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May

1 2025

Yom haAtzmaut celebration and Shuk

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Soloway JCC

 

Community wide celebration of Israel Independence Day
Children entertainment, Israeli shuk, food, dancing, and more.

May

1 2025

Chanting & Chocolate: Last chance

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Room 5, First Unitarian
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z9

 

Chanting & Chocolate with a live band – Corinne Baumgarten, Howard Kaplan and Lorne Weiner. Features founder Lorne…

May

2 2025

Family Fun Israel Celebration

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2

 

On the occasion of Israel's 77th birthday, we'll use this Family Fun Shabbat to explore our connection to the land. W…

May

2 2025

JNF Canada Shabbat For Israel

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

In honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the Jewish National Fund of Canada is creating a…

May

2 2025

Dances of Universal Peace

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

First United Church
347 Richmond Rd
Ottawa,, K2A 0E7

 

No experience is necessary to do the dances, and no dance partner is needed. The movements are not difficult and…

May

3 2025

Gan Machaneh with Rabbi Zuker

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Introduce your little ones to Shabbat, Judaism and the ORH community through play, stories, songs, and social connect…

May

3 2025

Combatting Anti- Semitism in Progressive Circles

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2

 

Discussion with Selina Robinson

May

4 2025

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May

25 2025

Auction for Action -- The Ottawa Kosher Food Bank Silent Auction

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Online
https://www.32auctions.com/auctionforaction2025

 

-This is a silent, ONLINE auction -No credit card/financial information needed when signing up -All proceeds go to…

May

4 2025

What makes the Book of Amos widely and often quoted?

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

On ZOOM

 

The Book of Amos, which is only nine chapters long, appears in any full copy of the Hebrew Bible or of the 12 Prophet…

May

4 2025

Or Haneshamah Book Fair, Bake Sale & Open Mic

2:00PM - 7:00PM  

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

 

Come one! Come all! Or Haneshamah is having a book fair, bake sale and open mic. Drop by anytime between 2p and 7p to…

May

5 2025

Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

 

This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…

May

7 2025

The Israel Conference

9:00AM - 9:00PM  

To be released to registrants 24 hours before the event

 

Join us in Ottawa for an inspiring time of worship, prayer, and meaningful dialogue between Christians and the Jewish…

May

9 2025

Freylekh Friday

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

“Freylech is Yiddish for Fun for All Ages!

Teddy Bear Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker @5:30
Community Potluck @6pm
Kabbalat…

May

9 2025

Teddy Bear Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Rabbi Zuker's Teddy Bear Shabbat will spark the first connections with Judaism through sensory play, stories, songs a…

May

11 2025

Books and Bagels The Postcard

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Israel
1301 Prince of wales Drive

 

In-Person at 9:30 AM at Temple Israel for a bagel breakfast, followed by the review
On Zoom at 10 AM for the review h…

May

11 2025

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…

May

11 2025

Colourful Profile's Course

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5

 

Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.

May

12 2025

PJ Stroll & Roll: A Day at the Tulip Festival

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Commissioners Park
Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7

 

🌷 Join Us at the Tulip Festival! 🌷 Let’s come together for a delightful spring stroll by the waterfront…

May

12 2025

Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

 

This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…

May

12 2025

Blintz Bash

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

 

Join the JET Women's Network to learn to make some delicious blintzes! Of course, we'll enjoy some too (along with co…

May

14 2025

October 8 Movie Screening

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Temple Israel Ottawa invite you for a powerful evening as we present a special sc…

May

15 2025

PJ Our Way: "Camp-in" Adventure

6:45PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

Join us for an exciting mock camping experience for our PJOW kids, ages 9-12! We’ll create a cozy atmosphere with…

May

15 2025

Lag B'Omer Ghost Stories

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

Gather around the fires of Lag B'Omer and listen to the ghost stories of the Talmud, Ottawa and more!
Oh, and don't …

May

16 2025

PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

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

 

🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…

May

18 2025

Camp Tour

10:00AM - 2:00PM  

Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa
7861 Ch River
Quyon, QC J0X2V0

 

Join us for a Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa tour:

Sunday, May 18th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
7861 Chemin River, Quyon QC J0X…

May

18 2025

Colourful Profile's Course

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5

 

Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.

