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Jan

2 2023

Self-Care First Aid: Even When. You. Just. Can't

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Virtual

 

Fully subsidized program for Jewish women in Ottawa - weekly programming for 8 weeks.

Jan

4 2023

ABLE2 Sibling Groups

6:00PM - 8:00PM  


312 Parkdale Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1R 7T7

 

Having a brother or sister who is living with a disability can be fun and challenging for children and teens. Our the…

Jan

5 2023

Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Part 1

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

On Zoom

 

Study the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the modern State of Israel. Analyze newspaper articles, s…

Jan

6 2023

Young Adult Shabbat Dinners with JET Ottawa

5:45PM - 8:00PM  

Rabbi Zischa & Lauren Shaps's Home in Centrepointe
94 Summerwalk Place
Ottawa, K2G 5Y4

 

Join JET Ottawa's young adults (in their 20s and 30s) for a traditional, home cooked, Shabbat meal in Centrepointe!

Jan

10 2023

Bereshit From Adam to Abraham: The First 20 Generations

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Soloway JCC and on Zoom (Hybrid)
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Explore the creation of Adam and Eve to the story of Abraham and Sarah. We’ll discuss multiple universal narratives…

Jan

11 2023

Behind the Headlines: Current News and World Events

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

In this World Affairs lecture series, we will discuss current events making the news, affecting our lives and our wor…

Jan

11 2023

Create Your Own Ukulele with Paintnite

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Aloha! Learn to make, create and tune your very own instrument. Never played the ukulele? Don’t fret --- Joyce will…

Jan

12 2023

Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Part 1

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

On Zoom

 

Study the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the modern State of Israel. Analyze newspaper articles, s…

Jan

12 2023

Screening of "Sustainable Nation" and Discussion with Sharon Diamond

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Beit Tikvah (CBTO)
15 Chartwell Ave.
K2G 4K3

 

Join CBTO and JNF for a screening of "Sustainable Nation," a film which discusses how Israel leads the world in innov…

Jan

12 2023

NEW! SJCC Singers!

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Do you love to sing and want to have fun exploring all kinds of choral music? This inclusive choir is open to anyone …

Jan

13 2023

Freylekh Friday

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

On the Second Friday of the Month, ORH offers something for folx of all ages! Register for some or Register for…

Jan

14 2023

L'Chaim Women's Torah Learning - Parshat Shemot

10:45AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Beit Midrash (lower level)
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

This week, we are delighted to have a group of talented women speaking about Parshat Shemot. Each woman will speak fo…

Jan

14 2023

Machzikei Cholent Cook Off!

11:45AM - 12:45PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

The Cholent Cook off takes place during Kiddush, after services on Shabbat morning. Everyone is welcome. Please…

Jan

14 2023

Temple Israel - Havdallah on the Hill

4:00PM - 9:00PM  

Edelweiss Ski Hill
538, chemin Edelweiss
Wakefield, QC

 

Student Cantor Mulcahy and our FROSTY youth leaders will lead us in song as we embrace the winter spirit and say so l…

Jan

15 2023

Books and Bagels by Zoom

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

By Zoom

 

Books and Bagels by zoom
Rabbi Garten will review “ Can we Talk about Israel ? A Guide for the Curious, Confused an…

Jan

16 2023

FUNNY GIRLS by FilmShul

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

On Zoom

 

Beginning with Jewish mother caricatures in the silent era through their evolution to becoming an indispensable segme…

Jan

17 2023

Imagining Jezebel in Graphic Detail

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

Shawna Dolansky and her research team have been experimenting with a new method of graphic reconstruction that aggreg…

Jan

17 2023

Ukulele for Beginners

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A ukulele course for all abilities! Come learn the basics of playing the ukulele and you'll be strumming and humming …

Jan

17 2023

An evening with Pnina Lahav

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Zoom

Ottawa, ON

 

Lahav, an Israeli-born emeritus law professor at Boston University, didn’t want to write just another biography of…

Jan

18 2023

Behind the Headlines: Current News and World Events

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

In this World Affairs lecture series, we will discuss current events making the news, affecting our lives and our wor…

Jan

18 2023

ILead: Advocacy, Empowerment, & Leadership for Israel

4:00PM - 7:30PM  

Beit Tikvah (CBTO)
15 Chartwell
K2G 4K3

 

CBTO partners with Hasbara Canada to present a monthly, educational series on important "need to know" topics.
Featur…

Jan

19 2023

Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Part 1

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

On Zoom

 

Study the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the modern State of Israel. Analyze newspaper articles, s…

Jan

20 2023

to
Jan

21 2023

NCSY Juniors & NCSY Mini Shabbaton at Machzikei

4:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas / Homes in Alta Vista
2310 Virginia Drive / Addresses in Alta Vista
Beit Midrash (lower level)
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

We are hosting the following events on Shabbat... Kids are welcome to participate in any or all of our Shabbaton…

Jan

20 2023

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Jan

21 2023

The Travelling Chassidim in Ottawa

4:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beit Tikvah
15 Chartwell Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G 4K3

 

You've heard about Chassidim, but have you ever really lived their culture? Spend a Shabbat immersed in the joys of…

