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Feb 6, 2023
Tu B'Shevat
Oct

9 2022

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Jun

1 2023

 

Looking for a Jewish overnight summer camp for summer 2023? CBB of Ottawa is the place to be, with 1 & 2 week options…

Jan

29 2023

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Feb

19 2023

 

Na'amat Canada Ottawa welcomes you to 2023. This year we are inviting you to include Greetings messages in a special…

Jan

30 2023

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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…

Feb

1 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…

Feb

3 2023

Bring in Shabbat with Tamir

4:00PM - 4:45PM  

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

 

Join Tamir along with Joel and Toby Yan for singing and dancing as we prepare to welcome Shabbat. The service will be…

Feb

5 2023

 

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

Feb

5 2023

A Ripple Effect - Just for Moms

10:30AM - 12:30PM  


Color Me Mine Bayshore

 

A Ripple Effect Moms are invited to join us to paint a beautiful piece of pottery and enjoy a delicious catered brunch.

Feb

5 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…

Feb

5 2023

PJ Library-PJ Our Way Cross-Canada Tu B'Shevat

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Virtual - Zoom link given upon registration

ON

 

PJ Library-PJ Our Way Cross-Canada Tu B'Shevat

Join Aleph Canada's S'viva Sababa program to celebrate Tu B’Shevat,…

Feb

5 2023

Or Haneshamah Tu Bishvat Seder

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9

 

Join as at Or Haneshamah and explore the ritual of the Tu Bishvat Seder. Seder foods and drinks will be…

Feb

6 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:…

Feb

6 2023

Reclaiming Intimacy - 3 Tools for Re-Igniting the Connection

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

Speaker Info: Mrs. Rochel Goldbaum Rochel Goldbaum has been teaching and mentoring Jewish women from around the…

Feb

7 2023

Taharas HaMishpacha Refresher Course

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

Young Israel of Ottawa
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7

 

An overview of Taharas HaMishpacha, with Rochel Goldbaum.

Feb

7 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 …

Feb

7 2023

Combatting Antisemitism with Jewish Pride

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Join the Jewish Federation of Ottawa for a special author talk and Q&A with world-renowned educator and author Ben…

Feb

8 2023

Temple Israel Program for Youth with Ben Freeman

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

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

 

Pizza Gathering With Youth and Parents: Our teens are at the forefront today in their schools combatting both anti Se…

Feb

8 2023

Temple Israel Program for Jewish Queer and Allies Wine and Cheese

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

 

Are we Queer Jews or Jewish Queers? How do our various identities mesh in sometimes fabulous sometimes conflicting wa…

Feb

10 2023

Freylekh Friday

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9

 

5:30p - Teddy Bear Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker! Dinner is provided. 6:30p - Potluck Dinner for the rest of the…

Feb

10 2023

Young Adult Shabbat Dinner with JET Ottawa

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

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 - The second…

Feb

12 2023

World wide wrap (WWW)

8:30AM - 12:30PM  

Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9

 

Calling all T’filin-experts and neophytes! Come to this special morning minyan to learn from our clergy and Ritual …

Feb

12 2023

Books and Bagels

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

 

Books and Bagels by. Zoom
“Rebel Daughter” by Lori Banov Kaufmann will be reviewed by Israeli author Jonathan Dun…

Feb

12 2023

 

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

Feb

12 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…

Feb

12 2023

Community Accessible Skating

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Brewer Arena
151 Brewer Way
Ottawa, ON

 

February is Jewish Disability Inclusion & Awareness Month. Join us for a community skate! Bring your skates (and…

Feb

12 2023

Chanting & Chocolate with founder Lorne Mallin

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Corinne Baumgarten
193B Somerset St. East
Ottawa, ON K1N 6V1

 

Join Chanting & Chocolate founder Lorne Mallin and the Ottawa C&C band for a special evening of sacred Hebrew chanting.

Feb

13 2023

Tu b'Shvat Seder

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

virtual on zoom

 

JNF along with Vered Israel Cultural and Educational Program and Soloway JCC are providing this special opportunity t…

Feb

13 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:…

Feb

14 2023

Canadian Indigenous Literature and the Journey Toward Reconciliation

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A key part of Canada’s journey toward reconciliation with Indigenous people is listening to their voices. This cour…

Feb

14 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 …

Feb

15 2023

 

Come learn about Camp Shomria (just one hour away from Ottawa!)
Meet our staff, learn about programming and registra…

Feb

16 2023

PJ Library: Babies & Bagels

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

 

Whether you are new to parenthood, looking to make new friends for you or your little one, or you just love a good ba…

Feb

19 2023

 

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

Feb

19 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…

Feb

20 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:…

Feb

21 2023

Canadian Indigenous Literature and the Journey Toward Reconciliation

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A key part of Canada’s journey toward reconciliation with Indigenous people is listening to their voices. This cour…

Feb

21 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 …

Feb

21 2023

 

JET Women's Network Presents: A Conversation with Rachel Fyman Schwartzberg Rachel Fyman Schwartzberg is a…

Feb

23 2023

Plantable Paper and Card Making

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Teigan Goldsmith
21 Nadolny Sachs private
Greenberg Families Library
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Join the Greenberg Families Library and the Ottawa Jewish Archives for an afternoon of paper and card making!

Learn …

Feb

23 2023

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Feb

28 2023

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO National Online Art Auction

5:00PM - 10:00PM  

Toby Yan
20 Burnbank Street
Nepean, ON K2G 0H4

 

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO is holding a national online art auction in support of the Pediatric Critical Cardiac Care Uni…

Feb

26 2023

 

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

Feb

26 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…

Feb

26 2023

CBTO Winter Palooza

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

CBTO
15 Chartwell Avenue
Nepean, ON K2G 4K3

 

CBTO's second annual Winter Palooza event!

Feb

26 2023

PJ Kindness Week

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs
Ottawa, ON

 

For Kindness Week, PJ Library is partnering with the Labour of Love Project, which provides labour support bags and p…

Feb

26 2023

Women’s Voices: Notes of Delight to De-Stress

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa
15 Chartwell Avenue
Ottawa, ON k2G 4K3

 

Kol Miriam Choir shares songs to nourish the soul, and Lori Cohen speaks on building connection and resilience.

Feb

26 2023

Learn to Fence

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

TRYumph Gymnastics
1373 Ogilvie Road, Unit 1
Ottawa, ON K1J 7P5

 

Fencing is gaining popularity for both those who can stand and those who use wheelchairs or have limb differences. Co…

Feb

27 2023

 

Kindness week is close-by, and this year The Jewish Federation's Emerging Gen is helping the hungry by making healthy…

Feb

27 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:…

Feb

27 2023

Everyday Greatness: Be the Hero of Your Own Life! "Patience"

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Danielle Altonaga
23 Jack Aaron Dr
Nepean, ON K2G6L2

 

Join Lauren Shaps and Danielle Altonaga to learn about the character traits we can work on for everyday…

Feb

28 2023

Canadian Indigenous Literature and the Journey Toward Reconciliation

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

On Zoom
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A key part of Canada’s journey toward reconciliation with Indigenous people is listening to their voices. This cour…

Feb

28 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 …