Purim
Community Calendar
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Mar 3, 2026
Mar
1 2026
Ottawa Jewish Summer Camps Annual Purim Carnival
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadonly Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
A fun morning reconnecting with your summer camp friends and counsellors in a carnival like atmosphere. Dress in…
Mar
1 2026
Volunteers Needed for Purim
10:00AM - 3:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Volunteers Needed for Purim - Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Every year, our Mishloach Manot program touches hundred…
Mar
1 2026
OTT and KBI Youth Carnival
3:00PM - 6:00PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Magician | Carnival games & bouncy castles | Popcorn & cotton candy | Arts & crafts | Costume parade & prizes. Free f…
Mar
1 2026
Come celebrate Purim with OTT/KBI
Bouncy castles, Costume parade, Arts & Crafts and more...
$18/family
Free for OTT a…
Mar
1 2026
Once Upon A Purim: An SJCC Purim Party!
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Open your storybooks for a fairy tale evening with "Once Upon A Purim", an ADULTS-ONLY Purim Party at the SJCC!
What…
Mar
1 2026
Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
This six-session course explores rabbinic responsa - the vast but little-known body of real questions Jews asked…
Mar
2 2026
Schmooze & Schmear - A Jewish Men's 65+ Social Group.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Family Services
2255 Carling Avenue
3rd Floor
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
This weekly program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosph…
Mar
2 2026
A Disney Purim
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Hellenic Centre
1315 Prince of Wales Dr
Ottawa, ON
A Very Disney Purim Shpiel-
followed by light snacks and music
Wear a costume
Mar
2 2026
Purim in Italy
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington St. W.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y3
Purim in Italy, with great food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family!
Mar
2 2026
A Whole New Spiel
6:30PM - 9:00PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Free for the entire community:
6:30 PM – Hors d’oeuvres
7:00 PM – Megillah Reading
By registration:
8:15 PM �…
Mar
2 2026
JOY (Jewish Ottawa Youth) Teen Purim Event
7:00PM - 9:30PM
TailGators
1642 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON K2G 4A1
J.O.Y. (Jewish Ottawa Youth) Purim Party Teens in grades 9 to 12 are invited to join us for a few hours of fun and…
Mar
2 2026
Young Adults Purim Social & DIY Dubai Chocolate Hamantashen
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Address provided upon registration
Join OTC's Jewish young adults for a Purim social. DIY Dubai Chocolate Hamantashen, Soup Bar & Savoury Bites, Lchaims…
Mar
2 2026
Wine and Cheese - Adult Purim Party (age 19+)
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple Israel Ottawa
at Hellenic Centre
1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
Age 19+ - Sample some of the region's best with our resident sommelier. We'll have local cheeses to
accompany the win…
Mar
3 2026
Volunteers Needed for Purim
7:00AM - 8:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Volunteers Needed for Purim - Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Every year, our Mishloach Manot program touches hundr…
Mar
3 2026
Purim at Camp Machzikei
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us for Purim at Camp Machzikei on Tuesday, March 3rd for an unforgettable evening of camp-style fun! Enjoy Megil…
Mar
3 2026
Young Israel of Ottawa Purim Party
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Join us for an exciting Purim party featuring a parrot show, juggler, facepainting & a delicious meal
Schedule:
4:30 p…
Mar
3 2026
A Latin Purim
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighter dr
NEPEAN, ON k2j0c2
Join OTC for a Latin themed Purim! Delicious buffet diiner, Taco bar, Mariachi band and more! Purim fun and entertain…
Mar
4 2026
Fundamentals of Judaism – Class Series
7:00PM - 8:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Join Rabbi Michael Altonaga for an engaging five-part series exploring some of Judaism’s most important ideas, ethi…
Mar
7 2026
Launch of the Shabbat Dinner Club
12:00AM
Location disclosed upon registration.
The Shabbat Dinner Club is a project aimed at combatting loneliness and isolation. We match people who want to host a…
Mar
7 2026
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!
Mar
8 2026
Books and Bagels The Merchant of Venice. On Zoom
10:00AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom. https://templeisraelottawa.zoom.us/j/84148690758
Cynthia Smurthwaite will review The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare will be reviewed by Cynthia Smurthwaite…
Mar
8 2026
Jewish Community of Scotland
3:00PM - 4:30PM
on ZOOM
Adath Shalom Adult Education presents a ZOOM presentation by Michael Tobias on the history of Scotland's Jewish Commu…
Mar
8 2026
Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Wellington West
166 Huron Ave N
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0W4
This six-session course explores rabbinic responsa - the vast but little-known body of real questions Jews asked…
Mar
9 2026
Schmooze & Schmear - A Jewish Men's 65+ Social Group.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Family Services
2255 Carling Avenue
3rd Floor
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
This weekly program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosph…
Mar
11 2026
Babyccino
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Dr
ottawa, ON k2j0c2
A pop-up playspace to nurture community! Join local Jewish moms & tots for music & movement and sensory stimulants ro…
Mar
13 2026
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…
Mar
16 2026
Schmooze & Schmear - A Jewish Men's 65+ Social Group.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Family Services
2255 Carling Avenue
3rd Floor
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
This weekly program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosph…
Mar
16 2026
BBYO Connect: Murder Mystery
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON
Everyone in Grades 6-8 from across Ottawa is invited to join us for Murder Mystery Night🕵️♂️🔍! Work to…
Mar
18 2026
Fundamentals of Judaism – Class Series
7:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Join Rabbi Michael Altonaga for an engaging five-part series exploring some of Judaism’s most important ideas, ethi…
Mar
19 2026
Israeli Classic Films Winter series
7:00PM
Soloway JCC
Join us for this free screening of an Israeli classic film "Aleks is love sick", in Hebrew with English subtitles
Mar
23 2026
Schmooze & Schmear - A Jewish Men's 65+ Social Group.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Family Services
2255 Carling Avenue
3rd Floor
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
This weekly program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosph…
Mar
24 2026
Malca Pass Book Discussion Group Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Synagogue
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari Reviewer: Estelle Melzer
Mar
25 2026
Babyccino
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Dr
ottawa, ON k2j0c2
A pop-up playspace to nurture community! Join local Jewish moms & tots for music & movement and sensory stimulants ro…
Mar
30 2026
Schmooze & Schmear - A Jewish Men's 65+ Social Group.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Family Services
2255 Carling Avenue
3rd Floor
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
This weekly program provides an opportunity for Senior Jewish males to meet and socialize in a casual relaxed atmosph…