Christmas
Community Calendar
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Dec 25, 2016
Dec
1 2016
Chag HaSigd - Ethiopian Jewish Holiday Celebration with ShinShinim
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
Jewish Ethiopian Holiday Chad HaSigd - traditional Ethiopian ceremony. Vered Negash, a ShinShinit in Montreal, will…
Dec
2 2016
Chinese Shabbat DInner with Chabad on Campus
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Sandy Hill Community Centre
250 Somerset
Ottawa, ON k1n7t7
What better way to take a break from studying than enjoying an amazing Chinese food themed Shabbat dinner? Join us on…
Dec
2 2016
KBI'S Hannukah Shabbat Dinner
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P9
On December 2 – Kabbalat Shabbat, we are holding our Hannuka Shabbat Dinner. Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat se…
Dec
3 2016
Hannukah Tot Shabbat at KBI!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Tots and their parents are invited to join Rabbi Zuker for our HANNUKAH-themed Tot Shabbat! Enjoy our newly-revamped …
Dec
3 2016
Hillel Ottawa Chanukah Ball
9:00PM - 11:55PM
Eggspectations
171 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K2P1W5
University and College students are cordially invited to Hillel Ottawa's annual Chanukah Ball. It's time to celebrate…
Dec
4 2016
Menorah Building at Home Depot Baseline
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Home Depot
1900 Baseline Rd
Ottawa , ON
A free menorah building workshop being held at the Home Depot on Baseline. Open to children of all ages. Spaces are l…
Dec
4 2016
Pinchas Rutenberg: Revolutionary & Builder of Israel
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON k2g 4g7
Pinchas Rutenberg: active member of the the socialist Revolutionary Party in Czarist Russia - devoted to the Russian…
Dec
4 2016
Duo Pianistico Debut Concert at Temple Israel
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Temple Israel is proud to announce the debut appearance of DUO PIANISTICO as part of its Bercovitch Recital Series on…
Dec
4 2016
Four Hand Two Piano Concert
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales dr
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Program Debussy Petite Suite Mozart Sonata for two pianos in D Major K448 Brahms Variations on a Theme of Hadyn…
Dec
5 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
6 2016
Workshop for volunteers on Financial Literacy for Non-Profit Organizations
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SJCC, Social Hall A
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa,
Professional Development aimed at board members and volunteers in local Jewish non-profit organizations to help…
Dec
6 2016
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School Gymnasium
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Announcing Ottawa Israeli Dance 2016 season! We bring you the latest dances from all over the world while also…
Dec
6 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…
Dec
6 2016
JNF Israel Mission Information Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Home of Vera & Leslie Klein
Ottawa, ON ON
Join us and hear from JNF Mission attendees Vera Klein (JNF Negev Dinner Honouree 2003 and JNF Canada Mission 2015)…
Dec
6 2016
JNF Israel Mission Information Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Home of Vera & Leslie Klein
Ottawa, ON ON
Join us and hear from JNF Mission attendees Vera Klein (JNF Negev Dinner Honouree 2003 and JNF Canada Mission 2015)…
Dec
7 2016
Simple Truths--Pivotal Jewish Insights for Centered Living
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa
192 Switzer Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7H9
Simple Truths explores fundamental Jewish viewpoints that help us be victorious in our everyday struggles, not by…
Dec
7 2016
Shal-OHM Baby: Mom and Baby Yoga with a Jewish Twist
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Moms with babies (under 12 months of age) are invited to register for this 8-week Mom & Baby yoga course, taught by a…
Dec
7 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
7 2016
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Ladies, please come sing at the Ladies Hakhel Jewish choir. No choir Oct 12 and Dec 21, we break for Pesach
Dec
8 2016
Simple Truths--Pivotal Jewish Insights for Centered Living
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa
192 Switzer Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7H9
Simple Truths explores fundamental Jewish viewpoints that help us be victorious in our everyday struggles, not by…
Dec
10 2016
The Commentary: A Shabbat Alternative
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Join KBI's Rabbi Kenter for an alternative Shabbat morning. Look more deeply into the texts that anchor our Shabbat s…
Dec
11 2016
Chanukah Gift Fair and Hebrew Books Sale
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Soloway JCC
Pick up your holiday gifts, decorations, candles and everything else you need for a happy Chanukah.
