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Apr

3 2016

Passover Workshop

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

The Passover Seder is filled with many customs and symbols. There are so dozens of wonderful traditions and customs.…

Apr

3 2016

Multifaith Housing Initiative AGM

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

 

All are welcome! This event will be held at Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales Drive. We will be updating you on our…

Apr

4 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…

Apr

4 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…

Apr

4 2016

Does Elijah visit the Seder Table? A Lecture by Rabbi Alex Israel

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

There is a tradition that Elijah visits the Passover Seder. Some even open the door to welcome him. Why Elijah?…

Apr

5 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…

Apr

5 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…

Apr

6 2016

Sharon Sholzberg-Gray: A Report Card on the Government and Parliament

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Soloway JCC

 

Ms. Sholzberg-Gray has science and law degrees from McGill University and a B.A. from Concordia University. She also…

Apr

6 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, …

Apr

7 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, …

Apr

8 2016

Teddy Bear Shabbat

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

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

 

Tots, their parents, and their teddy bear friends are invited for Teddy Bear Shabbat!

Join us April 8th at 5:30 PM fo…

Apr

8 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…

Apr

10 2016

‘Ally’ by Michael Oren, reviewed by Rabbi Garten, Temple Israel.

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

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

 

Books & Bagels Book Review and Discussion

Apr

10 2016

Annual Passover Fair

10:30AM - 4:00PM  

Beit Tikvah Congregation
15 Chartwell Ave
Ottawa,

 

Annual Passover fair featuring many vendors Congregation Beit Tikvah , 15 Chartwell Ave , Craig Henry Info. Anna…

Apr

10 2016

Raising Your Children To Love Being Jewish

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
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Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

A lecture that has been life-changing for audiences worldwide by noted teacher & author on tour from Israel
Rabbi Dor…

Apr

10 2016

SHOLEM ALEICHEM - 100 YEARS

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Sholem Aleichem - 100 YEARS, with Montreal native Janie Respitz Sholem Aleichem's last will and testament implored…

Apr

10 2016

Passover Workshop

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

Would you like to lead your own Seder? Would you like to be an active participant at your Seder this year? Join us…

Apr

12 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…

Apr

12 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…

Apr

12 2016

Malca Pass Library Book Discussion Group Meeting

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

"Medicine Walk" by Richard Waggamese will be reviewed by Alvina Ruprecht.

Apr

13 2016

Women's Torah Study with Rabbi Deborah Zuker

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Agudath Israel and Beth Shalom Present WOMEN'S TORAH STUDY with Rabbi Deborah Zuker

Join Rabbi Zuker in her home for T…

Apr

15 2016

Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner

7:30PM - 9:15PM  

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

 

Take a break from the kitchen during the pre-Pesach rush and enjoy a gourmet Shabbat dinner at Machzikei!
Catering by…

Apr

16 2016

Tot Shabbat at Agudath Israel

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Join us for songs, prayers, stories, snacks! Tot Shabbat is a once-a-month Shabbat experience for kids under 6 and th…

Apr

17 2016

Book launch of The Ethical Command of the Cosmos by Gretl K. Fischer z"l

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON

 

All are invited to the launch of The Ethical Command of the Cosmos (Borealis Press) by Gretl K. Fischer, PhD, on Sund…

Apr

17 2016

Passover Extravaganza

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Agudath Israel
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9

 

Join PJ Library and Agudath Israel for a memorable morning of Passover fun. There will be crafts, Passover themed…

Apr

17 2016

YOUTH CHOCOLATE SEDER

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

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

 

Kids in grades 1-8 are invited for our annual pre-Pesach CHOCOLATE SEDER! Join us as we celebrate Pesach by having a …

Apr

18 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…

Apr

18 2016

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Apr

28 2016

Kosher Meals on Wheels Passover Meals

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
301-2255 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5

 

The Kosher Meals On Wheels program will run throughout the holiday, with fresh meat, fish, and dairy Kosher for Passo…

Apr

18 2016

Chocolate Seder for Youth (Grades 6-12)

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

Open to all youth! Pay what you want...

