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Dec

1 2024

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Dec

6 2024

Soloway JCC Open House Week

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

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

 

Kick start the week with Member Appreciation Day. Jump into some of our most popular fitness classes, try exciting…

Dec

1 2024

Books And Bagels

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

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

 

Palestine 1936
reviewed by Rabbi Steven Garten

Dec

1 2024

Books and Bagels. Review of "Palestine 1936"

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Drived

 

Everyone is welcome
Pre-registration is not required
A light bagel breakfast will be available at 9:30 a.m. at Templ…

Dec

1 2024

Coffee House

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Irv Osterhoff
Jews in the National Hockey League

Dec

4 2024

Mor Chen stand up comedy

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Soloway JCC

 

Mor Chen - standup comedian show. As a female comedian in Israel, she brings a fresh and unique perspective to the co…

Dec

6 2024

Hanukkah Family Fun Shabbat

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

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

 

Here comes our favourite winter holiday! Our youngest of friends are invited for a pre-Hanukkah celebration. We'll pa…

Dec

6 2024

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Dec

7 2024

Shabbat with Cantor David Malecki

6:00PM - 12:00PM  

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

 

We welcome Cantor David Malecki back to Temple Israel for this week's Shabbat services.

Dec

8 2024

Chanukkah Gift Fair

10:00AM - 2:00PM  

SJCC

 

All your holiday shopping needs - gifts, artisanal items, handmade art and Jewelry from Israel and local artists, boo…

Dec

8 2024

Craft&Schmooze

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

Do you knit, macrame, sew, embroider, crochet, weave, or practice another crafting hobby? Come along, schmooze, and c…

Dec

9 2024

Chai Rollers: Jewish Young Professionals Winter Social

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Skate & Play
1101 Baxter Rd
Beit Midrash (lower level)
Ottawa, ON K2C 3Z3

 

Enjoy an awesome night out with Jewish young adults from across Ottawa! Throw on some roller skates and skate to…

Dec

10 2024

Jewish Women Sing Together: Kol Miriam Pre-Chanukah Concert

3:30PM - 5:00PM  

Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7

 

Women and girls are invited to an afternoon filled with joyful singing and uplifting melodies as we prepare for…

Dec

10 2024

Chanting & Chocolate 20th Anniversary

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
30 Cleary St.
Room 5
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

Join Lorne Mallin and the Chanting & Chocolate Band for a special 20th Anniversary evening of uplifting group singing.

Dec

11 2024

PJ Library Babies & Bagels : Chanukah in the Library

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Greenberg Families Library- Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

Join us at the Greenberg Families Library on December 11, 10-1130am for a fun Chanukah themed "Babies & Bagels".…

Dec

12 2024

Kindergarten Information session

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Ottawa Jewish Community School
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2G 7E4

 

Come and learn all about a day in Kindergarten at OJCS. Meet the teachers, see the classrooms. Come and hear…

Dec

13 2024

Freylekh Friday

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

Freylekh Fridays is a monthly, multigenerational Shabbat evening, complete with a family-friendly Teddy Bear…

Dec

13 2024

Teddy Bear Shabbat

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

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

Dec

14 2024

Shabbat of Dialogue

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

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

 

Join us for Shabbat services

Dec

15 2024

Join Us for a pre-Chanukah Celebration!
 

 

Cookie Decorating Musical Entertainment with Aviva Lightstone Refreshments

Dec

15 2024

PJ Library Chanukah Party with SJCC & Ganon

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

 
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is excited to invite you to PJ Presents a Chanukah Family Celebration! Join PJ Librar…
Dec

15 2024

The connection between Joseph’s story and the story of Chanukah

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

On ZOOM

 

Adath Shalom Adult Education Event on ZOOM: Rabbi Deborah Zuker will discuss
the connection between Joseph’s story…

Dec

15 2024

Kids Chanukkah

3:30PM - 5:30PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,

 

Featuring: Mad Science, followed by Chanukkah fun. Free for OTT/KBI families
$10/family for non-members

Dec

17 2024

Ottawa Seniors Hanukkah Party

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa,

 

Ottawa Seniors Hanukkah Party on December 17 from noon until 2:00 pm. Join AJA 50+ and JFS for lunch, music,…

Dec

17 2024

OJCS Family Chanukah Celebration

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
31 NADOLNY SACHS PR.
OTTAWA, ON K2A 1R9

 

Ottawa Jewish Community School annual Chanukah celebration.

