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May 9, 2023
Lag B'Omer
May 26 - May 27, 2023
Shavuot
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…

Mar

27 2023

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Jul

1 2023

 

Na'amat Canada Ottawa has just launched the Passover 2023 edition of the Ottawa Jewish Directory Community…

May

1 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:…

May

3 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…

May

3 2023

Dreams, Spirits, Astrology and Superstition in Jewish Belief

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre or Zoom
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning o…

May

5 2023

Shared Society in Jerusalem - How We Live Together

6:15PM - 8:15PM  

Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
OTTAWA, ON K2A 2J6

 

The Jerusalem Foundation presents a conversation about shared living in Jerusalem, sponsored by the Asper Foundation.…

May

7 2023

PJ Jews of Colour Family Day

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

McNabb Recreation Centre
180 Percy St.
Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5

 

Family Day for multiracial Jewish families. Come meet other multiracial Jewish families in Ottawa. Facilitated discus…

May

7 2023

OJCS - Community Casino Night

6:45PM - 10:00PM  

OJCS
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

A fun evening of food, drinks, and casino games!

May

7 2023

 

Abigail Goldberg-Zelizer, TRY alumni will give a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. She looks forward to…

May

7 2023

Yossi Gavni comedy show (Hebrew)

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway JCC

 

show is in Hebrew

May

8 2023

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May

9 2023

JNF Canada Education Emissary visiting Ottawa!

12:00PM - 8:00PM  

ILANA Albert-Novick
2583 Carling Ave, Suite M094
Ottawa, ON K2B 7H7

 

Yifat Bear Miller, JNF Canada's Education Shlichah (Emissary) will be in Ottawa to educate, inspire and most of all…

May

8 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:…

May

9 2023

Lag Baomer Walk & Roll 4 Inclusion & Festival

4:30PM - 7:30PM  

Centrepointe Park
260 Centrepointe Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2G 6E8

 

A Ripple Effect & Chabad of Centrepointe invite you to a Grand walk & roll 4 inclusion followed by a carnival BBQ & f…

May

9 2023

Lag Baomer Celebration and BBQ

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 huron ave N
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4

 

Join the very first Lag Baomer celebration with the Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West!

May

10 2023

Dreams, Spirits, Astrology and Superstition in Jewish Belief

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre or Zoom
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning o…

May

11 2023

 

In celebration of Jewish Heritage month , join us for a live, in-person screening of the documentary film "Periphery"…

May

12 2023

Freylekh Friday

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Room 5
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9

 

Freylekh Friday Friday, February 10 In-person, 30 Cleary, Room 5 Teddy Bear Shabbat at 5:30 pm - Join Rabbi…

May

12 2023

Teddy Bear Shabbat

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker in this family-friendly event. Sing Shabbat songs and enjoy snacks and cupcakes
This…

May

15 2023

Israel at 75 Cultural Celebration

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper St
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8

 

Mark Israel’s 75 years of independence and the Jewish State's relationship with Canada in one magical night!…

May

16 2023

Israel at 75 Celebration

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

Sir John A Macdonald Building
144 Wellington St
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9

 

Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of the State of Israel with guest speakers, panels, and lively discussions ab…

May

16 2023

MALCA PASS LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

7:30PM - 8:45PM  

Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9

 

Join us at the MALCA PASS LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP to discuss "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbour by Yossi Klei…

May

17 2023

Super Funny Jewish Men Part 2

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

On Zoom

 

Quick with one-liners! Precise with physical comedy! Able to tell hilarious stories in a single routine! Look! Up on …

May

17 2023

Dreams, Spirits, Astrology and Superstition in Jewish Belief

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre or Zoom
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning o…

May

18 2023

JNF Ottawa Pop-Up Office

2:30PM - 5:30PM  

ILANA Albert-Novick
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Come see what's happening with JNF Canada. Meet up with staff, drop off and/or pick up a Blue Box, order tree cards…

May

18 2023

Give to Get Art Auction

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Art Gallery
10 Daly Avenue
3rd Floor (Alma Duncan Salon, North Terrace, South Terrace, Sky Lounge)
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2

 

For more than 20 years, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) has welcomed attendees for the Give to Get Art Auction, an…

May

18 2023

JET Presents: Jewish Unity Live

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

 

Join us for a special community night out with guest speaker Kevin Spiro! Secret Honourees to be named,…

May

21 2023

Pre- Shavuot Jewish Women's Circle

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West
1-137 Hamilton ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1C1

 

Enjoy a fun afternoon with other Women in the community as a preparation before Shavuot.

May

24 2023

Dreams, Spirits, Astrology and Superstition in Jewish Belief

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre or Zoom
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2

 

As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning o…

May

25 2023

Shavuot Last Licks: Learning with Rabbi Kenter

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 COLDREY AVENUE
Ottawa, ON ON K1B 1A9

 

Join Cantor Green and Rabbi Kenter (last chance before his departure!) in a meaningful and fun study. Night of study …

May

26 2023

to
May

27 2023

Shavuot Family Programming at Congregation Machzikei Hadas

10:30AM - 5:30PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, K1H6S2

 

Join us for Shavuot Family Programming at Congregation Machzikei Hadas

Friday May 26
10:30 Youth Groups with our Youth…

May

26 2023

Shavuot Divine Dairy Celebration

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West
166 Huron ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4

 

Hear the 10 commandments, and enjoy a delicious dairy buffet at the Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West. All are…

May

27 2023

Shavuot Family Program and Ice Cream Social

10:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

Register for our Shavuot Family program here: https://www.orh.ca/event/shavout.html# Pre-order your Merry Dairy ice…

May

27 2023

Toke 'n Torah

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Location: Room 5 and the backyard of 30 Cleary Ave. When: Saturday, May 27th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: Free /…

May

28 2023

Temple Israel Religious School Open House

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Temple Israel Religious School
1301 prince of wales
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2

 

TIRS is opening its doors for a fun OPEN HOUSE! Families that are interested in Supplementary Hebrew School have the …

May

28 2023

OMJS Shavuot Party

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Join OMJS for a dairy-palooza in honour of Shavuot.
Learn about the holiday, participate in crafts, and have a great…

May

28 2023

PJ Shavuot Slumber Party at TIRS!

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

 

Grab your sleeping bag, put on your pjs and get ready to stay up late for Shavuot! We'll watch Encanto and find out i…

May

28 2023

Swinging for Syrians

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Or Haneshamah, Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community and 1st Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa are co sponsoring a Syri…

May

28 2023

Musica Ebraica Concert - One People, Many Melodies

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Toby Yan
20 Burnbank Street
Nepean, ON K2G 0H4

 

One People, Many Melodies is the theme of Musica Ebraica’s concert May 28 7:30 pm at KBI synagogue 1400 Coldrey Ave…