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Feb

1 2016

Deadline for placing your Purim 2016 JET Mishloach Manot order

6:00AM - 11:59PM  

N/A

 

Spread Purim cheer by ordering lovely Mishloach Manot for your friends and loved ones through JET. Recipients…

Feb

1 2016

Ottawa Talmud Circle

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

The Talmud has been part of the Jewish tradition for over 2,000 years. Historically study of the Talmud has been limi…

Feb

2 2016

Alef, Bet and beyond: Hebrew Language Learning

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

This Hebrew language learning class is suitable for beginning through intermediate learners.
Based on the needs of s…

Feb

2 2016

Tea and Torah: Weekly Parasha Study

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Join Rav Anna to study the Parasha of the week! No Hebrew needed. All welcome – including non-Jews and those on a J…

Feb

3 2016

JNF Ottawa Presents Hanni Arnon

11:30AM - 1:30PM  

Hillel Ottawa
284 Laurier Ave. E.
Ottawa, ON K1N 6P5

 

JNF Ottawa Presents Hanni Arnon, Founder, Arava International Centre for Agriculture Training: From Farmers to…

Feb

3 2016

Discussion on Iran's Human Rights

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Speakers will include; welcome by Rabbi Scher, Shimon Fogel, CEO, CIJA, Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka, Rabbi Emeritus,…

Feb

3 2016

JNF Presents Hanni Arnon

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Agudath Israel Synagogue
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON

 

Teaching The World to Feed Itself - Changing the Future with Know-How, Water and and technology JNF Canada…

Feb

3 2016

The Iran Nuclear Deal: The Path Forward for Human Rights

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2

 

Join Congregation Machzikei Hadas & One Free World International for an evening to learn about the new reality for ad…

Feb

5 2016

A FROSTY Movie Night!

6:00PM - 11:00PM  

Jennifer Burns
1144 Klondike Rd
Ottawa, ON K2W 1C4

 

A FROSTY Movie Night! Join us Friday, February 5th for FROSTY-led Friday night services, followed by a night of…

Feb

5 2016

Shabbat Dinner With Rabbi Bulka @ OTC

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

Feel the glow of shabbat with family and friends. Enjoy an unforgettable, fulfilling evening of spiritual pleasure, c…

Feb

6 2016

JET Mini Shabbaton with Rabbi Zale Newman

9:00AM - 2:00PM  

Beit Tikvah
15 Chartwell Avenue
Ottawa, ON

 

Please join JET Ottawa for Shabbat services, a Kiddush luncheon and an interesting talk by Rabbi Zale Newman. Open…

Feb

6 2016

Havdallah Party for Young Families

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Agudath Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9

 

Young families are invited to join us for a fun Havdallah Party! Join us at 5:30 PM on Saturday, February 6th for a k…

Feb

6 2016

Songs, Stories, and Inspiration with Rabbi Zale Newman

8:00PM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2

 

Rabbi Zale Newman has been involved in the world of kiruv for the past 43 years, mostly within the framework of NCSY…

Feb

7 2016

Mitzvah Day

8:00AM - 12:00PM  

 

More details to be released soon!

Feb

8 2016

Cheshbon HaNefesh, An Introduction to Mussar

7:00AM - 8:30PM  

Anna Maranta
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Second and fourth Monday evenings
In this introductory series we will explore the concept of “Chesbon HaNefesh” o…

Feb

9 2016

Alef, Bet and beyond: Hebrew Language Learning

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

This Hebrew language learning class is suitable for beginning through intermediate learners.
Based on the needs of s…

Feb

9 2016

Tea and Torah: Weekly Parasha Study

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Join Rav Anna to study the Parasha of the week! No Hebrew needed. All welcome – including non-Jews and those on a J…

Feb

10 2016

Info-Session for JWRP Trip to Israel for Women

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

SJCC, Boardroom
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa,

 

Federation is pleased to be partnering with JWRP on this highly subsidized 8 day journey to Israel which offers…

Feb

10 2016

The Jewish Course Of Why

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

Judaism is known for its rational basis, as a place where questions are freely asked and ideas are freely debated. It…

Feb

10 2016

Art and Soul - Live Creatively

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa
192 Switzer
Ottawa,

 

Series of Seven Lessons:

We are fascinated by artists. Their work embodies what we want our lives to be: beautiful, …

Feb

11 2016

Art and Soul - Live Creatively-Morning Classes

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa
192 Switzer
Ottawa,

 

Series of Seven Lessons:

We are fascinated by artists. Their work embodies what we want our lives to be: beautiful, …

Feb

12 2016

Shabbat Potluck Dinner

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Rabbi Anna Maranta
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Join us to celebrate Shabbat, including table prayers, study and song.
Please bring a vegetarian main dish or desser…

Feb

13 2016

Tot Shabbat at Agudath Israel

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Agudath Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9

 

Join Rabbi Zuker as she leads her first Tot Shabbat at Agudath! Tots kindergarten-age and younger and their parents a…

Feb

13 2016

Yoga by Candlelight with the Machzikei L'Chaim Women's Circle

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa,

 

