Erev Chanukah
Community Calendar
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Dec 14, 2025
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Chanukah
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Chanukah
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Chanukah
Dec 18, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 19, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 20, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 21, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 22, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2025
Boxing Day
Nov
27 2025
Dec
10 2025
Photography Exhibition by Miki Spitzer
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Soloway JCC
"Eretz Yisrael is a beautiful land that is a joy to capture through the lens. We have nearly everything in our small …
Dec
1 2025
Dec
18 2025
7th Annual Rabbi Bulka Chanukah Toy Drive
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Ripple Effect
Once again, join us, to bring joy, love and warmth to children affected by loss, illness, trauma, and s…
Dec
3 2025
The Brilliance of Resilience
7:00PM - 8:15PM
SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
ON K2A 1R9
In this 3-part series, Lauren Shaps, Jewish Educator and Social Worker, will speak about the psychology of resilience…
Dec
4 2025
KBI - Reflections on Canada and Israel Post October 7
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Avenue
An evening of insight and reflection with Jon Allen, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel (2006-2010) and a respected…
Dec
4 2025
PJ Library's Bowl the Night Away: Parents Night Out
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Splittsville
ON
Hey PJ Parents! Get ready for a fantastic evening filled with bowling, arcade games, billiards, and drinks—just…
Dec
5 2025
CMH Shabbat Dinner - Chevra (Boys Grade 6-9)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
We're excited to invite you to join us for a special shabbat dinner filled with great food, songs, activities and a w…
Dec
6 2025
Gan Machaneh with Rabbi Zuker
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Rabbi Zuker will lead a Shabbat Morning service for young families, including songs, stories, crafts and snacks!
Dec
6 2025
Gan Machaneh
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…
Dec
6 2025
'Everything but the slumber' Party: Ladies' Night Out (19+)
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Everything but the Slumber Party: Ladies’ Night Out
Join us for a cozy, creative evening celebrating Jewish women,…
Dec
6 2025
Everything but the Slumber Party
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Join women from across Ottawa for a night of relaxation! Enjoy chair massages, guided stretching, crafts, plus health…
Dec
7 2025
OJCS Chanukah Community Painting Night
12:00AM
OJCS
Get into the Chanukah spirit with a fun and creative evening at OJCS! Families and friends will enjoy a guided painti…
Dec
7 2025
Books and Bagels on Zoom. Only Songs for the Broken Hearted
10:00AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom https://templeisraelottawa.zoom.us/j/84148690758
December 7, 2024. On Zoom only
https://templeisraelottawa.zoom.us/j/84148690758
Everyone welcome.
Registration not …
Dec
7 2025
JLI the Kabbalah of Meaning
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
The Kabbalah of Meaning is a six-session course exploring Judaism’s wisdom on life’s purpose. It offers…
Dec
8 2025
Jewish Women's Chanukah spin and social
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Address upon RSVP
Join a great pre-chanukah evening for Jewish women.
Dec
10 2025
The Brilliance of Resilience
7:00PM - 8:15PM
SJCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
ON K2A 1R9
In this 3-part series, Lauren Shaps, Jewish Educator and Social Worker, will speak about the psychology of resilience…
Dec
10 2025
What Is Chanukah All About?
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
What Is Chanukah All About? - Community Event
Step into a warm and festive Chanukah evening filled with glowing menor…
Dec
11 2025
Young Adults Hanukkah Ball
7:30PM - 11:30PM
Come dressed to impress as we celebrate the holiday in style and gather for an elegant evening with music, dancing, a…
Dec
12 2025
Community Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Address upon RSVP
Join us for a pre-Chanukah Shabbat dinner. Great food, company, and community!
Dec
12 2025
Latke Party Shabbat with TIRS
5:30PM - 7:30PM
1315 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Latke Party Shabbat with TIRS
Dec
12 2025
Pre-Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
23 Palisade Street
Rabbi Chaim and Bassy Mendelsohn of Chabad of Centrepointe, invite you to a warm, family-friendly Shabbat dinner w…
Dec
12 2025
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
12 2025
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
12 2025
Freylekh Friday
6:30PM - 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 Shabbat,…
Dec
13 2025
Movies at KBI: From Darkness to Light
7:00PM - 9:00PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
In 1972 the “King of Comedy” Jerry Lewis was at the peak of his career. Driven by the ambition to play a dramatic…
Dec
14 2025
Dec
15 2025
JET Ottawa’s fundraising campaign
12:00AM - 11:55PM
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Join JET Ottawa’s fundraising campaign on December 14–15! Your support helps us continue creating meaningful…
Dec
14 2025
Dec
22 2025
Menorah selfie scanvenger
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wellington West and Westboro
Join our very first Menorah selfie scavenger in local shops of Wellington West and Westboro.