Dec

18 2024

Jewish Public Servants' Network Chanukah Party

6:30PM - 9:00PM  



Ottawa, ON

 

Please join us for a night to remember with music by A Touch of Kletz and catering by Cater4U for Jewish Public Serva…

Dec

18 2024

Interfaith Holiday Concert

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

TBD

 

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa warmly invites you to a special concert of interfaith holiday music sponsored by the …

Dec

18 2024

Menorahs & Martinis

7:15PM - 8:45PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Dr
ottawa, ON k2j0c2

 

Join OTC for a pre-Chanukah women's night out!

Design your own exquisite Granite Menorah to illuminate your home.
De…

Dec

19 2024

Stock the freezer USY

5:30AM - 7:30PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,

 

Join us to prepare pre-made meals for those in need, followed by pizza and fun!

Dec

19 2024

Young Adult Chanukah Disco Ball

7:00PM - 10:00PM  



Ottawa, ON

 

Get ready to light up the night! Federation invites Ottawa's Young Adults to come join us for one of the biggest part…

Dec

20 2024

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Dec

21 2024

Family Chanukkah Shabbat

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,

 

Join us for family Chanukkah Shabbat

Dec

21 2024

Hanukkah Dance Party

8:00PM - 11:55PM  

 

🎉 Hanukkah Dance Party 🎉

Join us for a spirited, adults-only Hanukkah celebration where we’ll dance the nigh…

Dec

24 2024

CJX Chanukah Party 2024

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

 

Hands-on evening of making your own doughnuts and latkes.

Dec

25 2024

Machzikei Hadas Young Family Chanukah Party!

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H7B6

 

Save the Date for the Machzikei Hadas Chanukah Party for Young Families!
Featuring crafts, cookie baking, menorah li…

Dec

25 2024

Hanukkah - Hanukiah Lighting and Chinese banquet at the Mandarin

4:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

 

Let's light the Hanukkiah for the first night of Hanukkah in our Temple parking lot. Chinese dinner to follow at the …

Dec

25 2024

Hanukkiah Lighting

4:45PM - 5:15PM  

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

 

Join us as we light the Hanukkiah! The Festival of Lights, 8 days of celebration!

Dec

25 2024

OTC Adults Chanukah & Chinese

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Dr
ottawa, ON k2j0c2

 

Join OTC for an elegant adult evening celebrating Chanukah. Enjoy delicious Chinese food, doughnuts & Latkes!

Dec

26 2024

Miracles on the Mountain - Skiing and Chanukah Celebration @ Edelweiss

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Sommet Edelweiss
538 Ch Edelweiss
Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0

 

Community Chanukah Après Ski with delicious food, crafts, candle lighting hosted at Edelweiss by KBI and Temple Israel.

Dec

28 2024

Hanukkah Shabbat

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

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

 

Join us at Temple Israel for a special Hanukkah Shabbat service.

Dec

28 2024

4th Candle Chanukah Party!

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1

 

We'll light our Chanukiot as a community, outbid each other in a silent auction, eat and judge latkes in this year's …

Dec

29 2024

Chanukah Party

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

 

Get ready for a Chanukah Celebration like no other!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, …

Dec

29 2024

Public Menorah Lighting at the Parkdale Park

4:30PM - 5:30PM  

Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6

 

Join us for our annual Menorah Lighting celebration! Experience the grandeur of our giant menorah as we light up the …

Dec

30 2024

Chanukah Giant Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting

4:30PM - 6:30PM  

Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Dr.
Ottawa, K2G 5K7

 

Chabad of Centrepointe invites you to a Giant Gelt Drop and Menorah Lighting!

Featuring a huge 6 foot menorah, chocola…