The Machzikei Women's Circle is proud to present:
Yoga by Candlelight with Hana Engel of ModernBody

Also featuring a w…

Feb

15 2016

Ottawa Talmud Circle

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

The Talmud has been part of the Jewish tradition for over 2,000 years. Historically study of the Talmud has been limi…

Feb

16 2016

Alef, Bet and beyond: Hebrew Language Learning

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

This Hebrew language learning class is suitable for beginning through intermediate learners.
Based on the needs of s…

Feb

16 2016

Tea and Torah: Weekly Parasha Study

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Join Rav Anna to study the Parasha of the week! No Hebrew needed. All welcome – including non-Jews and those on a J…

Feb

16 2016

Deepening Jewish Experience with Rabbi Idan Scher

7:45PM - 8:45PM  

Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive

 

If you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are seeking more from your Jewish experience, or are just curiou…

Feb

17 2016

The Jewish Course Of Why

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

Judaism is known for its rational basis, as a place where questions are freely asked and ideas are freely debated. It…

Feb

19 2016

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner with Special Guest Speaker: Yishai Barth

5:30PM - 10:00PM  

Agudath Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, ON

 

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner with Special Guest Speaker: Yishai Barth, "Disability and Moral Obligation" February is…

Feb

20 2016

Shacharit: "Disability and the Power of Language"

8:45AM - 12:00PM  

 

Continuation of “Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion month” (JDAIM) with Yishai Barth & Rabbi Samuel Barth

Sha…

Feb

21 2016

JDAIM at Agudath: Techniques for Effective Inclusion

8:30AM - 12:00PM  

 

Sunday Morning FEB 21
Shacharit: 8:30 am.
as part of their co-sponsored series on Jewish Activism, Agudath Israel a…

Feb

21 2016

JET Spa Day

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

York Street Spa
11 York Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z5

 

Please join JET for a relaxing day of spa treatments, a healthy lunch and talk by feature guest Adrienne Gold. Every…

Feb

21 2016

JET Meaningful Date Night

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway Jewish Community Centre, Social Hall A
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2C1R9

 

Please join JET and guest lecturer Adrienne Gold for a night of nosh, drinks, desserts, coffee and a meaningful…

Feb

22 2016

Cheshbon HaNefesh, An Introduction to Mussar

7:00AM - 8:30PM  

Anna Maranta
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Second and fourth Monday evenings
In this introductory series we will explore the concept of “Chesbon HaNefesh” o…

Feb

23 2016

Lecture: The Role of Authenticity in Remembering the Holocaust

11:30AM - 1:00PM  

Polish Embassy
443 Daly Ave.
Ottawa,

 

The Role of Authenticity in Remembering the Holocaust, a lecture by the director of Auschwitz, Mr. Piotr Cywiński.

Feb

23 2016

Alef, Bet and beyond: Hebrew Language Learning

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

This Hebrew language learning class is suitable for beginning through intermediate learners.
Based on the needs of s…

Feb

23 2016

Tea and Torah: Weekly Parasha Study

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Glebe Minyan
64 Powell Avenue
1
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Join Rav Anna to study the Parasha of the week! No Hebrew needed. All welcome – including non-Jews and those on a J…

Feb

24 2016

The Jewish Course Of Why

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

Judaism is known for its rational basis, as a place where questions are freely asked and ideas are freely debated. It…

Feb

25 2016

Art and Soul - Live Creatively Mornings

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa
192 Switzer
Ottawa,

 

Series of Seven Lessons:

We are fascinated by artists. Their work embodies what we want our lives to be: beautiful, …

Feb

25 2016

Guest Speaker - His Excellency Balint Odor, Hungary's Ambassador to Canada

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

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

 

On March 9, 2015, Hungary took over the Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).

In …

Feb

25 2016

Soloway JCC Annual General Meeting & Awards Night

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

The Soloway Jewish Community Centre Annual General Meeting and Awards night recognizes volunteer leaders in our community.

Feb

26 2016

Teddy Bear Shabbat at Agudath Israel

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Agudath Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9

 

Tots and their teddy bear friends are invited for our first ever Teddy Bear Shabbat! Join us for a Friday night Shabb…

Feb

26 2016

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Vegetarian Potluck Dinner

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Glebe Minyan
91A Fourth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S2L1

 

TGM offers a meditative Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a dairy potluck.
We meet at the Quaker Meeting House, 91…

Feb

27 2016

Purim Preparation Extravaganza!

9:45AM - 12:45PM  

Or Haneshamah (in the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa building)
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

Make gluten-free hamantaschen! Discuss Purim videos and the Book of Esther! Celebrate Shabbat! Song session!

Join Ma…

Feb

27 2016

EG Gratitude

8:00PM - 11:30PM  

HUB Ottawa
71 Bank Street, 6th floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2

 

The Emerging Generation Division is thanking its EG donors with an unforgettable night of drinking, music, and…

Feb

28 2016

PJ Library School Age Book Club Adventure

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

PJ Library book with a Mitzvot, Tikun Olam or Pirkei Avot lesson plus crafts and activities related to the story.