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
Annual Purim Carnival
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community
30 Cleary Ave
ON K2A 4A1
Come one, come all to our annual Purim Carnival!
It’s time to put on your costumes, grab your graggers and listen …
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
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 Candyland
6:00PM - 8:00PM
23 Palisade Street
Step into a world of color, joy, and sweetness at Purim in Candyland! 🍭🍬
Our entire Purim party will transform …
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
The Glebe Shul Masquerade Night- for YJPs 22-35
6:15PM - 9:15PM
Join The Glebe Shul for an elevated Purim Masquerade Night designed for Ottawa’s young Jewish professionals (ages 2…
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
CBTO's 23rd Women's Megillah Reading
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa
15 Chartwell Avenue
Nepean, ON K2G 4K3
Women and girls are warmly invited to Congregation Beit Tikvah's 23rd annual Women's Megillah Reading on Purim…
Mar
3 2026
Tamir's Annual Purim Party
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private,
Ottawa, ON K2A 2E1
RSVP is required! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tamir-purim-party-tickets-1983481492538?aff=oddtdtcreator
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
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
PJ Our Way: Coding & Robotics Club
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Soloway JCC - Teen Lounge
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Join us for our PJ Our Way Winter Session for ages 9-12 as we will learn and explore coding and robotics. 1 -…
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
Fun Games Night - POSTPONED
7:00PM - 9:00PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - NAME THAT TUNE - TRIVIA - BALLOON TOSS
Hosted by Paul Basi
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
10 2026
Crafts & Chocolate
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JET
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A 2H7
Warm up with some cocoa and connection.
Join us for a night of crafts, Jewish insights, and of course, chocolate!
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
11 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
13 2026
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 Shabbat,…
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
13 2026
35+ Shabbat Dinner
6:30PM - 9:30PM
15 Chartwell Ave
1762 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 4G4
We're excited to be building a community for people who are 35+!
We had a great time at our last Shabbat Dinner. Look…
Mar
15 2026
Craft'n'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…
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
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
22 2026
Musical concert From the Classics to the Diaspora with Echoes from home
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Soloway JCC
A unique concert by internationally known musicians! Immerse in the creations of Mozart, Brahms and Ravel, listen to …
Mar
22 2026
Orleans Community Model Seder
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Blackburn Community Hall
190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester
Ottawa, ON K1B 5A3
Join us for a fun and meaningful afternoon at the Orleans Community Model Seder! 🌟
Families and community members…
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
23 2026
Israel Series: Yaron Deckel
6:45PM - 8:45PM
KBI
1400 Coldrey Ave
Ottawa,
Yaron Deckel is the head of the Jewish Agency for Israel in Canada. He is an influential Israeli journalist and broad…
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
Babies & Bagels @ "Babyccino" & Ottawa Torah Centre
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ottawa Torah Centre
111 Lamplighters Dr
Ottawa, ON K2J 0C2
PJ Library's Babies & Bagels will be heading to OTC to partner on a new Ottawa initiative, Babycinno by OTC. A…
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
25 2026
Monthly Movie Night: The Prince of Egypt
7:00PM - 9:00PM
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
21 Nadolny Sachs Priavte
Ottawa, ON K2A1R9
Join the Greenberg Families Library and Ottawa Jewish Historical Society for our monthly movie night!
We will be showi…
Mar
29 2026
PJ Library & OJCS Passover Adventure
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Ottawa Jewish Community School
31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Join PJ Library and the Ottawa Jewish Community School for a fun-filled Passover adventure! Enjoy an afternoon of…
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…
Mar
31 2026
Deadline to register is March 31, 2026.
Dear Friends,
Over the years, we have had the privilege of traveling tog…