Dec
14 2025
JUDA olive press
10:00AM - 11:45AM
Address upon RSVP
Great event for Jewish kids! Hands-on interactive workshop to learn about Chanukah
Dec
14 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…
Dec
14 2025
FROSTY Murder Mystery
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Temple Israel
Ottawa,
Ottawa jewish teens (grades 9-12) come join FROSTY for a Hannukah party. We will be solving a murder at the speakeasy…
Dec
14 2025
PJ Library, SJCC & Ganon Family Hanukkah Party
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Silent Disco, glow-in-the-dark crafts, sufganiyot
Dec
14 2025
Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Wonderland
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
Chabad of Centrepointe
Join us for an amazing event! Featuring chanukah activities, Menorah lighting with local digni…
Dec
14 2025
KBI’s Hypnotic Chanukah
3:00PM - 7:30PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
Join us for a program for all ages! A special guest “That Hypnotist Guy” with a Comedy Hypnosis Show.
3:00 STATIO…
Dec
14 2025
Spread the Light: A Joyous Chanukah Chesed Celebration
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
23 Virginia Drive
Get ready to Spread the Light! Join young families from across the city for an unforgettable Chanukah Chesed Celebrat…
Dec
14 2025
Menorah Lighting- Chanu-ski-ah
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Raq Black
LARKIN HOUSE IN BARRHAVEN
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
LARKIN HOUSE IN BARRHAVEN
Temple is going on the road, join us for the Chanukah tour as we bring our
famous homemade C…
Dec
14 2025
JLI the Kabbalah of Meaning
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
The Kabbalah of Meaning is a six-session course exploring Judaism’s wisdom on life’s purpose. It offers…
Dec
15 2025
Chanukah in Gatineau
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Address upon RSVP
Join our annual Chanukah celebration in Gatineau with community and friends.
Dec
16 2025
Hanukkah Party for Seniors
11:30AM - 2:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Please join AJA 50+ and JFS for an Ottawa Seniors' Hanukkah program at KBI. Enjoy lunch, Hanukkah festivities,…
Dec
16 2025
Chanukah on Parliament Hill for parliamentary staff
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Come together with the Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah on Parliament hill.
Members of parliament from all part…
Dec
16 2025
OJCS Family Chanukah Celebration
6:00PM - 7:30PM
OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
31 NADOLNY SACHS PR.
OTTAWA, ON K2A 1R9
OJCS Family Chanukah Celebration
Dec
16 2025
Women to Women: Lights of Chanukah
6:45PM - 8:45PM
Hillel Lodge
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with song, stories, and sisterhood! Join the Kol Miriam Choir and special guests…
Dec
16 2025
Men's night out
7:45PM - 9:45PM
Address upon RSVP
Join a great evening for Jewish men. Enjoy a delicious Chinese dinner, an awesome movie, and great community!
Dec
17 2025
AJA Lunch and Learn: Marsha Lederman
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
AJA 50+'s unch and Learn programs continue with an in-person talk by Marsha Lederman, Globe and Mail Journalist and…
Dec
18 2025
Jewish Public Servants' Network Chanukah party 2025
6:30PM - 9:00PM
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa,
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with fellow Jewish public servants in the National Capital Region. Enjoy an evening …
Dec
18 2025
The Great Gatineau Community Chanukah
6:30PM - 8:30PM
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Join us for a warm and joyful community Chanukah celebration!
We’ll enjoy fresh pizza and sufganiot, light the menor…
Dec
18 2025
Ottawa Sens Chanukah Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join OTC & JFO for the annual Chanukah at the Sens. Menorah lighting and doughnuts at Gate 1 during the first intermi…
Dec
19 2025
Family Fun Temple Israel Ottawa
5:30AM - 6:30AM
Raq Black
1315 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, ON K2C1N2
Youngest of friends (ages 2-8)
are invited for a
pre-Chanukah celebration.
We’ll parade around as
Macabees, spin li…
Dec
19 2025
PJ Library's Babies & Bagels, SJCC & Ganon Kabbalat Shabbat
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Soloway JCC - Teen Lounge
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Join us for our Fall session, where we will explore the key pillars of Shabbat: Candle Lighting, Kiddush, Wine &…
Dec
20 2025
7th Candle Hanukkah Party
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1
Join us for songs, dancing and latkes (so many latkes)! You can enter your latkes in our annual latke taste-off or ju…
Dec
20 2025
Dec
21 2025
Dec
24 2025
Kindness in motion - Toy Truck Delivery
9:00AM - 5:00PM
23 Palisade Street
Special event for high school students in Ottawa, join us as we gather all the beautiful toy drive donations througho…
Dec
21 2025
Chanukah on Ice
2:15PM - 4:00PM
Bell Centennial Arena
50 Cassidy Rd
Ottawa, ON K2H 6K1
Join OTC & CBBO for Chanukah on Ice! Family skating, doughnuts and hot chocolate, Chanukah swag, Menorah lighting and more!
Dec
21 2025
Chanukah at Loblaws
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Loblaws College Square
1980 Baseline Road
Ottawa,
Beautiful chanukah Menorah lighting at Loblaws College Square - a special party and chanukah celebration with a child…
Dec
21 2025
Public Menorah Lighting and LED Robot Show
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G6
Join us Sunday, December 21st at 4:30 PM at Parkdale Park for a city-wide Chanukah gathering with the 9-foot Menorah…
Dec
21 2025
JLI the Kabbalah of Meaning
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
The Kabbalah of Meaning is a six-session course exploring Judaism’s wisdom on life’s purpose. It offers…