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May

1 2016

'City of Abraham' by Edward Platt will be reviewed by Howard Alper.

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

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

 

Books & Bagels Book Review and Discussion
Howard has been a member of Temple Israel since 1975. He is spearheading t…

May

1 2016

City of Abraham by Edward Platt will be reviewed by Howard Alper.

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

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

 

BOOKS & BAGELS BOOK REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

May

1 2016

Temple Israel Religious School Open House

9:30AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

Jewish Education at Temple Israel is the journey of self-discovery. Together, through our innovative curriculum, we g…

May

1 2016

Maimouna - Take 5, A Post-Pesach Open House Brunch

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

The Glebe Minyan
1 - 64 Powell Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S2A1

 

In the Sephardic tradition, immediately following Pesach a symbolic meal is eaten including various freshly baked
le…

May

1 2016

Post-Pesach Pasta Party!

11:30AM - 1:30PM  

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

 

Young families are invited to join us for a fun, matza-free meal! We'll enjoy tons of yummy pasta at our first ever p…

May

1 2016

Sephardi Association of Ottawa - Community-wide Mimouna

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private

 

The Sephardi Association of Ottawa is thrilled to present the second annual community-wide Mimouna celebration.
Come …

May

1 2016

Multifaith Housing Initiative Tulipathon

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

 

On Sunday, May 1st, MHI will hold its annual Tulipathon. This event is a walkathon where faith communities come toget…

May

2 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…

May

2 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…

May

2 2016

Science & Religion Through the Eyes of our Greatest Jewish Thinkers

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Science & Religion Through the Eyes of our Greatest Jewish Thinkers - With Professor Steven Prawer Find out what…

May

3 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…

May

3 2016

Bach and Brahms A Piano Cello Concert

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

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

 

Bach and Brahms - A Piano/Cello Concert with Katherine Addleman and Daniel Parker. Johan Sebastian Bach - Sonata in…

May

3 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…

May

3 2016

Yom Hashoah 2016

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Yom Hashoah Commemoration Ceremony. Keynote Speaker: Robbie Waisman, a survivor in Vancouver who is active with…

May

3 2016

NO END OF CONFLICT: Rethinking Israel & Palestine with Yossi Alpher

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

 

Esteemed Israeli analyst Yossi Alpher will speak about the failures of past peace-making efforts and what can be…

May

4 2016

Health and Social Policy: Is This Really Distinct from Economic Policy?

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 …

May

4 2016

Women's Torah Study with Rabbi Deborah Zuker

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Agudath Israel and Beth Shalom present:
Join Rabbi Zuker in her home for Torah study, on Wednesday evenings near Rosh…

May

4 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 fo…

May

4 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, …

May

5 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, …

May

5 2016

National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony

3:30PM - 5:30PM  

Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8

 

The National Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony is an annual event at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa that is led a…

May

7 2016

Tot Shabbat at Agudath Israel

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Calling all tots and their parents! Join Rabbi Zuker for a fun Shabbat morning full of songs, stories, and snacks! To…

May

8 2016

Bubbie and Me Mother's Day Tea

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Attention boys and girls of all ages! Agudath Israel and Beth Shalom cordially invite you and your bubbie to a Mother…

May

10 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…

May

10 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…

May

10 2016

Yom Hazikaron

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2

 

Community members are invited to gather at the Soloway JCC for Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s National Memorial Day…

May

12 2016

Flag Raising Ceremony

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Ottawa City Hall, Marion Dewar Square
110 Laurier Avenue
Ottawa, ON

 

Help pay tribute to Israel's 68th year of independence as we raise the Israeli flag at Ottawa City Hall.

May

12 2016

Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Wide Celebration

5:00PM - 9:00PM  

21 Nadolny Sachs Private

Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Celebrate Israel's 68th year of independence with Israeli food and fun for the whole family. Admission is free.…

May

13 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…

May

13 2016

EG Israeli Shabbat Dinner

7:30PM - 11:00PM  

Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7

 

Join the Emerging Generation as we celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut with a delicious Israeli inspired Shabbat dinner!

May

15 2016

Na'amat Ottawa Spring into Health Fundraiser

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Loblaws College Square
Woodroffe and Baseline
Nepean, ON

 

Spring into Health fundraiser with Na'amat Canada Ottawa

May

15 2016

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Jun

10 2016

Scots Jews: Identity, Belonging and the Future

4:00PM  

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

 

Documentary photographer Judah Passow spent 2013 photographing Scotland's Jewish community, travelling across the…

May

16 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…

May

16 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…

May

17 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…

May

17 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…

May

17 2016

Countering Richard Dawkin's book - The God Delusion

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Countering Richard Dawkin's book - The God Delusion Join Professor Steven Prawer as he counters the polemic posited…

May

17 2016

Malca Pass Library Book Discussion Group Meeting

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

"The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro wil be reviewed by Deborah Saginur

May

24 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…

May

24 2016

Federation Members' Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Social Hall B, SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Please join us for interesting updates on Federation's activities. Open to the public.

May

24 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…

May

25 2016

Hillel Lodge Annual General Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Bess & Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7

 

Annual General Meeting

May

26 2016

LAG BAOMER COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

4:00PM - 7:30PM  

Soloway JCC (Field)
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

4:00-6:00 PM BBQ, rides, carnival booths, face-painting & much more! (BBQ and rides for sale, entry free) 6:00 PM…

May

26 2016

Dinner On The Terrace: A Lag B'Omer Celebration

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Shopify
150 Elgin St.
Ottawa,

 

Join dozens of young professionals in Ottawa at an exclusive dinner party on the mezzanine terrace of Shopify on Elgi…

May

27 2016

Teddy Bear Shabbat

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

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

 

Tots and their teddy bear friends are invited to join us for TEDDY BEAR SHABBAT on Friday, May 27th! We'll start with…

May

27 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…

May

29 2016

PJ Library Lag B'Omer Birthday Party

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

OJCS/SJCC field
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

PJ Library will be celebrating Lag B'Omer and its 5th birthday with a Sportball event. We'll be playing various…

May

29 2016

High Tea at Machzikei Hadas

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

 

High Tea will be served from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Reservations strongly advised. 613-521-9700.

$36 per person

May

30 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…

May

30 2016

Jewish Unity Live

6:30PM - 10:30PM  

Centerpointe Studio Theatre
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7

 

Join JET in honouring Debbie Scharf and Sharon Sholzberg-Gray at this year’s Jewish Unity Live. The 6:30…

May

30 2016

Movie night - Midnight Orchestra

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

SJCC Social Hall
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON

 

After leaving Morocco amidst racial tensions spurred by the Yom Kippur war, the son of a once famous Jewish musician …

May

31 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…

May

31 2016

Information Meeting - Spain and Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway Jewish Community Center

 

Rabbi Garten and Cantor Benlolo invite you to hear about an opportunity to relive the journey our ancestors took from…

May

31 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…