Apr

18 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…

Apr

18 2016

Ecstatic Chant in Hebrew, led by Lorne Mallin

7:30PM - 9:15PM  

Jewish Community Centre
Teen Lounge
Ottawa, ON

 

Come and experience Jewish chanting.

Apr

19 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…

Apr

19 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…

Apr

21 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, …

Apr

22 2016

to
Apr

23 2016

Community Seder & Holiday Service

7:30AM - 3:30AM  

 

Acheinu Organization / Chabad of Kanata

April 22
Community Seder & Holiday Service
Our goal is to present the Judais…

Apr

22 2016

No community-wide JFS Seder this year

8:30AM - 11:59PM  

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
301-2255 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5

 

For the first time in 19 years, Jewish Family Services will NOT be hosting a community-wide Passover Seder this…

Apr

22 2016

S'mores, Bonfire, and Hot Chocolate Chametz Burning

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

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

 

Join us as we burn our chametz and enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores (kosher for Passover) around the bonfire!
For fami…

Apr

22 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…

Apr

22 2016

Pesach I

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

The Glebe Minyan
91A Fourth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Two Sephardi-style, kosher vegetarian Seders will be offered, with up to 24 guests each night. There will be gluten-f…

Apr

22 2016

The OTC Pesach Seder

7:30PM - 10:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

Experience an inspiring traditional seder conducted in Hebrew and English in a warm and friendly atmosphere hosted by…

Apr

22 2016

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Apr

23 2016

Passover Seders for students, young professionals

7:30PM - 11:00PM  

Chabad House
59 Sweetland
Ottawa, ON k1n7t7

 

Delicious Passover Seders . Well-Explained and almost entirely in English. Traditional songs, stories and insights. H…

Apr

22 2016

Community Gourmet Passover Seder

7:45PM - 10:00PM  

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

 

Join Rabbi Scher for a beautiful gourmet communal Seder on the first night of Passover! Featuring an engaging and ent…

Apr

23 2016

Kids' Passover Seder

3:30PM - 5:00PM  

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

 

Come to an interactive kids' Seder featuring learning, games, and Passover snacks!
All Ages
$5/child or $15/family

Apr

23 2016

Pesach II

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

The Glebe Minyan
91A Fourth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

Two Sephardi-style, kosher vegetarian Seders will be offered, with up to 24 guests each night.
There will be gluten-…

Apr

23 2016

Second Night Family Seder

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Rabbi Morais will lead us in a second night Seder that is geared to all generations. We will be using “A Passover H…

Apr

23 2016

Second Night Family Seder

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

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

 

Costs are: Adults $60; children 7-12 $36, children under 6 free Please contact the office at…

Apr

23 2016

Chabad of Centrepointe Passover Seder

8:00PM - 11:00PM  

Chabad of Centrepointe
23 Palisade Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6

 

Please feel warmly invited to join us for our Annual Passover Seder Featuring: 4 Course Sumptuous…

Apr

26 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…

Apr

26 2016

Chol Hamoed Pesach-April 26th

2:00PM - 11:59PM  

Niagara Falls, Canada

Niagara Falls, ON

 

Come join the fun on chol hamoed pesach, Tuesday, April 26th in Niagara Falls
Enjoy the Falls with a private jet crui…

Apr

26 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…

Apr

27 2016

Bora Laskin, The Making of a Great Canadian

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON

 

The Bora Laskin Law Society
Fifth Anniversary Lecture

BORA LASKIN, THE MAKING OF A GREAT CANADIAN

by Professor Phil…

Apr

30 2016

Shabbat Shelanu: An Alternative, Family Service

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

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

 

Join us for Shabbat Shelanu ("Our" Shabbat - Open, Untraditional, Ruach), an alternative family service for adults an…