Jan

21 2023

Interactive Family Service at Machzikei

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Lower Social Hall (lower level)
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

Don't miss the opportunity for children ages 3-10 and their parents & grandparents and children to come together for …

Jan

21 2023

Outdoor Havdallah at Centrepointe Park

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Centrepointe Park
260 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON

 

Celebrate Havdallah with PJ Library and the Ottawa Jewish Community School!
Experience the beauty of a winter night s…

Jan

22 2023

Tobogganing & Hot Chocolate at Carlington Park

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Carlington Park

Ottawa, ON

 

Tobogganing & Hot Chocolate at Carlington Park (BYO-sled) Chaverim (Grades 3-5) with parents! 10:00-11:00…

Jan

23 2023

Intro to Judaism 2023

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

on Zoon (First and Last classes in person)

Ottawa, ON

 

Instruction by: Rabbi Eytan Kenter Senior Rabbi, Kehillat Beth Israel Register:…

Jan

24 2023

Imagining Jezebel in Graphic Detail

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

Shawna Dolansky and her research team have been experimenting with a new method of graphic reconstruction that aggreg…

Jan

24 2023

Ukulele for Beginners

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A ukulele course for all abilities! Come learn the basics of playing the ukulele and you'll be strumming and humming …

Jan

24 2023

Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

NAC Fourth Stage
1 Elgin St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

 

To mark Holocaust Remembrance Week 2023 and the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the National Arts Ce…

Jan

24 2023

Graphic Novels, Holocaust, Survival: A Conversation with Charlotte Schallié

8:00PM  

Saw Gallery
67 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9

 

The Embassies of Germany, Israel, Romania, and the Netherlands would like to invite you to an evening with Professor…

Jan

25 2023

Behind the Headlines: Current News and World Events

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

In this World Affairs lecture series, we will discuss current events making the news, affecting our lives and our wor…

Jan

26 2023

Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Part 1

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

On Zoom

 

Study the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the modern State of Israel. Analyze newspaper articles, s…

Jan

27 2023

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

National Holocaust Monument
1918 Chaudière Crossing
Ottawa, ON

 

On behalf of the National Holocaust Monument Committee (NHMC), we are pleased to invite you to attend The Internation…

Jan

27 2023

Temple Israel - Song Session Shabbat

6:15PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Israel

 

We welcome our very own Mark Evenchick to enchant us on guitar for an informal concert following Friday evening Shabb…

Jan

27 2023

Chabad of Centrepointe Pre-Yud Shevat Friday Night Dinner

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Chabad of Centrepointe
23 Palisade St.
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6

 

Yud Shvat marks the date that the Lubavitcher Rebbe assumed leadership of the Chabad movement.

Join us for a deliciou…

Jan

29 2023

JNF Ottawa 2023 Annual Tu Bi'Shevat Campaign

10:00AM - 5:00PM  

 

A new cycle of hope: Annual Campaign raising funds for planting, restoration and rehabilitation of Segev Forest and…

Jan

29 2023

Temple Israel- Mental Health 101

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2

 

How is our mental health connected to our overall health? Join us for a session that will explore the myriad of ways …

Jan

29 2023

American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Students learn to handle basic everyday communication: exchanging information, beginning with exchanging names and mo…

Jan

29 2023

to
Jan

30 2023

The Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka C.M. Tu BiShevat Telethon

1:30PM - 8:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

We are calling for YOU! This year’s telethon, named after our close friend, will take place Sunday, January 29 and…

Jan

29 2023

Online Tour with the Museum of Jewish People in Tel Aviv

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

virtual via zoom

 

The Journey

The Historical Story Through the Generations

This is the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish people, fro…

Jan

30 2023

Babies & Bagels

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

 

We are so excited to kick off our new MONTHLY program, Babies and Bagels! Whether you are new to parenthood, looking …

Jan

30 2023

Intro to Judaism 2023

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

on Zoon (First and Last classes in person)

Ottawa, ON

 

Instruction by: Rabbi Eytan Kenter Senior Rabbi, Kehillat Beth Israel Register:…

Jan

30 2023

to
Mar

27 2023

Book Smart - Judaism's most important titles and its authors

7:00PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre or Zoom
111 Lamplighters Drive

 

Join Rabbi Blum for a panoramic overview of 3000 years of Jewish learning, this course introduces you to the works th…

Jan

30 2023

Women's Yoga Class

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Social Hall
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

Led by Miriam Pinkesz Bio: Miriam trained in traditional Hatha yoga at the Sivananda Ashram, where she obtained…

Jan

31 2023

Imagining Jezebel in Graphic Detail

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom

 

Shawna Dolansky and her research team have been experimenting with a new method of graphic reconstruction that aggreg…

Jan

31 2023

Ukulele for Beginners

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A ukulele course for all abilities! Come learn the basics of playing the ukulele and you'll be strumming and humming …

Jan

31 2023

Teens Cooking for a Cause

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad of Centrepointe
23 Palisade St.
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6

 

Attention High School students!

Join Chef Bassy to prepare delicious dinner, desserts & delicacies for special familie…