Contact edagan@jc…
Dec
11 2016
PJ Library Chanukah Celebration
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
PJ Library, the SJCC, and OMJS bring you the best Chanukah Celebration of the year! Crafts, a sing-a-long, PJ…
Dec
11 2016
Blockbuster Judaism: A Century of Jews in Movies
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2G 4G7
Montrealer Dr. Daniel Bernard looks at how films have shaped our understanding of what it is to be Jewish. Observing…
Dec
11 2016
Chocolate Chances Raffle and Silent Auction
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Torah Day School of Ottawa
1119 Lazard Street
Nepean, ON K2C 2R5
Chocolate Chances, a raffle and silent auction, is a very important fundraiser for Torah Day School of Ottawa - a sch…
Dec
12 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
12 2016
Jewish Perspectives on Climate Change
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple israel Ottawa
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
A lively panel discussion on a timely topic - Jewish Perspectives on Climate Change. First in a series of panels on…
Dec
13 2016
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School Gymnasium
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Announcing Ottawa Israeli Dance 2016 season! We bring you the latest dances from all over the world while also…
Dec
13 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…
Dec
14 2016
Shal-OHM Baby: Mom and Baby Yoga with a Jewish Twist
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Moms with babies (under 12 months of age) are invited to register for this 8-week Mom & Baby yoga course, taught by a…
Dec
14 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
14 2016
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Ladies, please come sing at the Ladies Hakhel Jewish choir. No choir Oct 12 and Dec 21, we break for Pesach
Dec
16 2016
Hannukah Teddy Bear Shabbat!
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Tots and their teddy bear friends are invited for our special HANNUKAH Teddy Bear Shabbat! Join us for a yummy kid-fr…
Dec
17 2016
On One Foot: A Short Shabbat Service
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Join KBI's Rabbi Zuker for this once-a-month Shabbat morning service featuring just the greatest hits! This parallel …
Dec
17 2016
EG Chanukah Ball: Bows and Bow Ties
8:00PM - 11:55PM
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1
The EG Chanukah Ball will be the premier Chanukah event of the season. Get dressed in your holiday best, add a bow…
Dec
18 2016
KadimaUSY Doughnut Making!
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Start your Hannukah celebrations early and join us for a fun afternoon of doughnut …
Dec
18 2016
Menorah Workshop at HomeDepot
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Home Depot Barrhaven
3779 Strandherd Drive
Ottawa, ON
Build Your own Menorah, Free Worker’s Apron, Music & Refreshments, Fun for the Whole Family! NO CHARGE. RSVP REQUIR…
Dec
18 2016
Tour and Testimonials
3:00PM - 5:00PM
The Ottawa Jewish Community School
31 Nadonly Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Good morning,
I would like to invite you to a special event being held at the Ottawa Jewish Community School (OJCS) t…
Dec
19 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
19 2016
Glebe Shul Chanukah Party
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Start your Chanukah celebration early with the Glebe Shul! Join our community of young professionals for a fun evenin…
Dec
20 2016
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School Gymnasium
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Announcing Ottawa Israeli Dance 2016 season! We bring you the latest dances from all over the world while also…
Dec
20 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…
Dec
21 2016
Shal-OHM Baby: Mom and Baby Yoga with a Jewish Twist
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Moms with babies (under 12 months of age) are invited to register for this 8-week Mom & Baby yoga course, taught by a…
Dec
21 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
21 2016
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Ladies, please come sing at the Ladies Hakhel Jewish choir. No choir Oct 12 and Dec 21, we break for Pesach
Dec
23 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…
Dec
24 2016
All Ages Skate & Candle Lighting
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
Join KBI for an evening on ice as we celebrate the first night of Hannukah! Enjoy skating with friends and family, su…
Dec
24 2016
Chanuakah at CIty Hall
7:00PM - 8:00PM
City Hall Ottawa
110 Laurier West
Ottawa, K1n7t7
The third annual Chanukah at City Hall celebration is here! Come out and celebrate the miracle of Chanukah in grand s…
Dec
25 2016
Latkes &Lattes
11:00AM - 1:00PM
OttawaTorah Centre Chabad
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON
Join us for a Chanukah brunch in a warm atmosphere. A great social event for all ages. Enjoy a delicious latke while …
Dec
26 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
27 2016
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School Gymnasium
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Announcing Ottawa Israeli Dance 2016 season! We bring you the latest dances from all over the world while also…
Dec
27 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…
Dec
28 2016
Shal-OHM Baby: Mom and Baby Yoga with a Jewish Twist
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Moms with babies (under 12 months of age) are invited to register for this 8-week Mom & Baby yoga course, taught by a…
Dec
28 2016
Adult Day Program for clients with memory impairments
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
300- 2255 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
A day away for older Jewish seniors living with mild-moderate cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Inju…
Dec
28 2016
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Ladies, please come sing at the Ladies Hakhel Jewish choir. No choir Oct 12 and Dec 21, we break for Pesach
Dec
30 2016
Jan
30 2017
JET Mishloach Manot 2017
9:00AM - 10:00PM
JET Ottawa
1119 Lazard St.
Ottawa, ON K2C 2R5
JET is busy preparing for Mishloach Manot 2017! Look out for our mailing in Mid-December!
Place your orders by January…
Dec
30 2016
Or Haneshamah's Annual Hanukkah Celebration and Latke Competition
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah
30 Cleary Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Or Haneshamah's invites the community to its annual Hanukkah celebration and latke competition. Pot-luck dinner,…