, David Friedman
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Congregation Machzikei Hadas presents:
Paint Night with special guest artist, David Friedman, from Israel, under the…
Dec
18 2018
OTTAWA ISRAELI DANCE 2018-2019
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School gym
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Israeli dancing weekly, Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm in the gym at OJCS
Dec
18 2018
Beit Ha'am Talks - IDF the People's Army
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
Beit Ha'am is a program of the World Zionist Organization devoted to discussing the relationship between Canadian Jew…
Dec
19 2018
Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei
8:15PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us for high-level learning at Machzikei!
Gemarah Chaburah - Significant Topics and Concepts in the Talmud
Instr…
Dec
20 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
Dec
20 2018
Kol Miriam
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7
Kol Miriam is an inclusive choir of women for women. We sing traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Kol Miriam is…
Dec
22 2018
Tot Shabbat - Hot Chocolate!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
Join Rabbi Kenter for this fun Hot Chocolate-themed Tot Shabbat! We'll share prayers, songs, stories, and delicious h…
Dec
23 2018
Chanting and Chocolate
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah
30 Cleary Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
An evening of uplifting sacred Jewish chanting that brings clarity to the mind and expansiveness to the spirit. Led…
Dec
25 2018
Open Playroom at KBI
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P0
Everything is closed...come play with us! Open to everyone, make a family outing to the awesome KBI playroom! We'll p…
Dec
25 2018
OTTAWA ISRAELI DANCE 2018-2019
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School gym
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Israeli dancing weekly, Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm in the gym at OJCS
Dec
26 2018
Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei
8:15PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
ON K1H 6S2
Join us for high-level learning at Machzikei!
Contemporary Halakha
Instructor: Rabbi Moishele Fogel ∙ Join Rabbi Fo…
Dec
27 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
Dec
27 2018
Kol Miriam
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7
Kol Miriam is an inclusive choir of women for women. We sing traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Kol Miriam is…