May

19 2025

Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

 

This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…

May

19 2025

Masked Tours at the Yiddish Book Center

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002

 

The Yiddish Book Center is now offering masked tours of Yiddish: A Global Culture, our permanent exhibition. Visitors…

May

20 2025

MALCA PASS LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,

 

Madoff: The Final Word by Richard Behar, Reviewer: Laurence Wall

May

21 2025

Babies & Bagels at Westboro Books

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Westboro Books
314 Richmond Road
Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X6

 

Join Us for a fun afternoon! We invite you to a charming get-together at Westboro Books, a beloved local Jewish…

May

21 2025

Finding Your Tribe: Jewish Life in Law School

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Zoom

 

Incoming and prospective Jewish law students:
We know that Jewish life on campus is an important factor when choosing…

May

21 2025

Reflecting on the Seeds of Our Life

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2

 

With meditative exercises, we will plant seeds and imagine ourselves rooted into the ground. We’ll look to our trad…

May

22 2025

Volunteer Expo

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 0C

 

Volunteer Expo is a live in-person event where potential volunteers can connect one-on-one with representatives from…

May

22 2025

Kindergarten Open House

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Jenn Greenberg
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2G7E4

 

Excited about Kindergarten? Whether you're just starting your search or already enrolled our Open House is the…

May

22 2025

JEWISH UNITY LIVE

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

 

Join us for Jewish Unity Live on Thursday, May 22, 2025! Experience an inspiring evening featuring Colonel Golan…

May

23 2025

PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

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

 

🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…

May

23 2025

Young Adult Shabbat Falafel Party

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

Private Residence in Nepean

K2H 7A6

 

Join Jew Crew for our monthly social. Jewish young adults (20s & 30s), along with their partners, are invited for a…

May

25 2025

Zoom program on Ritual Innovation with RRSI Rakhel Silverman-Gitin

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
Via - Zoom
ON

 

Learn about Jewish ritual innovation— how it can be an avenue rooted in tradition that makes ritual more inclusive …

May

25 2025

Authentic Jewish Music - An Endless Trail of Golden Notes

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

On ZOOM

 

In this Adath Shalom Congregation Adult Education ZOOM event, Ayala Sher and Bill Rowat use an entertaining audiovisu…

May

25 2025

PJ Library Family Hike & Scavenger Hunt

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Lime Kiln and Chipmunk Trails
Moodie Dr
Nepean, Ottawa, ON K2R 1H3

 

Join us for a memorable family hike at the Lime Kiln Trail and scavenger hunt for an opportunity to meet and…

May

25 2025

Expressions: A Evening of Shabbat-Inspired Painting for Women

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2

 

Machzikei Hadas Women's Social Committee Presents
"Expressions: A Evening of Shabbat-Inspired Painting for Women"

Ple…

May

25 2025

Movies at KBI: Radio Propaganda

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,

 

The film brings for the first time the story of the Israeli radio station Beit Shidir. With the establishment of the …

May

25 2025

Colourful Profile's Course

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1E5

 

Join a 4 week new fascinating course as we explore some of the most amazing stories in Jewish History.

May

26 2025

Schmooze & Schmear - A 65+ Jewish Men's Social Group

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

 

This program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosphere, ha…

May

26 2025

Masked Tours at the Yiddish Book Center

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002

 

The Yiddish Book Center is now offering masked tours of Yiddish: A Global Culture, our permanent exhibition. Visitors…

May

27 2025

Jewish Life on Rideau Street

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

 

Jewish Life on Rideau Street Lecture

Date: Tuesday May 27, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: KBI synagogue
Cost: $10 for Mem…

May

28 2025

Jewish Business Networking Hypno-Coaching and Self-Awareness

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9

 

ABOUT US Welcome Jewish entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to the Ottawa Jewish Business Network. Open to…

May

29 2025

Pre-Shavuot celebration with the Gatineau Community

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7

 

Join us for a delicious and fun Pre-Shavuot celebration with the Gatineau Community! Enjoy cheesecake tasting,…

May

29 2025

Shavuot CJX "Taste & Torah" event

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7

 

Celebrate the approach of Shavuot with CJX's "Taste & Torah" event! Create your own delicious Cup-O-Cheesecake in…

May

30 2025

PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat!

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

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

 

🌟 Join Us Every Friday Morning! 🌟 From May 16 to June 13, come to PJ Library Babies & Bagels at SJCC &…

May

30 2025

Family Fun Israel Celebration

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Raq Black
1301 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2

 

Shavuot
Friday May 30 (5:30) – Family Fun Shavuot
We’ll finish off the year of family fun with a celebration of …

May

30 2025

Paper Midrash weekend in residence

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

KBI

Ottawa,

 

We invite you into a creative and immersive weekend of Jewish learning like no other, where comic books meet Torah an…